Description
What is a passepartout?
A passepartout consists of a cardboard with a cutout that is placed in front of your picture inside the frame. It creates distance from the glass so that the picture does not stick or get damaged, while also giving the motif a nice frame. If you choose an acid-free cardboard, it extends the durability of the picture and prevents yellowing. A passepartout is more than just a practical addition to your frame – it is an elegant detail that both protects and highlights your motif.
Passepartouts are used when you want to give the picture more focus and a professional finish. The extra edge creates air around the motif and binds the frame and picture better together. The effect is especially clear if the picture has the same color tone as the frame – here a white passepartout can provide a nice contrast and draw the eye towards the motif itself.
Passepartout = frame made of cardboard with a hole in the middle, located at the top of the picture.











