Carew Rice (American, 1899-1971), Inlet and Beaufort Scene - Ice Wagon

Flocked velvet silhouette, each with title and signature along lower edge of image, each matted and framed under glass. Inlet - Frame dimensions 7 x 14 in. Beaufort Scene - Frame dimensions 12 1/2 x 15 in. Carew Rice was a celebrated South Carolina artist renowned for his intricate silhouette portraits and evocative depictions of Lowcountry landscapes and Southern life. Born near Allendale, South Carolina, he attended the University of Chattanooga, where an art professor inspired his interest in silhouette cutting. He became a beloved figure throughout the South, known not only for his artistry but also as a folk singer and storyteller. Rice's distinctive silhouettes were highly sought after by Charleston society and collectors nationwide. Recognized for his exceptional skill and bold compositions, he was praised by poet Carl Sandburg as "America's greatest silhouettist." Foxing and toning to sheets; not examined out of the frame.

Estimate:$125

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