Overview
A vibrant, hand-pulled color relief print (likely a linocut or woodblock) depicting a cluster of primroses against a dramatic black background.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
M. J. Rice 'Primroses' Color Relief Print, c. 1950s
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
Post-war artists in the 1950s sought to bring the 'honest' beauty of the natural world into the home through accessible, handmade art.
Maker / Origin
M. J. Rice was a prolific mid-century printmaker known for capturing the quiet elegance of botanical specimens and landscapes.
Condition & Value
The print appears to have excellent color saturation with no visible fading from UV exposure. Quick ID could not verify a named-artist market here, so this is intentionally priced like decorative/local-sale art. Values for M. J.
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