I was really hoping there would be some actual metallic paint, but alas it is just a photo-like reproduction of a painting. There are many flaws in the original that I wish they had cleaned up before reproducing. I do like the colors and subject matter. It is so convenient that the picture hanger is included. It doesn't cost the supplier much, and it allowed me to have the picture on the wall within minutes of opening. Otherwise, I was out of picture hangers and would have had to make a trip to the store before hanging.