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The Great Chrysanthemum Poster
by Alethea M
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The Great Chrysanthemum poster by Alethea M. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The chrysanthemum is one of the Four Gentlemen of China (the others being the plum blossom, the orchid, and bamboo. The chrysanthemum is said to have... more
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Artist's Description
The chrysanthemum is one of the "Four Gentlemen" of China (the others being the plum blossom, the orchid, and bamboo. The chrysanthemum is said to have been favored by Tao Qian, an influential Chinese poet, and is symbolic of nobility. It is also one of the four symbolic seasonal flowers.
About Alethea M
Fostering an appreciation for art became an intense desire for me during the 1960's "Age of Aquarius" movement. I wanted to be a hippy and join in on the fun. It was a new generation, a new set of ideals, and The Beatles were coming to America. What more could a teenager ask for! All I wanted in life was to grow my hair long, dye it blonde, and paint flowers on my face. THAT was the ultimate groove for me. I had just missed the Beatnik era, (although I would have loved sitting in a smoke filled underground bar wearing a beret, freaking out at some wild pop art, and once in a while going "wow man"). So with that in mind, I roared into the Love Generation while sitting 2 feet away from our black and white television watching The...
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Alethea McKee
Hey thanks Odd - whenever I get "painters block", Sumi art always gets me started again. The focus is so intense and the less strokes, the better. I've always been in love with the Orient.
Odd Jeppesen
I really enjoy this clean style. It refreshes the eye.