Classic vs Gallery Fine Art Print: What's the Difference?
Both are paper prints you frame yourself — the same artwork, beautifully printed. What changes is the paper itself, the ink process, and how archival the finished piece is.
Side by side
| Classic | Gallery | |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 200gsm enhanced art paper, smooth matte | Hahnemühle Photo Rag — 100% cotton, the museum-gallery standard |
| Inks | Vivid, quality printing | True giclée pigment inks — won’t yellow or fade |
| Finish | Clean edge — frame it your way | 1″ gallery border, ready to mat & frame |
| Packaging | Ships flat and protected | Individually sleeved with acid-free foamcore backing (rolled in a tube for large sizes) |
| Largest size | Up to 28×40″ | Up to 40×60″ |
| Best for | Affordable gifting & DIY framing | Collectors and archival keepsakes |
Which should you pick?
Both are real art prints you’ll be proud to frame. Classic is the smart pick for gifting or filling a frame you already own. Giclée is for when you want museum-grade cotton paper and inks that outlast everything else in the room. Either way, you’re getting your pet as genuine fine art.