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Charles Keene
1823-1891
A Pair of Sportsmen
Pen and brown ink over graphite, on paper.
7 1/16 x 4 1/2 inches (180 x 114 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2095
Notes: 

Title from Ray.
Formerly in the collection of the artist's brother, Henry Keene.

Inscription: 

Signed with the artist's monogram at lower right.

Provenance: 
Henry Keene; from the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary: 

Drawing shows two men in hunting dress standing side by side on the grounds of a mansion, the man at right holds a gun under his arm and third man with a rifle is visible in the background at left.

Associated names: 

Keene, Henry, former owner.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.

Bibliography: 

Ray, Gordon N. The illustrator and the book in England from 179-1914. New York : Oxford University Press, 1976, p. 119.

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Keene, Charles
School: 
British
Century: 
19th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints