No.4 - Sunrise or Sunset

This miniature framed art print is a reproduction of an antique oil painting, printed on canvas and set in a handmade vintage-style frame. Perfect for lovers of historic wall art, old world decor, or moody gallery walls.

Sunrise or Sunset (Study for Concealing Coloration in the Animal Kingdom) by Abbott Handerson Thayer (c.1905–1909) At first glance, it’s a peaceful landscape. The brightly colored sky meets the darkened land. But this isn’t just a mood, it’s science. Thayer painted this as a study in camouflage, part of his argument that animals use light and shadow to blend into their surroundings. (You know, art meets survival instinct.) It’s technically a painting, but it reads like a dream - the kind of sunset you try to describe but end up just gesturing at with your whole body.

This small antique oil painting reproduction is printed on archival canvas and paired with a handcrafted frame made using a mold from a 19th-century antique. Finished in-studio to capture the texture and patina of a real vintage frame. All the beauty of an heirloom without having to inherit it. Available in aged gold or classic black, depending on your mood (or your wall).

Sized in our Small format, this piece makes a quiet statement on a shelf, gallery wall, or anywhere that needs a little mood and a lot of character. It arrives in a custom gift box that includes a removable art card from my curated collection of early 20th-century Swiss lithographed trading cards. On the back: a short message tied to the image - something between a fortune and a pep talk from the ghosts of a Swiss art collective. They’re collectible, slightly mysterious, and full of charm. Designs vary and yours will be chosen at random unless you request a specific one. See the last photo for the full collection. Inside the box, you’ll find a picture pin and an artist card with all the painting’s details.

11.25 x 8.25 inches (frame)
7 x 4 inches (canvas)
Archival canvas print with satin varnish
Weighs 2 lbs
Fitted with hardware for hanging

This print is currently shown in our small frame, but it's also available in the mini frame. If you'd prefer the mini version, just message me and I’ll make it appear like magic (or at least pretty quickly).

Perfect for:
- nature lovers who also love a good theory
- fans of “happy little clouds,” but with a side of scientific rigor
- the friend who would absolutely disappear into a landscape if given the option
- people who like their sunrises a little ambiguous and their art a little nerdy

SHIPPING:

U.S. Orders: The U.S. border is changing its rules on August 29. Orders placed after August 24 will not ship until September 15 to give carriers (and me!) time to adjust to the new system. The prices shown are including all shipping, duties and brokerage so there will be no surprise charges at delivery. Thank you for your patience!

Canadian orders will ship quickly from Ontario. Etsy’s delivery estimate may look longer than it really is, but your art will be shipped within the usual processing time of 1 - 3 business days and a transit time of 1 - 7 business days.


As all items are made to order, photos shown are just examples.
Making a copy of the frame with the intention to sell it is strictly prohibited.