William Castle Keith (1864-1927), Paris Scene

This is a charming Post Impressionist early 20th century Parisian market scene by the well-listed American artist William Castle Keith** (1864 - 1927). The painting appears to depict a rather drizzly Paris late autumn day, but the market is, nevertheless, bustling. The white of the tent and the pops of color in the clothing against the sunless sky give life to the scene. The gold leafed frame is a work of art; although not original, is of the period. Both the painting and the frame are in overall very good condition. The painting has not been examined out of the frame, nor has it been black lite.

**Walter Castle Keith (1863-1927) was born in Penfield near Rochester N.Y. on February 18, 1863. In 1889 Keith began his art career by studying drawing at the Paul Nauen School in Munich, which was then regarded to be one of the most prominent schools for art in that famous old city. In addition, he studied in London, Paris and sketched for a summer in Italy. Castle Keith's studies resulted in one of his paintings won a gold medal at the Paris Exhibition of 1895.
After numerous trips to Europe, Keith in 1901 decided to move to The Netherlands. He spent several years in Amsterdam, where two of his paintings were acquired by the Stedelijk Museum. He also painted in The Hague at Laren an North Brabant, where he lived and painted in the small peasant village of Heeze until 1921, when he returned to the United States.