Wrack

William Henry Fox Talbot · 1839

Size

16×20"

Every size is printed sharp, right up to 36×48". 16×20" keeps the whole painting.

Frame

Add 1" white mat (gallery look) +$30

$169

16×20" · Black frame

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We start from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's own photograph. That is why the brushwork still holds up at 36×48".

Archival print, solid wood frame. Printed and framed to order in the USA, delivered in 3 to 5 business days.

About this work

Artist: William Henry Fox Talbot (British, Dorset 1800–1877 Lacock)
Date: 1839
Medium: Salted paper print
Original size: 22 x 17.5 cm (8 11/16 x 6 7/8 in.), irregularly trimmed
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1936. This work is in the public domain under CC0 1.0 (Public Domain). View the record at The Met

Common questions

Where can I buy a framed print of Wrack?

Frameable sells framed prints of Wrack by William Henry Fox Talbot. We print from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's own photograph of it, on archival paper, framed in solid wood in the USA. Framed prints start at $79 and are delivered in 3 to 5 business days.

What size should a print of Wrack be?

The original photograph measures 22 × 17.5 cm, so 16×20" holds its proportions best. 11×14" and 8×10" also fit with minimal cropping. Every size is printed sharp, so the choice is about your wall, not the file.

Is it legal to print Wrack?

Yes. Wrack (1839) by William Henry Fox Talbot is in the public domain, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art has released its image under a CC0 license that allows unrestricted reproduction, including framed prints for your home.