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Surfaces and frames vary: gallery-wrapped canvas is common, sometimes paired with lightweight plastic or polystyrene frames; higher-end prints may be mounted in real hardwood frames. Backing and support materials include MDF, paper, and acrylic panels.

Framed canvases and prints are often ready to hang, equipped with metal sawtooth hangers or an attached hanging wire, and some include a hook and nail. Posters are lightweight and typically easy to hang; optional accessories such as poster clips or pushpins may be available.

Prints commonly use UV-resistant or fade-resistant inks for durability. Some higher-end framed prints are produced with giclée printing to enhance detail and color depth.

Gallery-wrapped canvases commonly have outer dimensions around 23 x 33 inches with depths of about 1.6 inches. Multi-piece sets often include smaller canvases as well, such as 16 x 20 inch panels.

Some framed prints use a shatterproof, gallery-quality acrylic front instead of traditional glass. Product descriptions commonly list acrylic among the protective materials used.

Framed art commonly features an inset MDF backing with sawtooth hangers or an attached hanging wire. Some framed pieces also include a hanging hook and nail for installation.