Magnolia Blossom

 

William Seltzer Rice

  1873 - 1963 (biography)

c. 1940  

drypoint with sandpaper ground 

6 1/8 x 7 5/8" platemark 

pencil signed, lower right 

perhaps 10 impressions 

titled in pencil, lower left 

E-F10 

antique-white Warren's Oldestyle wove 

 

 

RRT795 

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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.