How should I hang an oil painting?

Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight and damp walls to protect the canvas and wood frame from environmental stress. Ensure sturdy picture hooks are anchored properly to support the weight of heavy gilt frames without damaging plaster.

How do I care for watercolours?

Watercolours on paper or pith require framing behind glass with acid-free mounts to prevent fading and paper degradation. Position these works away from bright windows and humid spaces like kitchens to preserve the fragile pigments.

What defines Spanish school still life?

Spanish school still life works often embrace dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, drawing on historic traditions of naturalism. These compositions focus intensely on the textures of fruit skins, earthenware, and reflective surfaces against dark backgrounds.