Every poster file you buy is prepared for three standard print sizes: 8 × 10, 11 × 14, and 16 × 20 inches. Here is how to get the best result.
Choose a print method
- Local print shop: most cities have a shop that handles 11 × 14 and 16 × 20 inch art prints. Ask for matte fine-art paper or semi-gloss photo paper.
- Mail-order services: Mpix, Printique, Bay Photo, and similar services produce reliable art prints at accessible prices.
- Home printer: any good inkjet printer that supports 8 × 10 or 11 × 14 paper can work. Use high-quality paper and the printer’s best photo setting.
Choose the right size for your space
- 8 × 10 inches: good for shelves, desks, small walls, or a dense gallery wall.
- 11 × 14 inches: a strong standard size for a single framed piece.
- 16 × 20 inches: the venue size — useful above a booth, behind a salon chair, or as part of a bar wall.
Framing
Belle Époque posters usually look strongest in a thin black frame, dark walnut frame, brass frame, or aged gold frame. Use a white mat for a gallery feel, or frame without a mat for a stronger period look.
Hanging
For a single piece, hang the center of the artwork at eye level — about 57–60 inches from the floor. For a gallery wall, plan 2–3 inches between frames and treat the full grouping as one visual shape.
