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Radical Chrysanthemums

A delightful example of rich techniques used to build a lively design. In this pattern dots, large and small, dynamically frame chrysanthemums with radiating petals. Light ground snowflakes are inhabited by storm gods which offer a large motif against a field of fine dark ground blossoms and super fine dots.
In the collection of Galen Strasen, Oakland, CA

Medium Size — Typical size for a medium type is 11.5" x 13.5" Square Size — Typical sizes for a square type are 14.5" x 13.5"

Dark Ground Composition — in a dark ground stencil, the page is dark and lines and forms are cut away to appear light in the printing.

Tie Bars Reinforcement — this stencil is reinforced with tie bars carved into the paper. The tie bars disappear in printing when a second stencil is used to erase the structures.

Subject — flora

Keywords — best, bold, punched dots, radiating, reversing, rich textures, stylized, tie bars