Cecil Rice: The Colour of Light - Softcover

Rice, Cecil; Cooper, Zoe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906690529 ISBN 13: 9781906690526

Publisher: Halstar, 2013

Synopsis

This superb, beautifully-presented book, features over 120 paintings by artist Cecil Rice. It is a celebration of this artist’s passion for light, colour and atmosphere. His handling of sunlight, which seems to radiate from the page, is a testament to his vision and skill. The 2006 book Cecil Rice: Venice, Sunlight and Water, has long been out of print and difficult to obtain. This new book incorporates many of the most stunning images from the previous volume, but adds many watercolours that have never before been published. Venice, which has proved to be such a rich source for his work, remains important. For more than two decades his love for the city has resulted in truly remarkable watercolours that are applauded by critics and collectors alike. But beyond the thrall of Venice, among his most recent paintings are tantalising glimpses of Indian and Mughal subjects, seascapes, dramatic nocturnes and Thames views. Cecil has a love of travel that shows no signs of abating. Florence, Rome, Tuscany, Tunisia, Egypt and Spain have all provided exciting subjects for him, from the warm allure of Southern Europe to North Africa and India. In contrast, the cooler earth-golds and blues of the north are explored, from the sea at Brighton, along the canals of Amsterdam and the Thames in London and in spectacular icy nocturnes. His style is at once recognisable though not easily imitated. After many highly successful exhibitions, Cecil Rice:The Colour of Light is a fitting title for this collection. Here is a perfect opportunity to view the comprehensive range of Cecil Rice’s paintings. After the extraordinary success of his 2006 book this will be welcomed by an ever-increasing number of collectors across the world and will provide inspiration for countless aspiring artists.

Edition details

• Publisher: Halstar
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906690529
• ISBN 13: 9781906690526
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 144