Zwartbruine profiellijst met vergulde binnenrand by Sainthill Lijsten

Zwartbruine profiellijst met vergulde binnenrand 2021

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guilding, wood

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sculpture

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guilding

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form

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wall hanging

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line

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wood

Dimensions: height 135.5 cm, width 189.6 cm, height 117.5 cm, width 171.6 cm, height 137.5 cm, width 192.6 cm, depth 3 cm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This is ‘Zwartbruine profiellijst met vergulde binnenrand,’ by Sainthill Lijsten, a frame made probably for an artwork. It's all about the surface, the details, and how they play with light and shadow. I’m interested in the contrast between the dark, almost somber profile and the gilded inner edge. The dark part has this deep, rich texture, it's not just a flat color, you know? You can almost feel the brushstrokes, or whatever tool they used, giving it depth. And then bam! That inner edge of gold leaf, just catching the light and adding a touch of luxury. Think about how that little strip of gold changes everything. It's like a tiny spark of hope in a dark room. It makes me think of the work of someone like Agnes Martin, where these subtle shifts in tone and texture create a whole world of feeling. Frames might seem like they're just there to hold a painting, but they're really part of the conversation.

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