Oval Canvas (narrow) — Pine Frame 36 mm, 400 g linen, 30×18 to 200×120 cm

Why a narrow oval 36 mm deep

At about 5:3 the narrow oval is clearly elongated and feels more dynamic than a circle. At a gallery depth of 36 mm, the narrow oval canvas in pine with linen stands clearly off the wall; the edges become part of the picture. 400 g/m² linen, triple-primed: fine-grained and strong enough for the curves of the narrow oval on pine at 36 mm.

Use: pine stretcher 36 mm, 400 g linen

Pine with linen gives you the fine oil fabric in the narrow oval shape at a lower price – good for oil studies and medium sizes. At 36 mm no picture frame is needed: the painted edges finish the work. Pine multiplex is light and stays true up to about 120 cm; for the largest sizes up to 200×120 cm we recommend birch. In pine at 36 mm, this shape suits landscapes, horizons and standing figures.

From 30×18 cm to 200×120 cm

The range for the 36 mm narrow oval canvas in pine with linen runs from 30×18 cm to 200×120 cm (width × height): 18 sizes, starting at €54.00. For comparison: 80×48 cm costs €170.00 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 pine, 36 mm

How do I hang the narrow oval canvas at 36 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.

Does the linen on the narrow oval in pine work for acrylics too? Yes. Linen takes acrylics just as well and stays tauter than cotton – from about 150 cm it is the better choice for acrylics too, and this shape goes up to 200×120 cm.

Why does the linen version cost more? Linen is considerably more expensive than cotton and is joined in lengths for large sizes – at 80×48 cm this version costs €170.00.