Keene Collection (page 2)

Christmas Bills, 1872. A husband and wife take very different views of the benefits of striking. There had been many strikes in London, and throughout England, during 1872

Likes His Moneys Worth, 1872. The discomforts of the night trains are highlighted in this cartoon. Bunks were not provided in second class and passengers had to find their comfort where they might

Education, 1872. The Squire is told why his farmworkers child has been withdrawn from school. Whilst much had been done to promote the value of educating children

Defiant Definition, 1872. This cartoon illustrates a common difference of opinion on what exactly represents enough. From Punch, or the London Charivari, August 17, 1872

The Conscience Clause, 1872. A father bemoans the fact that his son, having attended school for a day, began to pass on the lecture about the evils of drink

Both Sides of the Question, 1871. The tradesman has his pint pot of beer to hand. Beer was the staple tipple of manual labourers

Gratitude, 1871. The vagrant exclaims And they Ain t half Buttered! I could a done as well if I d Gone up the Lane to the Union

Police Tyranny, 1870. The outcasts and the poor are seen lining up outside the police station. They are being subjected to police tyranny of the Victorian era

Nae That Fou!, 1870. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Nae That Fou!, 1870. This cartoon illustrates the growing difficulties that the middle-classes were experiencing in finding, and retaining, good servants

Tyranny, 1870. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Tyranny, 1870. A group of labourers and criminals are shown discussing initiatives that were designed both to improve the education of the working-classes, and to cut crime

An Open Secret, 1888. The blind man is not an honest beggar, but is instead intent, along with his little dog, on fleecing a philanthropic public. From Punch, or the London Charivari, December 8, 1888

Reprisals, 1888. The top-hatted gentleman has hit upon the perfect revenge for the disturbance he suffers from the neighbours noisy children. From Punch, or the London Charivari, August 16, 1888

Patent First-Class Costume for the Collision Season, 1876. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Patent First-Class Costume for the Collision Season, 1876. Travel by train was a risky business in the 1870s and collisions were not uncommon

In Propria Persona, 1875. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
In Propria Persona, (1875?). Two young medical students debate the merits of vivisection. From Punch, or the London Charivari, September 25, 1875

Tout Vient A Qui Sait Attendre, 1875. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Tout Vient A Qui Sait Attendre, 1875. Frightened passengers in the first-class compartment call to the guard, asking why the train has had to come to such a sudden halt

The Question Settled, 1874. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
The Question Settled, 1874. A Mrs Malaprop-like elderly lady, dressed in frills and lace rather unbecoming to one of her years, is taking a journey by railway

The Police and the Public, 1874. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
The Police and the Public, 1874. A labourer faces the court to make a complaint against the constable standing next to him

Necessitas Non Habet Bye-Laws!, 1874. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Necessitas Non Habet Bye-Laws!, 1874. The perils of over-indulgence and mistaking the alarm bell for one that summons servants are illustrated in this cartoon about the gentleman travelling first

A Hitch, 1874. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
A Hitch, 1874. The traffic manager receives with annoyance the station masters report. There was growing disquiet at the number of accidents that happened each year on Britains railway network

Chronology, 1869. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Chronology, 1869. Ever since the geologist, Sir Charles Lyell, had proposed in the 1830s that the world was much older than had previously been supposed

The Doctors Bill, 1869. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
The Doctors Bill, 1869. This cartoon harks back to the days when a fee was charged simply for consulting ones doctor. The Stout Cook complains that she had to wait for two hours in the doctors

Pity The Poor Prisoners?, 1868. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Pity The Poor Prisoners?, 1868. A satirical look at the state of the nations prisons in the mid-Victorian period. Here, a group of lower-class prisoners, probably enjoying, (in the view of Mr Punch)

Mrs. Frummages Birthday Dinner-Party, 1866. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Mrs. Frummages Birthday Dinner-Party, 1866. The mistress of the house catches a servant helping himself to wine. It was often recognised that servants would help themselves to the masters wine

Banting in the Yeomanry, 1865. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Banting in the Yeomanry, 1865. The Troop-Sergeant Major says It comes to this, Captain, A Mun E ther Hev a New Jacket or Knock Off One O My Meals

First Class Travelling, 1864. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
First Class Travelling, 1864. Various Evolutions Performed by Mr. M Lankie, after the Eighth Hour of the Journey from Edinburgh to London, in the Vain Endeavour to Obtain Relief for his Legs

Arms of Precision, 1878. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Arms of Precision, 1878. The setting is a Sham Fight, Aldershot.The Brigade Major is saying to the Officer of Artillery: If you Fire by the Compass due South, at a range of Two Miles

Self-Portrait Charles Samuel Keene English 1823
Self-Portrait; Charles Samuel Keene (English, 1823 - 1891); England; about 1845; Pen and brown ink over black chalk; 24.1 x 27.9 cm (9 1, 2 x 11 in.)

Advertisement for Pears Soap from Illustrated London News. 1894

PUCK: CARTOON, 1905. Mr. Orpheus of Boston. Thomas W. Lawson, as Orpheus, playing a lyre, and William A. Rockefeller, James R. Keene, J. Edward Addicks, and Henry Huttleston Rogers as wild animals

Caricature of Charles Keene, F C Burnand and John Tenniel
Caricature of Charles Samuel Keene (1823-1891), Francis Cowley Burnand (1836-1917) and John Tenniel (1820-1914), two Punch artists and their editor. 1882

Charles Keene / G Reid
CHARLES KEENE English artist and cartoonist Date: 1823 - 1891

Charles Keene / Harpers
CHARLES KEENE English artist and cartoonist Date: 1823 - 1891

Charles Keene / Pn Eng
CHARLES KEENE English artist and cartoonist Date: 1823 - 1891

Promissory note, Keene Cheshire Bank, New Hampshire, USA
Promissory note for six hundred dollars, Keene Cheshire Bank, New Hampshire, USA, dated 21 September 1837, signed by Chiron Holbrook and Salman Whitworth

Hotel Ellis, Keene, New Hampshire, USA. circa 1908

Tom Keene, American film actor
Tom Keene (1896-1963), American film actor, appearing mostly in westerns. Date: circa 1930s

NEW YORK: RESORT, c1903. St. Huberts Inn and the Giant in Keene Valley in the Adirondack Mountains, New York. Photograph, c1903

ADIRONDACKS: ELM TREE INN. The Elm Tree Inn in Keene, New York, in the Adirondacks. Photograph, c1903

Charles Samuel Keene, British (1823-1891), A Station Buffet, pen and brown ink over graphite touched with white gouache on brown wove paper

ADIRONDACKS, c1903. An old mill on the Ausable River near Keene Valley in the Adirondack Mountains, New York. Photograph, c1903

NANCY LANCASTER (1897-1994). Nee Perkins. American interior designer. Photograph, 1916

LAURA KEENE (1826-1873). American actress. Painting by William Henry Powell

Spinet - this lovely example with its six-legged stand was made in London by Stephen Keene at the Sign of the Virginal on Threadneedle Street in the 17th century

Downtown Keene New Hampshire in spring USA

Atlantic Telegraph: Father Neptune blessing Britannia and Uncle Sam on the successful laying of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable

Daniel O Connell (1755-1847) The Liberator, Irish politician and patriot, shown with the Irish Frankenstein, the monster of his creation (as England saw it)

Bird Migration. The lantern of the Eddystone lighthouse built on the Stone 13 miles South-east of Polperro, Cornwall, England, being used to observe migrating birds

A canoe in the Ashuelot River in Keene, New Hampshire

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Keene, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and sporting prowess. Foxhall Keene, the American polo player who left an indelible mark on the field of equestrian sports. His engraved image from 1891 captures his determination and passion for the game. But Keene's influence extends beyond the realm of sports. Charles Samuel Keene, an English artist and illustrator, showcased his talent in various works such as "Labor Ipse Voluptas" in 1869. His intricate illustrations brought life to scenes like Nightingale/Keene in Derby. Norman Keene, another talented illustrator known for topical drawings and travel posters, made waves with his caricature illustration depicting a skiing accident at Murren in 1925. The anger expressed by three men adds a humorous touch to this artwork. In contrast to these lively depictions is Norman Keene's replication of William Heath Robinson's original drawings on boarded up shop fronts in London. This collaboration showcases their dedication to preserving art while capturing the essence of merchandise within those shops. The artistic legacy continues with Charles Samuel Keene's thought-provoking piece titled "The Country in the Future" from 1876. Through his brushstrokes, he invites viewers to contemplate what lies ahead for our nation. Amidst all these creative endeavors is a glimpse into domestic life captured by an unknown artist: A man and woman caught off guard by a ringing telephone inside their dressing room. With humor and wit, they exchange words about answering it while not being appropriately dressed – a relatable scenario even today. Lastly, we encounter "A Cool Customer, " whose identity remains shrouded in mystery but exudes confidence through every stroke of paint or pen line used to create this intriguing portrait dating back to around 1871. From sporting triumphs to social commentary and everyday moments frozen in time – the name "Keene" encompasses diverse talents and artistic expressions that continue to captivate audiences across generations.