Charles Keene
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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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