Originals in this selection, Material Color, under 500 euro.
Formats from 28 x 28 to 53.5 x 38 cm.
Color as the main point
A print in color can consist of just two tones and still feel rich when paper and ink suit one another. Color prints for sale under 500 euro are best chosen once you know your wall color.
On colored sheets the mix of the ink sets the mood rather than the drawing. Bright primaries feel cheerful, broken earth tones calm. Paper color matters too: cream warms, pure white cools. Compare color prints in daylight, because artificial light noticeably shifts yellow and blue tones.
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What to expect up to 500 euro
In this range original prints often come in smaller formats and editions with a few color passes. That is no shortcoming: two or three well-chosen tones can carry a sheet. Linocuts with clear flats fit well. Even small sheets can have plenty of presence through strong color.
Light and framing
Colored prints fade in direct sunlight, red and yellow tones above all. A wall without midday sun and museum glass with UV protection preserve the intensity. For more on the interplay, see Impressionist prints. Good dealers and artists will give details on the ink if you ask.