Magnolia Blossom by William Seltzer Rice
Magnolia Blossom
William Seltzer Rice
Title
Magnolia Blossom
Artist
Year
c. 1940
Technique
drypoint with sandpaper ground
Image Size
6 1/8 x 7 5/8" platemark
Signature
pencil signed, lower right
Edition Size
perhaps 10 impressions
Annotations
titled in pencil, lower left
Reference
E-F10
Paper
antique-white Warren's Oldestyle wove
State
Publisher
Inventory ID
RRT795
Price
SOLD
Description
Rice used sandpaper ground to produce the soft toning around and on the magnolia flower. Taking a closer look, the toning has a subtle grain texture, which creates more dimension against the hard lined etch. The magnolia is a popular ornamental and shade tree that produces large, showy white flowers that are highly fragrant.