Hanging
Hanging paintings correctly is very important.
A painting should hang away from the wall ( at the top ) by 1 - 2 inches. This is to ensure that dust in the air does not settle on the canvas.
On old paintings corks from wine bottles were glued to the back of the frame at the top.
This also reduces the reflection from windows and lights.

In the 18th & 19th century ( before picture lights ) frames were designed to reduce dust settlement and the ornate additions and angles were to help throw light across the canvas. Gilding enhanced this effect.

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Battery Lights
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Wiring for Lights
The best solution for lighting paintings is to have the electric available behind the painting/s in a recess box.
This is normally installed by an electrician. A plug can be fitted or hard wired into the box.
The switch for the lighting can be by the entrance door and it is best if this is a dimmer.
Individual paintings can then have a bulb with a wattage that suits the painting and the dimmer used to get the desired effect.

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Light Source
Incandescent - Halogen - LED

Most new lights today are Halogen. Halogen bulbs being small allow for better lighting designs. They illuminate with a whiter light than incandescent revealing the painting in a similar light as it was created by the artist.

Hogarths L.E.D. option is the ultimate Fine Art Lighting solution. Giving a warm light with ZERO UV & HEAT.