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Japanese Woodblock Print Night Scene Peking by Elizabeth Keith

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A Japanese woodblock print titled "Night Scene Peking" by Elizabeth Keith (1887-1956) 1922, The color woodblock print was made in 1922, signed in pencil lower right, initialed and dated and titled on block. The print depicts a lively night scene on the famous street known as Peking "Piccadilly", located just outside of the foreign legation quarters. was a Scottish artist and writer. Many characters go about their life and commerce in the traditional way. A begone era in Peking captured in a snapshot of the moment. Elizabeth Keith was a Scottish printmaker and watercolorist whose works were significantly influenced by her travels to Japan, China, Korea and the Philippines. Sight 14 x 9 ¼”, glued down on mat 19 ¾ x 14 ½”. Provenance: Former property from a California Regional Musuem. Reference: Elizabeth Keith The Printed Work by Richard Miles (plate 6 on page 27).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1922
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fine print with strong impression. Not framed. The print is glued down to the mat and the margins have some glue residues and peeling from previously mounting.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945045659082

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