Framed Lanceray Posters Above 70x100 cm Explained

Standard framed poster sizes stop at 70x100 cm for good reasons. Here is what changes above that line, and which format actually holds up on a big wall.

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The short answer

Framed posters larger than 70x100 cm are generally not offered as a standard size. Above that format, most sellers move to canvas, which carries the weight of a large print better and does not need the heavy glazing a poster that size would require. Custom sizing, where offered, depends on the resolution of the source image.

Why the size stops at 70x100

The short answer is that framed poster editions rarely go beyond 70x100 cm, and the limit is practical rather than arbitrary. A framed print at that size already carries a sheet of glass or acrylic roughly a metre tall. Go larger and the frame becomes heavy, the glazing becomes expensive, and shipping damage rates climb sharply. Sellers who offer custom sizing usually cap it at the same point for exactly these reasons.

There is also a quality ceiling. A poster enlarged past 70x100 cm can only look as sharp as its source file allows, and archival images of early twentieth century Russian work are often scanned at resolutions that run out of detail before the wall does. A print that measures 90x120 cm and looks soft up close is a worse buy than a crisp 70x100. Anyone needing a bigger presence should weigh the alternatives below rather than forcing the poster format to stretch.

What to choose for a larger wall

Canvas is the usual answer, and not only because it is available bigger. A canvas print needs no glass, so a large piece stays light enough to hang on a standard fixing. The texture also suits historical work, where a flat glossy poster surface can make an older painting feel like a reproduction of a book plate. Options such as the Chicago 6 canvas edition or The Lake Leman evening canvas show how the format behaves at scale.

Before committing to any large format, check two things. First, the aspect ratio of the original, because a wide panoramic composition will not convert to a tall wall piece without cropping. Second, the viewing distance, since a print read from across a room tolerates enlargement far better than one studied at arm's length. Guidance on what size print fits a small living room works in reverse too, and choosing between canvas and a framed poster covers the trade offs in detail.

Options above 70x100 cm

A canvas edition, which scales larger without glazing or excessive frame weight
A diptych of two 70x100 framed posters hung as a pair
A single 70x100 piece given breathing room on a large wall
A custom size request, subject to source image resolution

Costs and practical limits

Price sensitivity is reasonable here, because large formats are where reproduction costs rise fastest. Framing is the expensive part, not printing. A 70x100 framed poster can cost several times its unframed equivalent once glazing, mount and frame are counted. A canvas at 90x120 cm often prices below a framed poster of the same footprint, which surprises most buyers. If budget is the constraint, canvas usually wins above 70x100 cm on both weight and cost.

Lead times also grow with size. Made to order large formats are printed, stretched or framed, then packed for transit, and that sequence takes longer than a standard shelf size. Anyone working to a deadline should confirm timing before ordering, and made to order delivery times explains the typical sequence. A piece such as the Lifting Fog Carmel canvas illustrates the format at a size framed glazing could not match.

Above a metre, the frame costs more than the picture and weighs more than the wall expects.

Format	Typical maximum	Practical note
Framed poster	70x100 cm	Glazing weight and cost rise sharply past this size
Canvas	120x180 cm and larger	No glass, lighter per square metre, suits big walls
Custom size	Case by case	Limited by source image resolution

Large format comparison

Key takeaways

Framed poster editions effectively stop at 70x100 cm, and custom framed sizes rarely exceed it.
Canvas is the practical large format because it needs no glazing and costs less per size.
Enlargement quality depends on the resolution of the source image, not the printer.
A pair of 70x100 framed posters can fill a large wall for less than one oversized custom piece.

Related questions

Can I request a custom framed poster size for Lanceray's work?

Some sellers accept custom dimensions, but framed formats above 70x100 cm are uncommon because of glazing weight, frame cost and transit risk. Any custom enlargement is also bounded by the resolution of the source image, so ask for a proof or a detail crop before committing to a very large sheet.

Is a canvas print better than a framed poster for a wall over 100 cm wide?

Usually yes. Canvas scales without glass, stays lighter, and costs less per square metre at large sizes. A framed poster at that width needs substantial glazing and reinforcement. The trade off is surface texture, which canvas adds and some prefer to avoid on flat graphic work.

How large can a print be enlarged before it looks soft?

It depends on the source file, not the print size. A high resolution scan can hold detail past 120 cm on the long edge, while a modest scan may soften at 70x100 cm. View the image at full zoom before ordering large, and judge it at the distance you will actually stand.

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