"A Tradition of Gold" Signed and Numbered *Limited Edition Original Serigraph

Painted Area: 19" x 25"

Cotton Paper Size: 24" x 31"

Numerical Edition Size: 250

"Limited Edition" refers to the fact that there is only a certain amount, or "limited" number of serigraphs printed of a specific piece of artwork. After the edition is printed, all of the original artwork and screens used to make the print are destroyed or effaced. This ensures that no additional prints of this image will be made in the future. This is the opposite of an "Open Edition," where public demand determines the number of pieces included in an edition.

The limited life of the stencil prevents unlimited editions. Additionally, variables in the process of hand-pulling serigraphs mean that each individual serigraph is slightly different from each other serigraph in the edition. Minor deviations in color registration, paint distribution, and variations yield individual pieces that are truly "one-of-a-kind" or "original."

The "A Tradition of Gold" serigraph depicts the 1988 National Championship game between Notre Dame and the University of West Virginia. The location was the Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, Ariz., on January 1, 1989. The image shows Notre Dame quarterback and MVP of the game, Tony Rice, #9 with the football, who had a game-high 75 yards rushing and a career-high 213 yards passing. He completed seven of 11 throws and had two touchdowns. The Notre Dame offense rolled up 455 net yards while their defense held West Virginia to a mere 282, their lowest in 19 games. The Irish of Notre Dame won the game 34-21 and their eighth national championship, the most for any school on history.