“Closed! Frieder, do you realize what that means..." | Mead Schaeffer | 1932

The painting is a dramatic scene with a rich narrative quality, painted by Mead Schaeffer, titled “Closed! Frieder, do you realize what that means…," circa 1932. The image showcases two central characters, a man and a woman, apparently locked out of a building marked by the prominent "Closed" sign. The man, to the left, is dressed formally in a tuxedo, holding a top hat and cane, conveying a sense of disappointment or inconvenience. The woman, adorned with a glamorous fur wrap, looks directly at the viewer, her expression one of concern or dismay. The presence of a uniformed officer below, cast in shadow, adds to the tension, suggesting they may be dealing with an authority figure. The blue-hued palette and night time setting underscore a mood of tension and uncertainty.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging