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About the painting
The Blue Gown is one of Vettriano's most intimate compositions. A woman stands before a mirror holding a blue gown, caught in a private moment of choosing, or perhaps of deciding whether to go out at all. The rich blue of the dress against the darker tones of the room gives the image its focus, and the mirror adds the layer of looking and being looked at that runs through so much of his work.
Vettriano returned often to the dressing room and the boudoir, where his figures prepare for an evening whose outcome we never see. These pictures are less about glamour than about anticipation, and The Blue Gown is one of the finest examples. It has become one of the most popular images in our collection, and our dedicated blog post explores it in more detail.
Read the story behind The Blue Gown on our blog: New Release - Jack Vettriano Limited edition  print - The Blue gown.
About this edition
This is a signed limited edition of 125 prints plus 15 Artist's Proofs. Each print is numbered and signed by Jack Vettriano and comes with a certificate of authenticity. With an image size of 39 x 31 cm and a mount size of 61.5 x 52 cm, it is a generous size for a living room or bedroom wall without overpowering the space. Signed editions of this size and quality are a natural starting point for a first Vettriano purchase, and a strong addition to an established collection.
Edition details
Edition size: Qty 125 + 15 x A/P's
Image size: is 39 cm x 31 cm
Mount size: is 61.5 x 52 cm
New Release - The Blue Gown
The print comes numbered, signed by Jack Vettriano with a certificate of authenticity
Before you buy
Not sure where to start? Our buying guide walks through the essentials, our certificate of authenticity guide covers what comes with a genuine print, and our investment guide looks at Vettriano's market track record.
Framing, display and care
As a fine art giclée, this print is made with archival pigment inks on acid-free fine art paper, which is what allows a limited edition like this to keep its colour for decades. To protect that, frame it with an acid-free mount and UV-filtering glass, and hang it out of direct sunlight. Steady conditions matter more than anything else: a dry interior wall is ideal, while bathrooms, kitchens and the space above a radiator are best avoided. If you are not framing straight away, store the print flat, in its protective packaging, somewhere cool and dry, and only handle it by the edges. A good framer will be able to advise on moulding and mount colour to suit the image and the room.
Our promise
Authenticity matters more than anything when you buy a limited edition, which is why every print we supply comes with a certificate of authenticity and is sent with fully insured UK delivery. International delivery is available on enquiry. As an official stockist we can tell you exactly what you are buying, and we are glad to talk through edition details, framing or delivery before you commit.
About Jack Vettriano
Jack Vettriano was born in St Andrews in 1951 and grew up in Methil, Fife. He left school at sixteen and taught himself to paint, studying the works in Kirkcaldy's gallery after being given a set of watercolours for his twenty-first birthday. When he sent two paintings to the Royal Scottish Academy's annual exhibition in 1988, both sold on the first day, and his career as a professional painter began.
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