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1897 Prints Charles Keene Punch Magazine Art Character Ink Drawing Robert XAY6
1897 Prints Charles Keene Punch Magazine Art Character Ink Drawing Robert XAY6

1897 Prints Charles Keene Punch Magazine Art Character Ink Drawing Robert XAY6

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This is an original 1897 two-page black and white print set (comprising one halftone print and one in-text wood engraving, two single-sided pages) of a pen and ink drawing figure study for the character "Robert." Please see additional image for the completed version of the artwork, which had been featured in Punch in 1880.

CONDITION

This 114+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

  • Product Type: Original Prints; Black / White
  • Grade: Very Fine +++
  • Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 7.5 inches; 18 x 19 cm
  • Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
  • Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper has obtained a collection of artistic halftone prints, wood engravings, and etchings by famous English illustrator and Punch artist, Charles Samuel Keene. A majority of the works in this collection are sketched figures in historical costume attire, complete with artistic commentary and character dialogue. Revel in this charming collection of British caricatures.

This piece was illustrated by Keene, Charles. Artist initials in print - bottom left of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Coattails, Server, Bartender, Bottle Service, British Magazine Publication, England

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