Framed glass painting with correct lighting?

Question

I have recently received a wonderful print of a painting from Bob Byerley as a birthday present. He is considered the modern day Norman Rockwell. I just love his paintings.

I wanted to know how or what kind of lighting can I buy to put over it to help with the soft highlights of showing it off? I bought a slim light to put above it, but it shows off the reflection of the light bulbs in the lighting. I really do not have the money to hire an electrician to try to put them on the cathedral ceiling to shine down. What is the best and cheapest way to highlight my print painting that is framed in glass without having the lightbulb relflected in the glass?

Thank you for your kind answers.

Answer 1

I was going to suggest a recessed light in the ceiling, that there's just no way around the electrician part.

Maybe a different picture light with an adjustable arm. Or a sconce-type light that you could place high enough above the painting so that the bulb wouldn't show.

I'd keep the print under glass, though. All works on paper are relatively fragile, and if it's a giclee print, it's even more susceptible to water damage than a watercolor. Stuff happens in a house, and you're better off keeping it covered.

Answer 2

It is possible that you have hung the piece too high. Try hanging it so that the middle of the piece is at or slightly above you eye level. Another thing to consider is removing the glass. I always remove the glass on prints. They hold up just fine.