Mjconti you are right...too close to view a large piece actually.

For Gods sake. Make a gallery wall and start collecting . A billboard is seen from a highway??!!

You would have to be OUTDOORS to appreciate a painting in the size you requested, in that passage!! Do five , do three!!! Use your head:)

Myron, there are numerous sites to view and possibly decide to buy gallery wrapped canvas art. They are inexpensive. Buy 3 in the same size. You can choose one artist, one style, one subject. I actually bought one on Amazon (it's 24" x 18"). They offer free ship which is nice! Wayfair (also free ship) and Greatbigcanvas have some good choices. Art.com is great too, but may be more expensive. I've ordered very high quality giclee prints from them and framed them myself. They have thousands of art prints. You will have fun browsing.

How about scenic wallpaper?

I have obtained nice oil paintings at:

A. IRS seizure auctions
B. http://www.sellingantiques.co.uk
C. Ebay
D. Local Antique dealers

A source for scenic wallpaper:

Www.yrmural.com

Scenic wallpaper is a mural. He needs a combination of art of his choosing and nothing more than that. It isn't brain surgery, Three pieces , five. Whatever

Myron, the Maddona de la Sedia frame was from an antique dealer and it needed some work. The painting in the old frame is a reproduction as the original was lost. The frame was being thrown out so it was "free." The soldier painting I purchased at an IRS liquidation auction for $300. The frame was destroyed so I had it redone at Hobby Lobby. I have other large painting - but the point is there is no reason to get discouraged, it just depends on what speaks to you. You must be willing to put in some leg work if you go this route.

Sorry forgot to attach!

For that size, it would need to be commissioned. We have a 10ft by 5 ft painting, but it was by commission. Here it is

https://st.hzcdn.com/simgs/b7322ec80223b3ee_9-1536/home-design.jpg

always some interesting people on houzz...

just get a painter to paint a mural.
i have similar sized hallway wall and I painted a mural. its halfway done.
it is not bulky or heavy or expensive as a canvas.

Maybe a quilt or piece of fabric art?

Have you thought of hanging a folding screen? I just bought one for behind my bed.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/431290101786270496/

Google “Henri Rousseau” then click on images. I like these, but it might not be your taste. Keep looking until you find your inspiration. Have a canvas made in your desired size. Watch a few videos on how to paint. Decide whether you prefer acrylics or oils. Go out and buy an opaque projector. Project the picture on the wall and start painting. You would not want to match the artist’s style exactly. This will be your interpretation in your style. It can even be a family project. Many Renaissance paintings had multiple artists, with a background specialist painting the background and the master painting the foreground. Start with the background and work in layers, applying the foreground last. As you go, your skills will improve. After a few months, you will have your painting. If it doesn’t work out, you have still increased your skills, increased your appreciation of art, had an interesting life experience, and you can even paint over the canvas and try it all again!

I agree with many of the comments but I can see how certain types of paintings would work well; atmospheric, color blocked, etc. although I doubt the op understands that. I'm not a big fan of gallery walls, however, it is a workable option.

I paint on 4x8 boards all the time and they are doable for the home and make a statement and are easy enough to frame in place and manipulate through standard doorways.

I'm sure this may sound like a dumb question, but what/who is op?? Myron I'm sure you now realize the original idea of a huge piece of art isn't the best choice for the wall. You've asked the question & got a lot of ideas & opinions - some good, some kind of 'not for everyone' ideas & tastes too. We all have had ideas that have proved to be illogical and didn't follow through. And it's ok to have ideas & brainstorm! That is what creative people do. Myron I'm sure that you will go in a different direction now and research other options and you will find exactly what you want and like and what suits your style.

Just came across this photo while I was looking at dining rooms for ideas for myself. Artwork similar to this, but of course a subject of your choice that suits your taste & your home.

mjconti, I like the idea of maybe some Birch trees.

Paintings of birch trees are popular now. I just went to art.com and searched 'birch trees' and lots came up. You can do a search on other sites as well. And choose canvas prints, art prints, giclee prints - framed or unframed.

You may find this site (link below) interesting. You can select your art and custom the size. http://www.czarts.net/palette-knife-contemporary-art-ctps0a142-p-8082.html

https://www.saatchiart.com/

A Vast number of options. Paintings, photographs, by topic, by media... etc.

These recommended sites are pricey unless it was planned to invest a lot of money, especially if he wants to hang 3 pieces. I'd go with, take a look at, the sites I recommended first. Lots to choose from. Even Bed, Bath & Beyond offers a selection of gallery wrapped canvas art on their web site. I guess I believe it doesn't always take a big checkbook to find good choices. Good luck Myron. Happy browsing, happy shopping, and take your time!

I happened upon this site doing something else and thought you might want to look around.

https://naturalcuriosities.com/collections.html

Porter, I took a look. Very nice, but out of my price range. I don't know about Myron's!

Sorry some people are really giving you a hard time here, Myron.

Something like this wallpaper could be cool...https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/woods-wallpaper?adpos=1o1&adtype=pla&cm_mmc=Google-Mobile--US%20-%20Shopping%20-%20Home--Wall%20Decor-_-546291&color=018&creative=190633884682&device=m&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs6Gq9b2l1wIVwUOGCh1wAA1xEAQYASABEgJYQ_D_BwE&matchtype=&mrkgadid=3204377871&mrkgcl=694&network=g&product_id=546291&rkg_id=h-7f937a59803172834bf7cafc4c0df72d_t-1509817887&size=ALL&utm_campaign=US%20-%20Shopping%20-%20Home&utm_content=546291&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=Google-Mobile&utm_term=Wall%20Decor

mjconti, I never looked at pricing. Happened upon it and thought of your post. Well, shame and looking back they are very pricey to say the least!

Porter, It is fun to browse before looking at the cost! I admit I have champagne taste and a beer budget - or a local or California wine budget... Why is it that the most beautiful items(furniture, clothing, etc.) jump out at us and wow us, then we check the price and say to ourselves, 'no wonder I love it.' sigh. I just looked at Wayfair.com. Lots of wrapped canvas art, some come in sets of 2's & 3's. Reasonable. They seem to sell art from various web sites like greatbigcanvas, trademark fine art, andover mills, & lots of others; and the shipping is free. I'm sure Myron will find what he's (or she) is looking for now that many have advised against a huge piece of art.

Agree agree completely. I'm from California :) Now in the Mid West :(

How wide is the hallway? I have a thought.

Porter Edun, it's wider then a standard hallway. I'll have to go later to the house to measure. what did you have in mind?

Porter Edun, natural curiosities art is amazing! Def pricey though

That's great it's wide..... no need to look at the width.

Is Myron good with minor carpentry such as mitering corners to make frames?

I'll post a photo to show you what I'm thinking. I just put lights above some framed pieces to send you.

Sounds a bit crazy, but well.... you want art you like and you can find it. You can wait for Michael's 50% off frame sales which are often and get a handful of frames. Find art you like that is cohesive to go down the hall even if the frames are quite large, the would look nice filling only a portion of the large frame with a matte. You'd have to have the matte cut and that would be the main expense if you went with the Michael's very large frames. You could order prints from anyplace you like and mount them yet you would need the matte cut by Michaels or where ever.

I put the black lights above the prints...... forget the ceiling lights. You could hopefully have them wired if you like the look or you don't need the lights. Would look nice in that hall though.

that's a very cool idea Porter! So many options given on Houzz. You guys are amazing.

I used 1st art gallery and had the paintings I choose made to the size of my choice. They came out EXCELLENT. I also ordered a large painting off Saatchi Art and was very pleased.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Lilies_(Monet_series)

I gave it some more thought and have come up with another French impressionist botanical painting style that even a novice could handle: Monet’s water lilies. I grew up in Pittsburgh and am quite familiar with the large water lilies mural there. I knew there were others in the series. Until I looked it up on Wikipedia, I had no idea that there were nearly 250 paintings in that series. There are quite a number of them in the USA. There could even be one near you. I would start by doing a few studies on small canvases (great bathroom paintings) until you determine if you are ready to tackle a 70” x 120” painting.

Here’s a happy surprise: google how to paint Monet style water lilies, and you will find several instructional videos on YouTube.

Porter, Ohio fall very chilly weather has arrived. I'm in the Akron area. Joanne Fabrics and Hobby Lobby, as well as Michael's, also have a selection of frames.

A single work that size needs considerable space to be able to stand back and take it all in.

I'd go with a copy of a Albert Bierstadt myself.

Abstract, and DIY. Trying smaller scale versions first, of course. Just keep image searching for stuff you like until something starts to stand out. Preference will emerge.

The nice thing about having a reproduction made is having the opportunity to compare it to the original. The two reproduction paintings that I had made are in my top 10 most enjoyable purchases ever. I get a childlike excitement when they arrive and actually clap and jump up and down. They are beautiful, and I enjoy spending countless hours comparing details. I had very unusual paintings reproduced by relatively unknown artists.

I also had a great time having them framed. I used a local framer that also told me that she goes to customers homes for extremely large projects, I am sure most local small businesses will offer that. Also, the reproduction company that I used sent me an email with photograph upon completion so that I could have the artist make changes. I had the artist make two changes as I was having a copy of a charcoal drawing reproduced. Please don’t discount reproduction companies as they have thousands of relatively unknown artists works that can be reproduced, and the prices are phenomenal as is the quality.

mjconti, OP is the person posting the dilemma or starting the thread.

I've never been to Hobby Lobby, but definitely know about it. A bit far from Avon Lake!

They are all out by you. I'm not a big crafting person. I do paint a lot of antiques that aren't worthy of fixing. I do understand they have a lot of great things! I'll go over next time I head to Richfield to visit my in laws.

Tornado watch.... I'm taking my cats and putting them in the basement with radio and battery lanterns.....

Sorry to highjack your post OP.... we have important Ohio things about shopping here :)

And my laptop :)

Myron Angela, any thoughts on an approach yet??

haha, the more the merrier. I found a black and white image that I love. Just need to figure out what size for the wall 181"W x 104.5H" (to baseboard). I'm thinking of doing it in a gilded gold floater frame, or classic frame with a white mat.

Myron Angela, since we can't see your whole area it's naturally hard to say.

I love the black and white option! Feel that 4 or 5 vertical black and whites framed/matted going down the wall would really look great. I'm still wondering what's on the other side of that wall that's not in the photo?

Nice light coming in so must be wide, floor is lovely and neutral, wall color pairs beautifully with the paint on the wood of the baseboards.

I kind of feel like it's a crap shoot not knowing what you are pairing with this wall decor wise? Hence, my thought was simple yet elegant.

I still think a gallery wall with a variety of art to draw the eye along would be a better idea. If the hallway is wide, even better to place a pair of chairs in an optimal spot for contemplation. One large piece will not provide the interest that multiple personally gathered artworks would, IMO. Hunting for pieces that speak to you is fun and doesn't have to cost that much.

I'd like a simplistic clean look. There are 4 french doors on other side of hall, so a lot going on.

Posting this picture, let it be an inspiration. Will work in a wide(r) hallway.

Four French doors on the other side of the hall? That's a lot of light and potential for sun bleaching & fading. Porter Edun's suggestion of a series of black framed images is the most suitable for this area. If you go with black and white images, that will be much more fade resistant.

Great!