BG 039

14" x 22" 1966

This captivating poster by Wes Wilson was quite radical, mechanically, for its time. It mimics the "blended, or split fountain" technique where the pressman spreads various colors across the "ink fountain" so you get a kind of rainbow effect. Except this wan't done that way. And as experienced as I am with printing techniques, I can't figure out how this thing was put together because it isn't made from a color separation....it's all mechanical.

Fascinating, colorful piece in perfect condition.

But the effect is very unusual.