The files you download are print-ready at 300 DPI for three standard frame sizes. A few notes on getting the most archival result — the kind that earns its place on the wall.
Paper
Use matte or fine-art paper, not glossy. The original was printed on a slightly textured paper stock; a paper with some tooth and a warm white tone gives the most authentic look. Hahnemühle Photo Rag, Canson Edition Etching Rag, or your printer’s house “art” or “matte” stock are all good. Avoid bright-white inkjet paper — the warm hues of the cover go cold against it.
Sizes & where they fit
- 8×10 in — desktop frame, gift box, bedside, small wall cluster.
- 11×14 in — mantel, gallery wall, the size that frames comfortably into a 16×20.
- 16×20 in — statement piece over a sofa or bed.
Printing at home
Most home photo printers handle 8×10 and 11×14 directly. Open the JPG in any photo viewer, print at 100% scale (do not “fit to page”), and select highest quality. If colours look flat, set the printer’s paper profile to matte / fine art rather than plain paper.
Printing through a service
Upload the JPG to any online print shop that does giclée or fine-art prints. Mpix, Bay Photo, Printique, WhiteWall, and most local custom-frame shops all work well. The colours in the file are tuned to print accurately on a calibrated matte profile.
Framing
A simple frame works best: natural wood, brushed brass, or matte black. Use a mat with at least 2″ of space on all sides if you’re framing 8×10 into an 11×14 frame, or 11×14 into a 16×20. The cover is meant to breathe a little.
Two finishes, why two
Every purchase ships in both finishes:
- Pure preserves the original paper tone and natural texture — closest to a museum scan.
- Heirloom is gently smoothed and warmed for framing — reads cleanly from across a room.
If you’re undecided, start with Heirloom — it’s the print most people end up framing.