Sardines in Reversing Sea

Large Size — Typical dimensions of the large type are 18.5" x 13.5"

Reversing Ground Composition — in a reversing ground stencil the pattern is composed from fields of opposite technique; light forms are carved into dark field which is then mirrored by dark forms suspended in light field. Often the two elements make a large overall pattern like a diagonal stripe.

Silk Reinforcement — this stencil is reinforced with silk threads woven specifically to this pattern inserted between two sheets of carved paper.

Subject — fauna

Keywords — diagonal stripe, fauna, fish, graphic line, punched dots, reversing, sardines, sea, silk