Description
32x96 Monet™ Pro • 1-1/2" Deep • Raw #8 Cotton 18 oz Unprimed • 3:1 Panorama • MRE-3296
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Monet™ Pro means a 1-1/2" deep canvas that is stretched using our MuseumWrap™ back-stapled method with folded corners. Our proprietary stretching process uses pneumatically controlled machines that we built to yield drum-tight tension. See below to learn more about the finest professional quality artist canvas on the market.
Order in Even Quantities for Safe and Secure Delivery
At Masterpiece®, we take the utmost care in delivering high-quality products in perfect condition. Every shipment is reviewed by our team to ensure optimal packing for security and cost reduction. To further protect your order during shipping, we recommend ordering in even quantities of the same size to keep the delicate part of the canvas away from the outside of the box; but even for a single unit, we will do everything possible to protect the contents during shipping.
True 3:1 Panorama Proportion - 32x96 Size
This unique 32x96 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.
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- Raw Unprimed Cotton: Raw No 12 • Raw No 10
- Raw Unprimed Linen: Mono Lake™ • Torrey Pines™ • Mandalay™
- Acrylic Primed Cotton: Monterey™ • Carmel™ • Tahoe™ • Heavy Weight 14oz cotton • Sierra™
- Monet™ Pro 1.5 • 3D™ Pro 2.5
Raw #8 Cotton 18 oz Unprimed
Super heavy weight unprimed canvas. Take control of your art, prepare your own ground, or use bare canvas expanses as part of the art. Great for staining or pouring, resulting in a fluid and spontaneous convergence of the image and fabric.
- 100% Cotton 18 oz. per square yard
- Super Heavy Weight, Dense Weave, Robust Texture
Monet™ Pro 1.5" Deep B2 Bar • 1/2" Canvas Clearance
1/2" Canvas Clearance 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.
- Super strong B2™ Stretcher Bar upgrade is 50% stronger
- For this 32x96 large size frame, this upgrade adds more strength and stability
- Produces a 1.5" deep stretched canvas
- 2-1/4" wide Stretcher Bar
- 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
No Finger Joints!
Solid Wood is far superior to finger jointed wood, which is many small pieces glued together, each with varying grain densities that absorb and shed moisture at varying rates, expanding and contracting non-uniformly as environmental conditions change, and causing the wood to bow and the finger joints to eventually fail.
A single homogeneous kiln-dried solid wood Stretcher Bar outperforms and outlasts a finger jointed Bar whose sole purpose is to save the manufacturer cost, not contribute to the archival value of artwork intended to last a millennium. As a manufacturer, Masterpiece® does its part to conserve as much wood as possible, and still provide a quality product that will out-perform any other in the marketplace.
32x96 Monet Pro Super Heavy Frame Provides Maximum Support!
- Drawing depicts the exact frame construction, not the proportion
- Extra Heavy 2-1/4" wide Stretcher Bars, 1.5" deep - 50% stronger than our normal Bars they provide vastly superior frame strength needed for this large 32x96 size
- Each corner has a diagonal oriented Diamond Brace that interlocks with the Stretcher Bars and superior support and rigidity to help keep the frame square
- Three super strong 3/4" thick keyable braces and three cross braces (all 3.25" wide) provide the maximum possible support for this 32x96 frame; Cross Braces are permanently installed in the frame, but canvas tension may be increased by tapping-in the keys or wedges that slightly expand the size of the frame
- The Stretcher Bars have an proprietary utility groove on the inside perimeter of the frame which is used to attach braces and other optional frame supports
- The Masterpiece braces feature an exclusive system that allows you to increase the tension to the middle of the frame, where the tension is needed the most; it's so unique it earned us a patent!
- Our state-of-the-art cross braces attach the ends of the cross braces into the (grooved) sides of the braces, which creates a superior and robust system of interlocking cross braces
- To increase canvas tension: 1) remove any staples in the corners and those that retain the brace keys in the middle, 2) tap all of the expansion keys further into their respective slots, 3) tighten and re-staple the canvas in the corners
Canvas Tension is in Your Control
In dry climates or air conditioned environments, the lack of moisture in the air causes wood frames to shrink and the canvas fibers to narrow and elongate making the canvas more slack and resulting in a loss of canvas tension. In some instances, the canvas could have waves on the surface resulting in an unsightly viewing experience.
Our Monet™ Pro professional frames provide the functionality for you to slightly expand the size of the frame in the corners and the middle of the canvas, thereby increasing canvas tension all across the surface. The difference between a loose canvas and a tight canvas is just 1/8" of an inch, so a small adjustment using our corner and brace keys makes an important difference in canvas tension.
- Helps to prevent waves that occur in a loose canvas
- Increase canvas tension by tapping-in the corner and brace keys
- True professional class canvases make it possible for you to adjust the canvas tension
Cross Braces Make it Tighter
A tightly stretched canvas on an un-braced frame overpowers the Stretcher Bars causing them to bow inward and thereby lose tension. Sometimes that bow can expose a space in picture frames.
When a canvas is stretched on a properly supported frame, the cross-braces prevent the Bars from bowing thereby achieving maximum canvas tension. To increase the canvas tension even more, simply tap the corner and brace keys further in their slots. Properly supported frames provide you with the control over the canvas tension of your canvas and painting.
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.
Specially Dried and Heat Treated Lumber
Our wood is handpicked from a curated group of environmentally responsible lumber mills in the Pacific Northwest. By adhering to our precise drying and heat-treatment standards, these mills produce lumber with nearly half the moisture you'd find in common home improvement outlets or lumber yards. This meticulous process not only enhances the wood's strength—minimizing risks of cracks, splits, or bends—but also elevates its dimensional stability. Such quality, despite its premium, is paramount in creating professional canvases designed to uphold the sanctity of your cherished art throughout the years.
MuseumWrap™ Stretching Technique
With more than a half a century of American engineering, Masterpiece® designs and builds its own proprietary stretching equipment that enables us to produce the finest and most tightly-stretched canvas on the market.
- Drum-tight stretch!
- Up to 50% tighter than other methods
- Balanced tension across the surface
- Uncut folded corners make it possible to remove and re-stretch canvas on the same size frame
- Usually the corner folds are on the long sides
Requires Truck Delivery
This size will be shipped on an LTL freight truck, which is safe and reliable. Our shipping cost estimator cannot possibly contemplate all the cost factors with truck shipments, so once you place your order and before we do anything, we will review and inform you if your actual cost is higher or lower. Ordering larger quantities usually does not increase the freight cost, so you get a better value by ordering larger quantities.
Conditions that impact cost are extra large products, or if your delivery address is out-of-the-way, or in a school, university, church, hotel, shopping mall, or farm. Shipping to a business address lowers cost. Contact us with any questions.
The trucking company will contact you by phone, and arrange a 4 hour window for delivery, so be sure to pick-up strange numbers during the time of delivery. Someone must be present to receive and sign for this delivery; they will not just leave it at your door. We rarely have issues, but if you notice a problem, please document it on the delivery receipt before you sign it, and take photos.
With over five decades of commitment, Masterpiece® stands as a testament to unrivaled canvas craftsmanship in North America. Choosing the right canvas is an investment not just in materials, but in the future value and longevity of your artwork. Make choices today that stand the test of time and reflect your dedication as an artist.
I tried to drown my sorrows, but the bastards learned how to swim, and now I am overwhelmed by this decent and good feeling.
♦ Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo, one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century, lived a life characterized by intense passion, pain, and the unyielding determination to express herself through her art. This quote embodies her tumultuous relationship with both her physical and emotional sufferings. Just like many artists, she faced a myriad of challenges, from debilitating injuries to personal betrayals. Yet, in every setback, she found an avenue to channel her feelings into her work.
The ebbs and flows of emotions, the battles with internal demons, are not unfamiliar to us. In our art careers, there are moments where challenges seem insurmountable. Yet, as she so aptly put it, even when we attempt to suppress our sorrows, they often resurface, teaching us to confront them head-on. And from this confrontation emerges a raw, genuine art form, a reflection of our triumphs over adversities. The feeling of being overwhelmed, as Frida says, can be interpreted not just as despair, but also as a profound realization of our own resilience and strength. It's a testament to the undeniable fact that our struggles often shape our masterpieces, and through them, we find solace, understanding, and connection with our audience.
Echoing the timeless spirit of artistry, we bring you this quote paired with our beautiful portrait of Frida Kahlo that we created. Let your colors on the canvas speak!
Additional Details
- SKU:
- MRE-3296
- Canvas and Depth:
- 1.50 in. Monet Pro
- Weight and Style:
- 18.0oz Raw Cotton #8
- Canvas and Ground:
- Cotton Raw Unprimed
- Tooth and Texture:
- Medium Heavy Weave
- Width:
- 32 Inch
- Length:
- 96 Inch
- Aspect Ratio:
- 3:1 Panorama