William S. Rice

Rice, William Seltzer

American, 1873 - 1963

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The image depicts a man engaged in an activity near us. Tall trees fill the background, with a house visible on the right side of the composition. The sky above is dark with touches of blue among the branches. The brushwork is bold and graphic, resembling a woodcut technique. The color palette includes deep blues and blacks, as well as warm oranges and yellows for the fire and rising smoke. The smoke rises dramatically against the cool tones of the environment.
William S. Rice, The Bush Burner, c. 1930, color woodcut on laid paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.25

The Bush Burner

William S. Rice · c. 1930 · color woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.25

In the image, there is a large ceramic bowl filled with a variety of fruits, mainly red pomegranates and purple grapes. A butterfly with cream wings, accented in yellow and black, is perched on the left side of the composition beside the bowl. The color palette includes deep reds, rich purples, vibrant greens from the fruit leaves, and a neutral background, offering a sense of contrast. The bowl is positioned centrally at the bottom of the image, with fruit spilling over its edges and the butterfly placed to the upper left.
William S. Rice, Pomegranates & Grapes, 1920-1925, color woodcut on laid paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2019.109.63

Pomegranates & Grapes

William S. Rice · 1920-1925 · color woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.109.63