These are gorgeous! I was really hesitant because of the higher price but they are really good looking in person. The frame is distressed so expect small inconsistencies in color/texture. The matte is not behind glass, it is a textured beige fabric. The prints themselves are behind glass. I plan on putting them in a row in the space above my TV (I have tall ceilings). Hopefully it won't be too hard to get them spaced evenly and level!