Elizabeth Keith, "Buk (Gong) Player, Korea"

In this colored etching produced by Keith, a performer plays the buk, a traditional Korean drum covered with animal hide and decorated elaborately with bright colors. 

Date: 1927
Medium: Color etching
Size: Image size approx. 8.5" x 9"; paper size approx. 12.5" x 15"
Edition: 5/50
Condition: Tape residue on margin, creasing on margins, otherwise excellent color and condition
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Elizabeth Keith (1887-1956) was a Scottish printmaker who documented her travels in Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia through woodblock prints, paintings, and etchings. A number of her woodblock prints were produced in collaboration with Watanabe Shozaburo in the early 20th century.