Elizabeth Keith, "Temple in Snow"

A lovely snow scene showing a young man walking in the snow holding a parasol. In the background, a large, ornately adorned gate in a vivid red contrasts wonderfully with the soft colors of the sky. The scene documents Elizabeth Keith's visit to China. A rare and scarce work. 

Date: ca. 1925
Size: Oban
Pencil-signed; first and only edition
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Condition: Some tape on verso, other excellent color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 24” x 1/2”, Classic Walnut, Clear

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.