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Tokay Grapes by William Seltzer Rice

Tokay Grapes by William Seltzer Rice

Tokay Grapes

William Seltzer Rice

Title

Tokay Grapes

 
Artist

William Seltzer Rice

  1873 - 1963 (biography)
Year
c. 1935  
Technique
drypoint 
Image Size
9 1/2 x 7 1/4" platemark (not square) 
Signature
pencil, lower right 
Edition Size
about 15 
Annotations
titled in pencil, lower left 
Reference
E-Z4 
Paper
ivory wove 
State
published 
Publisher
artist 
Inventory ID
RRT910 
Price
SOLD
Description
Flame Tokay grapes were once a lucrative crop for growers in Lodi, California. They are reddish-yellow in color and their skins are crisp and their flavor is full and fruity. Tokay grapes have seeds and as seedless grapes were introduced to the market, consumers changed their purchasing habits and the Tokay fell into disfavor. These grapes can be found only at local fruit stands from August to December.