Neoclassical frame
Unknown Artist
1780–1800
Medium
Poplar
Dimensions
Overall: 31 × 23 1/16 in. (78.7 × 58.6 cm) Sight: 24 5/8 × 16 3/4 in. (62.5 × 42.5 cm) Rabbet: 25 7/8 × 18 1/16 in. (65.7 × 45.9 cm)
Classification
Frames
Culture
Italian, Rome
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.2521
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this exquisite Neoclassical frame from, Italy (ca. 1780–1800), stands as a testament to the era's reverence for ancient antiquity. Crafted from poplar—a lightweight, workable hardwood favored by Italian artisans for its fine grain and affordability—this frame embodies the Neoclassical movement's hallmarks: clean lines, balanced proportions, and subtle elegance inspired by Greek and Roman architecture. At 31 × 23 inches overall, it was designed to elegantly encase paintings, enhancing their grandeur in opulent 18th-centu...