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Pair it with Soft Guard No. 1 as a two-work study, or give it a separate wall; black framing supports the dark field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced on museum-grade archival cotton rag paper and professionally framed in solid wood, the work is available in the sizes and frame finishes shown in the product options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Your Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe subject looks directly while keeping one arm between his face and the viewer. 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