HOVER TO INSPECT · CLICK TO ZOOM16×20 in · 29.7 × 42 cmClassic single piece$46.99$27.99 ▾
Secure payment · free 14-day returnsthe USA
Shipping & returns
What are the shipping costs?
Shipping is a small flat fee (from $4.90) and becomes FREE once your order reaches the free-shipping threshold ($39). The exact cost is always shown in your cart before you pay.
When will my order ship?
Every poster is made to order and printed in the USA, then shipped fast · usually within a few business days. You'll get a tracking link in your shipping confirmation so you can follow it to your door.
Returns & damage
Not happy? You have 14 days to return it. Arrived damaged in transit? Send us a photo and we'll reprint and reship it free · no return needed.
Questions?
Anything not covered here, just reach us at [email protected].
Posters & frames
Every cold poster is made to order and printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper · rich, true-to-cover color with no glare or cheap gloss.
Choose it unframed (it ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame) or framed. Framed orders arrive with your print already mounted behind a shatterproof front and hanging hardware included · ready to hang out of the box.
Four sizes, all in inches so they fit standard US frames: 11×14, 16×20, 18×24 and 24×36.
Frequently bought together
Everything about this print
Every cold poster is made to order and printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper · rich, true-to-cover color with no glare or cheap gloss.
Choose it unframed (it ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame) or framed. Framed orders arrive with your print already mounted behind a shatterproof front and hanging hardware included · ready to hang out of the box.
Four sizes, all in inches so they fit standard US frames: 11×14, 16×20, 18×24 and 24×36.
Posters you'll actually want on your wall.
- Made to order & printed in the USA
- Heavyweight matte paper, true-to-cover color
- Tracked delivery on every order
- Framed or unframed, four inch sizes
- Original designs · not mass-printed stock
What are the shipping costs?
Shipping is a small flat fee (from $4.90) and becomes FREE once your order reaches the free-shipping threshold ($39). The exact cost is always shown in your cart before you pay.
When will my order ship?
Every poster is made to order and printed in the USA, then shipped fast · usually within a few business days. You'll get a tracking link in your shipping confirmation so you can follow it to your door.
Returns & damage
Not happy? You have 14 days to return it. Arrived damaged in transit? Send us a photo and we'll reprint and reship it free · no return needed.
Questions?
Anything not covered here, just reach us at [email protected].
Photos are for illustration; colors may vary slightly in print. Props shown in photos are not included.
cold is an independent print studio and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by the artists, labels, teams or brands referenced. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.
If you are a rights holder and would like a design removed, contact us at [email protected].
We collab with the world's best up-and-coming artists
Exceptional Print Quality
We combine the finest materials with museum-grade giclée printing to produce fine art paper prints that transform any room.
Carefully curated
We hand-select each artist. Quality over quantity: a trusted source of bold, expressive artworks that effortlessly transform your home.
Backing independent artists
Run by creatives for creatives. Our mission is to increase the flow of money to the grassroots of the arts, which in turn helps bolster its future.
More from this collection
How to hang & care for it
1 · Unbox & unroll
Lay the print flat for a few hours so it relaxes before you hang or frame it.
2 · Hang it
Framed prints arrive with hanging hardware ready to go. For unframed prints use a standard frame, clips or magnetic rails.
3 · Care
Keep it out of direct sunlight and dust the surface gently with a dry, soft cloth.
The short answer
What is the Purple Tears poster?
The Purple Tears poster is a surreal portrait that pairs a black and white photograph of a young woman with glowing violet tears. Two wavy streams of purple nebula, dotted with tiny stars, pour from her eyes and run down her face and shoulders. Her slicked back hair and direct gaze keep the image calm and classic, while the saturated purple and the mustard yellow collar add a jolt of color. The result reads as a modern take on vintage portraiture, with a dreamy, slightly unsettling mood that suits a statement wall.
Printed on heavyweight matte paper, made to order in the USA, available in 11x14, 16x20, 18x24 and 24x36 inches, unframed or in a black or white frame.
- Subject
- Young woman portrait
- Style
- Surreal, monochrome photo with color accent
- Palette
- Black, grey, violet and mustard yellow
- Composition
- Centered head and shoulders, flowing purple streams
- Mood
- Dreamy, bold, introspective
The story behind the cover
Why surreal portraits hold a wall
Surreal portraits have a long following among people who want art that looks like a photograph but behaves like a dream. Blending a realistic face with an impossible element creates a quiet tension that invites a second look, which is why this style keeps showing up in galleries, album art and fashion editorials.
This piece keeps the face in clean black and white and lets color do the talking. The violet streams look like liquid light or drifting nebula, and their speckled stars make the tears feel cosmic rather than sad. On a wall, the contrast between the grayscale skin and the glowing purple pulls the eye straight to the eyes.
Why this Purple Tears print stands out
Why this print works in a room
The strong color contrast and simple composition make this poster readable from across the room, while the soft detail in the skin and the star textures reward a closer look. It suits a bedroom, studio or hallway where you want one statement piece.
- ✓Heavyweight matte paper that keeps the purple tones deep and non-glossy
- ✓Printed to order in the USA in four sizes from 11x14 to 24x36 inches
- ✓Unframed or framed in black or white, with no glare under lights
Purple Tears poster, FAQ
Frequently asked
What does the Purple Tears poster show?
What sizes does the Purple Tears poster come in?
Can I buy the Purple Tears poster framed?
Where is the Purple Tears poster printed and shipped from?
Page summary for search & AI assistants
In short
The Purple Tears poster is a surreal monochrome portrait with glowing violet cosmic tears. It brings a bold color accent to a calm, classic face and works well as a statement piece in a living room, bedroom or studio.
- Black and white portrait with violet nebula tears and a mustard shirt
- Printed to order in the USA on heavyweight matte paper
- Available unframed or framed, from 11x14 to 24x36 inches
Sign up to our newsletter
New drops and offers, straight to your inbox.
By submitting your email you agree to receive marketing emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time. See our Terms & Privacy Policy.Size chart
All posters follow the ISO A series, so they fit any standard off-the-shelf frame. Printed edge to edge, with no white border.
| Size | Centimetres | Inches (US) | Millimetres (UK/AU) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11×14 in | 21 × 29.7 cm | 8.3 × 11.7" | 210 × 297 mm |
| 16×20 in | 29.7 × 42 cm | 11.7 × 16.5" | 297 × 420 mm |
| 18×24 in | 42 × 59.4 cm | 16.5 × 23.4" | 420 × 594 mm |
| 24×36 in | 59.4 × 84.1 cm | 23.4 × 33.1" | 594 × 841 mm |
How each size reads on a wall
A2 and A1 work best above a sofa or a bed.
About our frames
Unframed
Ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame.
Black, aluminium
Anodised aluminium profile with a plexiglass front. Light, impact-resistant and it will not warp or yellow over the years.
Chrome, aluminium
Same aluminium build in a polished chrome finish, with plexiglass glazing for lightness and longevity.
Every frame ships assembled with the print already mounted, plus hanging hardware.