William Brice (1921 - 2008) Lithograph on paper, Reclining Nude Figure, Signed lower right in pencil 'Brice'; lower left 'Trial Proof' and blind stamp, center inscription: 'To B…M... with admiration and gratitude - Bill'. c1960. In black wood frame, glazed. 1lb Born in New York City, William Brice became a West Coast abstract painter. Speaking as a Californian, he made the distinction between the East and West Coast Abstract Expressionism: . . ."New York painting reflected the energy, the congestion, the twension of the city. The paintings of the same period painted here---and I'm thinking in particular of earlier Diebenkorn paintings---were more expansive. " (Herkovic 50) The son of comedian Fanny Brice and Jules 'Nicky' Arnstein, he was born April 23, 1921. Brice and his sister, Frances were raised primarily by their mother in a household where playwright Clifford Odets, composers George and Ira Gershwin and other friends from the Broadway theater were guests. Approx.
Measurements: Visible area 32 x 22 inches; frame 24 x 34.25inches.
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Print in excellent apparent condition, not removed from frame. Frame has light display wear.