{"product_id":"1897-prints-charles-keene-punch-magazine-art-outdoor-cafe-man-reads-newspaper-179182-xay6-099","title":"1897 Prints Charles Keene Punch Magazine Art Outdoor Cafe Man Reads XAY6","description":"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 study of a man seated in an outdoor cafe and reading a newspaper over a cup of coffee. Please see additional image for the completed work, which had been featured in \u003ci\u003ePunch\u003c\/i\u003e in 1890. \u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 114+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Prints; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 6 x 10 inches; 15 x 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod Paper has obtained a collection of artistic halftone prints, wood engravings, and etchings by famous English illustrator and \u003ci\u003ePunch\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece was illustrated by Keene, Charles. Artist initials in print - bottom right of image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: British Magazine Publication, England, Top Hat, Array on the Boulevards, Streetlamp, Streetlight \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXAY6C97 zz10000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33498969361,"sku":"179182_XAY6_099","price":53.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/XAY6_099.jpg?v=1571708559","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1897-prints-charles-keene-punch-magazine-art-outdoor-cafe-man-reads-newspaper-179182-xay6-099","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}