Ramone Rice 1928-1985 Oregon Nocturnal MCM Landscape Western Native American

Up for consideration is a wonderful almost Mid Century Modern Nocturnal Landscape of a Old Western type Cabin by listed American Artist from Salem Oregon Ramone Rice (1928-1985). The painting is done on masonite, is unframed and measures a whopping 30 by 40 inches. It is signed in the lower right corner "Ramone Rice 78". It has been black lighted and have verified to be an authentic work of art by the artist. Likewise the medium size and painting technique and style all points towards a positive authentic painting by the artist.  The painting depicts a country moonlit "nocturnal"view at a slight distance from a faintly lit old cabin. It really is quite a complex view and of which only a talented artist such as Rice could make the piece believable. One can see light coming from the window of the shoddy cabin with the passing moonlight showing a visual path along and towards the subject. It is very sophisticated.  Provenance: Private Collection, Western Michigan.              The painting resided in a very interesting private collection in Western Michigan...We bought it all !!!  I mean the collection runs the gammet so stay tuned for some real exciting stuff from Coast to Coast and right from the bottom to the top culminating in works from New Hope Colony, Bucks County PA.  Biography:  The following biography is from Judi Rice Assony, sister of the artist:The following biography is from Judi Rice Assony, sister of the artist: My brother, Ramon Rice was born in Salem Oregon in 1928. He was the middle child and only son of a family of five. After high school, he was inducted into the Army and served in Italy after the war. During his service in Italy he learned how to speak Italian fluently and spent time studying the masters in the museums. He obtained a Masters Degree in Philosophy at Pacific Union College and later studied towards his doctorate in philosophy at USC. While studying at USC, he took voice lessons to strengthen his public speaking voice, for his intended career as a minister of the gospel. He developed a rich baritone voice and delighted in entertaining people with operatic arias at social gatherings.He started painting at an early age. I can recall the bedspread on his bed being used as a paint rag, and our mother keeping the door shut so guests wouldn't see it. He had the IQ of a genius, and was completely self taught as an artist studying the techniques of the masters. Although he painted landscapes and some still life's, his greatest love was painting people whose faces and bodies reflected great character from lives of hardship. He also enjoyed painting children. Although he loved beautiful things he had hardly any possessions. His paintings were popular and commanded high prices but he never could hold onto his money and was always in debt to his suppliers. He frequently gave money to those he felt needed it more than he did. When he died in 1985, there were many paintings in progress in his home. Best Regards, Johnny JohnnyCrystal Est. 1987