Elizabeth Keith, "Korean Bride"

Elaborately dressed in a traditional honbak, a Korean bride sits attentively during her wedding ceremony. Behind her is a large silk screen decorated with an image of an elaborate garden. Exquisitely detailed and meticulously printed rare design by Elizabeth Keith.

Date: 1938
Size: Oban (11.5" x 16")
Pencil-signed, first and only edition
Condition: Fine color and condition
Suggested Mat/Frame Size: 18" x 24" (not shown)

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.