14x42 Elite Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Stretcher Frame Kit

True 3:1 Panorama Proportion - 14x42 Size

This unique 14x42 is actually a fairly common 3:1 proportion used in art and cinema.

The 3:1 Panorama a proportion is preferred by many artists who require a super wide compositional format. Of course, this proportion is popularized by photographers and cinematographers, for ultra landscape and wide angled imagery that creates a sense of scope and grandeur in a scene, like cityscapes, ocean and mountain scenes, and scenes with expansive horizons. It is described as a polyomino proportion on the order of 3 or triple-square proportion. There are several common Panorama sizes in this 3:1 aspect ratio that you will recognize, and some are intriguing custom sizes, as well.

Explore other sizes in this same 3:1 aspect ratio:

11x33 • 12x36 • 13x39 • 15x45 • 16x48 • 17x51 • 18x54 • 19x57 • 20x60 • 21x63 • 22x66 • 23x69 • 24x72 • 25x75 • 26x78 • 27x81 • 28x84 • 29x87 • 30x90 • 31x93 • 32x96 • 33x99 • 34x102 • 35x105 • 36x108 • 37x111 • 38x114 • 39x117 • 40x120

Elite™ Professional 1.5" Deep B2 Bar • 1/2" Canvas Clearance

A Canvas Clearance of 1/2" is the space between the Bar and the canvas. Generally speaking, more clearance reduces the risk of the canvas touching the wood and creating unsightly lines during painting. Our design provides the optimal clearance so as not to impact your painting, but still leaving enough wood to the maximize strength of the Stretcher Bar.

Solid Wood is Archival - Finger Jointed Wood is Not

We only use Solid Wood to build our Stretcher Bars because a solid piece of wood will last indefinitely. When we speak of archival value, it's not just the paint you use and the quality of your canvas and ground, even the wood choices manufacturers make are part of the archival process.

The principal reason manufactures use finger jointed wood is reduce cost, not increase archival value. Wood constantly grows and shrinks when the environment becomes hotter, or colder, or more humid, or more dry. Because finger jointed wood is made-up of multiple and varied pieces of wood, with varying grain patterns and densities, they each absorb and shed moisture at varying rates, which works on the glue joints that hold them together, causing the wood to bow and the joints to eventually fail, and certainly not consistent with increasing the archival value of your artwork frame support.

As a manufacturer, we do our part to conserve as much wood as possible, and still provide a quality made product that will out-perform any other in the marketplace.

• Super strong Elite™ B2™ Stretcher Bar is 50% stronger than most others in its class
• For this 14x42 large size frame, the frame provides the ultimate foundation for your art with increased strength and stability
• Produces a 1.5" deep stretched canvas
• 2-1/4" wide Stretcher Bars
• All Bars have an exclusive groove on the inside perimeter of the frame to which cross braces and Diamond Corner Braces attach
• Solid Ponderosa Pine or Fir from the Pacific Northwest

Sustainable Forests for Future Generations

Sustainable forestry practices go beyond just planting and harvesting trees. They also involve careful planning, monitoring, and management to ensure the long-term health and productivity of the forest. By using lumber from sustainably managed forests, we can support these important practices and help to ensure that our planet's forests remain healthy and productive for generations to come.

20x48 is the Canvas Size Needed for this 14x42 Frame

Please note that you will need a canvas that is at least 6 Inches larger than the actual frame size to ensure proper stretching. This will provide ample material to stretch the canvas and attach it to the back of the frame. If you prefer to attach the canvas from the edge of the stretcher frame, you can reduce the size of your canvas by approximately 3/4" all the way around the frame. This will allow you to paint on the edge of the canvas and hang your artwork without needing a separate picture frame. And, if you ever need to remove the canvas from the frame and re-attach it, you'll have enough material to do that too.

Masterpiece® is a family-owned business operating in California since 1965 and producing the finest Stretcher Bars in North America. We deliver the highest quality and highest performing products in the business. We are widely recognized as the nation's leader and trendsetter of professional quality fine-art canvas. We own several patents that make our products perform superior to any other on the market. Once you touch one of our products, you'll immediately recognize our impeccable quality—and more importantly, so will your clients and those who acquire your art

A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you. ♦ Elbert Hubbard

Elbert Hubbard, an influential writer and philosopher, had a keen understanding of human relationships and the complexities of the human soul. In a world where the superficial often takes precedence, Hubbard's insight emphasizes the depth and authenticity of true friendship. His writings often addressed the value of genuine connections and the beauty of unconditional love.

For artists, our work is a reflection of our innermost thoughts, desires, and fears. As we translate our emotions onto canvas or through any other medium, we bare our souls to the world. It's our friends, those precious few who understand our deepest layers, who stand by us, championing our visions and comforting our doubts. In our art careers, amidst critiques and reviews, it's the unwavering support of these friends that bolsters our spirit. Their love, undeterred by our flaws and vulnerabilities, is a testament to the profound connections we are capable of, a reminder of the beauty that emerges when we embrace each other's imperfections.

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We believe in the power of words to inspire, and the magic of art to connect. Enjoy this meaningful quote with contextual background, and admire our unique rendition of Elbert Hubbard to complement your imagination. Get busy on your next composition!