Elizabeth Keith (1887-1956)

Noh actor Shigiyama in ‘Hagomoro’

A series of Noh performances, of which only three were executed.

Elizabeth Keith in pencil, lower right

1936

dai-ôban, 29.7 x 43 cm

Fine impression and very good color; minor wrinkling, otherwise very good condition.

Richard Miles suggests that this print was issued in a small edition (maybe only thirty-one).  This printing must be an artist’s proof, as it is not It is pencil signed lower right, and inscribed in the lower margin “with the artist’s love and fond wishes Christmas 1935.” (?)  This puts it before the publishing date of 1936. 

US$560. (SOLD)