Description: This is a culturally significant and Historic Antique Old 19th c. Texas Civil War Era Black Americana Folk Art Oil Painting on canvas, mounted on artist board, depicting an African American family having a picnic in the woods, likely sometime during the post - Civil War Reconstruction Era. A young boy stands to the left of the scene, wearing a red shirt and holding a basket of eggs above his head. Near his legs, stands a small and loyal black & white dog. To the right of this scene, a seated older woman appears to be kneading dough, with a tea kettle placed on a small table to her right. Surrounding this matriarch are two other children, and a seated figure propped against a tree, which may be her husband, or her oldest child. Signed: "R.J. Rice" at the lower right edge. I could not find any information on this artist, but perhaps you know more about them or their work? This piece likely dates to the late 19th century - very early 20th century. This artwork is inspired by the 19th c. print titled: "A Roadside Scene Near Charlston," produced in 1872 by Albert Bobbett. This painting was originally stretched and mounted on stretcher bars. It appears that at some time in the mid 20th century, this canvas was glued down to this piece of artist board, likely as a means of preservation. Approximately 20 x 21 3/4 inches. Good condition for age, with a few light scuffs and edge wear to the painted canvas (please see photos.) Acquired in Southern Texas, United States. This important painting is priced to Sell. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks!
Price: 1350 USD
Location: Orange, California
End Time: 2025-01-15T02:04:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 45 USD
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Artist: R.J. Rice
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: R.J. Rice
Size: Large
Signed: Yes
Period: Historicism (1850-1900)
Material: Canvas, Oil
Region of Origin: Texas, USA
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Boys, Children & Infants, Community Life, Dog, Family, Farming, Figures, Forest, Kitchen, Ladies, Landscape, Men, Tree, USA, Women, Working Life
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 20 in
Style: Americana, Black Folk Art, Figurative Art, Folk Art
Theme: Agriculture, Americana, Art, Continents & Countries, Cultures & Ethnicities, Domestic & Family Life, Food & Drink, History, Hobbies & Leisure, Nature, Patriotic, People, Politics, Portrait, Social History
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Width: 21 3/4 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
