Monday. After antique flea market

In above, oil paints were also used.

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I have a theory, but I'm not sure.

Tim gets a gold star for his forehead!

Monday Answer

The answer is Thorem painting. Theorem was taken to mean a stencil where the colors and shapes did not touch one another so that any one painting had to have at least two plans/theorems/stencils, for the painting to be done properly. The art of theorem stencils began at the turn of the 18th century. It was taught to women in academies and boarding schools throughout colonial New England. The objects of the painting are traditionally painted on white or cream color velvet then framed or matted. The theorems are multiple overlays and designs are always three dimensional, primitive, and stylized in nature. The resulting design is bridgeless- there are no gaps in between the overlays but for that to happen you have to wait until the paint is fully dry to use the next theorem. Actually, they look very nice in the proper setting, framed well, and lit, (the velvet cuts down reflection) Still, they are very much related to Elvis on black velvet but without the sparkled and glitter paint, which to my eye is not a two century improvement.

For additional interest. Examples www.hopeangier.com and www.rosier-period-art.com. Other information available on any browser under �Theorem Painting�. In fact a very nice example is up on ebay at 290135072302 (theorem painting). (I have no tie to any of these places)

Re: Monday Answer

Thanks for doing these. A lot of them I don't know the answers to a first, but enjoy the hunt for the answer and always end up learning something.

Please keep up the good work.