South Dakota State Flower Print | Vintage Pasque Flower Stamp Wall Art

A South Dakota state flower print issued as a 1¢ stamp that never existed: SOUTH DAKOTA struck across the top in worn letterpress, a group of nodding pasque flowers engraved at the centre, and Mount Rushmore State set below the frame.

About the artwork

Violet purple on lilac, one ink throughout. Five cup-shaped blooms nod forward on hairy stems, the fine hairs picked out as short strokes along each stalk, with deeply divided leaves spreading underneath them. A fern ornament fills the lower-left corner and the 1¢ denomination sits in a circle opposite. The perforated edge is drawn as real die-cut scallops on a plain cream sheet, so the stamp sits on the page as an object. Portrait, 2:3.

Why you'll love it

• Heads that bow, not stare. Every bloom tips forward on its stem, which gives the drawing movement most flower prints never manage.
• Deep purple with a pale backing. Violet purple over lilac is the strongest contrast in the purple range of the series, so it holds its shape even from a distance.
• Built as a set of fifty. Every state shares the same frame, denomination and typography, so any combination lines up.
• A gift for someone from South Dakota. Home state on the wall, without souvenir kitsch.
• Made to order. Printed after you buy, colour-managed, never warehoused.

Sizes and materials

• Paper — archival matte, rolled and unframed. Thirteen sizes in all: 8" x 12" through 30" x 40", plus A4–A1.
• Matte canvas — stretched on a wooden bar, no glare, ready to hang. 12" x 16" to 30" x 40".
• Framed canvas — solid wood floating frame in white, black, espresso or natural. 12" x 16" to 30" x 40".
• Pigment-based archival inks, rated to resist fading for decades indoors.

Styling it at home

Violet purple on lilac is the boldest of the cool inks, so unlike the paler purples it can carry a whole wall on its own rather than needing company. Charcoal, deep green and warm grey paint all give it a good backdrop, and it sits well in a dining room or a study where a little drama is welcome. Black framing matches the weight of the ink; espresso softens it if the room is full of dark wood already. Go 20" x 30" or 24" x 32" here, since the nodding heads and the leaf detail deserve the room. In a gallery wall, put it at the centre and let the quieter states sit around it.

Shipping and care

Unframed prints ship rolled in a protective tube. Framed canvas arrives ready to hang. Keep prints out of direct sunlight to protect the colour, and dust canvas with a dry, soft cloth.

Questions people ask

What size should I get? Above a console, desk or shelf, 12" x 18" or 16" x 24". Above a sofa, bed or mantel, go 24" x 36" or larger so the print holds the wall.

Does it come framed? Paper prints ship unframed and fit standard frames. Choose a framed canvas if you would rather skip the framing shop.

Can I collect more than one state? Yes. All fifty share one format and one denomination, so any combination hangs as a matched set.