Artist and illustrator. Born Charles Samuel Keene in Duvals Lane, Hornsey. He studied law, but abandoned this in favour of illustrating. He became well known for his work in The Illustrated London News and Punch magazines. Died at his home 112 Hammersmith Road.
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Charles Keene
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abstract painter and sculptor, and teacher. Born in London and grew up in Hornsey. Head of painting and sculpture at St Martin's School of Art, London, in the 1980s. In the last decade of his life,...
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Watercolour painter. Â Probably born in London. Â Travelled on the Continent. Â Painted principally landscapes and nature, especially trees. Â From 1794 suffered mental illness and died in the care of...
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