Historical context
Walter Gramatté (1897–1929) produced this oil on canvas in 1917. The piece is held by Wikimedia Commons (institutional source) and is in the public domain under CC0 — Public Domain Dedication; we sourced the file from the institution’s open-access program and prepared it for archival printing.
The master file is 2375 × 3008 pixels. At 300 DPI it prints clean at approximately 10 inches on the long edge before any visible loss; below that scale all three included print sizes hold cleanly.
Catalog
| Artist | Walter Gramatté , 1897–1929 |
|---|---|
| Title | B.18 Walter Gramatté. Café Josty. 1917 |
| Year | 1917 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Holding | Wikimedia Commons (institutional source) |
| License | CC0 — Public Domain Dedication |
| Archive № | CA-269 |
Print specifications
Reads like a small framed object on a shelf. Slim oak frame, narrow cream mat.
The size at which figures and details read clearly. Mid-weight mat, slim warm-toned frame.
Pushable for a wider hang; texture softens. We’d choose 8 × 10 first.
Source statement
Digital source: Wikimedia Commons (institutional source), open-access program (license: CC0 — Public Domain Dedication). Original record accessible via the Wikimedia Commons page linked in the catalog metadata.
Original work: Walter Gramatté, 1917, Oil on canvas. Held by Wikimedia Commons (institutional source).
Restoration notes. Conservative balance: paper tone preserved from the institutional scan, mild contrast lift, color values held to source. No reconstructive retouching.
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