The Great Chrysanthemum Metal Print
by Alethea M
Product Details
The Great Chrysanthemum metal print by Alethea M. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
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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...
$76.00
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.