Ancient Wall — Fine Art

Ancient Wall by Philip Guston shows a rough painted surface built from thick strokes of muted grey and brown. The marks sit on top of each other, making the wall feel worn and heavy. Philip Guston often worked in this way, building picture planes from repeated built-up paint.

This fine art print arrives ready to hang, with a metal hanger fitted to the back. You put it straight onto a nail or screw in the wall. The flat paper handles the grey and brown tones without adding shine, so the surface stays close to the painted feel of the original work.

In a kitchen with white tiles, the grey brown field sits against the bright surfaces and draws the eye to the rough marks. From the doorway you notice the layered strokes before you step closer to the wall.