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A lithography stone, part of David Christensen's 'Plattenkalk' series, stands vertically against a dark background in 2026. The light-toned stone surface displays stenciled numbers '8', '3', '10', '4', '2' and the letter 'a' (or 'e' rotated). Faint grid lines and scratches are visible across the stone's surface, indicating its use in the lithographic process. The bottom edge of the stone shows wear and minor chipping, resting on a flat, textured surface.

Close-up of Lithography Stone with Stenciled Numbers and Letters

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A close-up, black and white studio photograph captures a fragment of a lithography stone from David Christensen's 2026 'Plattenkalk' series. The stone, roughly rectangular with an angled top-left edge, stands upright on a flat surface against a dark background. Its surface is heavily textured with numerous scratches, abrasions, and areas of dark, possibly ink-stained, discoloration, indicating prior use in the lithographic process. The image emphasizes the material qualities and history of the stone.

Textured fragment of a lithography stone from the Plattenkalk series

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A cracked lithography stone, part of David Christensen's 'Plattenkalk' series, stands upright against a dark background. A prominent vertical crack runs down the right side of the stone, showing some material loss or separation. Handwritten numbers "+ 0.70" with a downward arrow are visible in the lower left quadrant of the stone. The stone's edges are rounded, and its surface shows minor imperfections and dust. Photographed in 2026.

Cracked lithography stone marked with numerical annotation, part of Plattenkalk series.

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A lithography stone, part of David Christensen's 'Plattenkalk' series, stands upright against a dark background in 2026. The stone's surface displays varied textures, including dark smudges, faint lines, and circular patterns, suggesting previous use or natural markings. The bottom edge of the stone rests on a lighter, textured surface, creating a subtle shadow.

Textured surface of a lithography stone from the Plattenkalk series

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A lithography stone from David Christensen's 'Plattenkalk' series, photographed in 2026, shows etched imagery and handwritten annotations. The rectangular stone, with a chipped upper left corner, features two distinct horizontal sections of etched designs. The upper section contains a rectangular area with horizontal lines, while the lower section depicts undulating, wave-like patterns. Below the etched designs, handwritten text reads "+ 1.00" with an arrow pointing downwards, indicating a measurement or instruction. The stone exhibits signs of use and wear, consistent with its function in the lithographic process. This image is part of a documentary project focusing on lithography stones.

Lithography stone displays etched images, handwritten notes, and wear.

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A lithography stone displays mirrored text for a concert poster, likely from 1984, advertising a "New Music Concert" in Calgary, Canada. The text, which reads in reverse, includes details such as "Calgary New Music Concert," "To Celebrate Canadian Music Centre," "Plays The Theatre," "Sunday, April 1, 1984," and "Tickets $2." Additional mirrored text lists composers and performers, including "Rod Little," "Bell Level," "Murray," "Eileen Koom," "Mark Stewart," and "Michael." The stone also features decorative floral and vine motifs. This image is part of David Christensen's 'Plattenkalk' series, created in 2026, which documents lithography stones.

Lithography stone features mirrored text for a 1984 Calgary concert poster.

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A close-up, black and white, vertical studio shot captures a heavily scratched and worn lithography stone, part of David Christensen's 'Plattenkalk' series, in 2026. The stone, likely limestone, exhibits numerous fine scratches, deeper gouges, and some areas of white residue or material transfer across its surface. A significant chip or break is visible along the upper left edge, revealing a layered or fractured interior. The stone stands upright, with its rounded bottom edge resting on a lighter, textured surface, against a dark, undefined background. The image emphasizes the material's texture and the marks of its use.

Heavily Scratched Lithography Stone Shows Wear and History

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A close-up, black and white photograph captures a heavily scratched lithography stone, part of David Christensen's 'Plattenkalk' series from 2026. The stone, with an irregular left edge and a relatively straight top and right edge, stands upright on a textured surface against a dark background. Its surface is densely covered with fine, intersecting scratches, creating a complex pattern of light and shadow, particularly concentrated in the center. The bottom edge of the stone shows some wear and minor chipping, resting on a lighter, subtly textured base. The image emphasizes the material's history of use and its tactile qualities.

Heavily Scratched Lithography Stone Reveals Texture and Wear

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A close-up, black and white studio shot captures a rectangular slab of Plattenkalk, a fine-grained limestone, standing upright. The surface of the stone is densely covered with numerous spiral patterns of varying sizes, appearing as lighter forms against a darker background. The texture of the stone is visible, with some rough edges and a slightly irregular top surface. The slab rests on a flat, light-colored surface, with a dark background behind it.

Close-up of Plattenkalk Slab with Numerous Spiral Impressions

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A close-up, high-angle view of a Local Improvement Debenture document from the City of Calgary, dated May 14, 1924. The document, likely a lithography stone, displays text detailing financial obligations, including dates like 'First day of January 1924' and 'Second day of June 1944,' and references to 'The City of Calgary' and 'Minister of Municipal Affairs.' Signatures or spaces for signatures for 'Mayor,' 'Clerk,' and 'Chairman' are visible. The document shows signs of age and wear, with visible scratches and chipped edges, particularly at the bottom. This image is part of David Christensen's 'Plattenkalk' series, created in 2026.

Historic City of Calgary Debenture Document from 1924

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A close-up, black and white, vertical studio shot captures the heavily scratched and damaged surface of what appears to be a Plattenkalk specimen. The rectangular object, possibly a fossil slab, exhibits numerous fine, intersecting white lines indicative of deep scratches across its dark, mottled surface. A small, dark, triangular indentation is visible near the top edge, and the top right corner shows a chipped or broken area. The bottom left corner is rounded, and the object rests on a lighter, textured surface, possibly a table or floor. The background is solid black.

Heavily Scratched Surface of a Plattenkalk Specimen

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Heavily Scratched Surface Reveals Faint 'Gamers Superior' Imprint

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