Printed frame image on artwork

Abstract

In a method of generating a print, an image of at least one work of art is scanned, thereby generating an artwork digital image. An image of at least one frame molding is scanned, thereby generating a molding digital image. An image of at least one matte is scanned, thereby generating a matte digital image. The artwork digital image, either scanned, imported or sourced from elsewhere, is combined with the molding digital image, and/or mat digital image, either scanned, imported, or sourced from elsewhere, thereby generating a combined image of the work of art surrounded by a frame made of the molding and/or matte. The combined image is printed onto a substrate. A system for generating printed artwork includes a scanner that is configured to scan works of art, mattes and moldings. A computer combines a digital artwork image with a digital molding and/or matte image, thereby generating a combined digital image that include an image of one of the works of art surrounded by an image of a frame made from one or multiple moldings and/or mattes. A printer prints the combined digital image onto a selected substrate.

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