Flower Vendor, Peking

Date:: c. 1924
Medium:: Color woodblock print
Publisher:: Watanabe Shozaburo

Typical Price

This charming Peking street vendor scene showcases Keith's gift for capturing everyday commerce in early 20th-century China. With editions limited to 30-50 impressions and no posthumous printings, every Keith print is genuinely scarce. Chinese genre subjects in good condition typically bring $800-$2,000 at auction.

Description

Portrait of a Chinese flower seller with baskets of peonies and chrysanthemums, the vivid floral colors contrasting with the neutral tones of the vendor's traditional clothing.