Match the fastener to the wall

Drywall alone holds light loads well. A framed poster of Anthony Caro usually weighs far less than the wall can carry. The weak point is almost never the drywall. It is the fastener chosen for it. A simple picture hook driven into the drywall works for frames under 10 pounds. Above that, a toggle bolt or a hook into a stud is the safer choice. Check the frame weight before you drill.

Weigh the frame on a kitchen scale if you are unsure. A standard framed poster of Anthony Caro tends to sit in the low single digits of pounds. That range is well within what a drywall hook can hold. The risk rises only when the frame is oversized or the backing is unusually heavy. Measure first, then pick the fastener.

Secure the frame without damage

A framed poster of Anthony Caro can be hung without harming the print if the frame is rigid and the hanging hardware is fixed. Use D rings or a wire rated for the load. Do not let the wire rest on the frame lip. A loose wire can shift and scratch the surface over time.

If you are asking whether drywall is safe for Caro prints, the answer is yes for the print itself. The print is protected inside the frame. The wall is the easier thing to damage if you use the wrong anchor. A small pilot hole and a hook that matches the weight solve most of the worry. Patch a bad hole with spackle and a touch-up if you move the piece later.

Check the wall before you drill

Not every drywall surface is identical. Older plaster over lath behaves differently from modern board. A framed poster of Anthony Caro can go on either, but the fastener choice changes. Plaster can crack if you drive a hook without a pilot hole. A small drill bit first keeps the surface intact.

If the wall is painted with a hard gloss, the hook may sit unevenly. A level takes five seconds and prevents a crooked hang that looks worse than the hole. Hang the piece at eye level for a seated or standing room, then step back and check the line before you commit to the second hole.