Oval Canvas (narrow) — Birch Frame 48 mm, 380 g cotton, 30×18 to 200×120 cm

Narrow Oval Canvas – birch, 48 mm

At about 5:3 the narrow oval is clearly elongated and feels more dynamic than a circle. The narrow oval canvas in birch with cotton is our deepest version: 48 mm, the painting stands almost 5 cm off the wall. The cotton weighs 380 g/m² and is triple white-primed – the narrow oval is also available unprimed on request.

What birch with cotton at 48 mm is for

Birch with cotton pairs a stable narrow oval stretcher with the standard acrylic fabric – also for pouring and heavy impasto. At 48 mm the painting becomes a wall object – especially from about 80 cm. Birch multiplex is hard and warp-free – stretched with 380 g cotton it keeps its shape even at 200 cm. Typical motifs for birch at 48 mm in this shape: landscapes, horizons and standing figures.

From 30×18 cm to 200×120 cm

The 48 mm narrow oval canvas in birch with cotton comes in 18 sizes from 30×18 cm to 200×120 cm (width × height), from €64. For comparison: 80×48 cm costs €167 in this version. From 130 cm side length we add a centre cross so the canvas stays true. Intermediate sizes on request.

Questions about the narrow oval canvas in birch, 48 mm

How do I hang the narrow oval canvas at 48 mm? It looks best landscape above a sofa or sideboard, upright in narrow alcoves. The back is tacked all round and the stretcher takes standard picture hangers.

Is the narrow oval in birch available unprimed? Yes, choose “unprimed” above and you get raw cotton for your own ground.

Can I paint in oils on the narrow oval canvas in birch? Yes, the triple primer takes oil. From about 120 cm – possible here up to 200×120 cm – linen stretches less and is the better choice for oils.