This afternoon I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2021/12/29/a-knights-tale-84-charles-and-betty/
Afterwards, having read enough more of ‘A Tale of Two Cities’, I scanned another five of Charles Keeping’s extremely expressive illustrations to this Dickens novel.
‘Father and son, looking silently on at the morning traffic’
‘ ‘How say you? Are they very like each other?’ ‘
‘Both resorted to the drinking-table without stint’
‘ ‘What has gone wrong?’ said Monsieur, calmly looking out’ gives the artist an opportunity to employ his device of sandwiching a slice of text between the bread of two parts of a picture, thus indicating the space between them.
‘The Marquis took a gentle little pinch of snuff’
Mat, Tess, and Poppy having returned to Sussex late this morning, the rest of us grazed this evening. Jackie and I enjoyed tempura prawns and her tasty savoury rice with a slice of Tess’s excellent Christmas cake. I drank Côtes de Gascogne Merlot-Tannat 2019.
And God bless, you every one! xoox Judy
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That last illustration is just priceless.
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick. The word “effete” immediately came to mind.
A good word, Liz. Thanks very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Sounds the holidays are winding down.
Slowly, Pat. Thank you very much
It sounds like a relaxing day. The drawings are splendid as always.
Thanks a lot, Merril. Still flopping 🙂
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Your books have the most wonderful illustrations!
Thank you very much, Anna
I am still enjoying Charles Keeping’s illustrations, Derrick! Enjoy the quiet days here at year’s end. Wishing you and Jackie a peaceful and joyful end of the year and a bright new year ahead. ❤️❤️
Your good wishes reciprocated, Lavinia X
A lovely relaxing day! 😉
Thank you very much, Ribana
First thing I thought on seeing that header picture was: looks like a motley crew. Makes me wonder how Mr. Keeping would illustrate some of the characters in today’s world.
Very perceptively, I expect
This makes me remember newspapers–usually weekly ones–that would publish stories bit by bit (serially, of course) with illustrations. I always enjoy these. Happy new year, Derrick–may it include further perusal of illustrations!
Thank you so much, Lisa. Your good wishes reciprocated
Your 5 scans of Charles Keeping’s magnificent illustrations are indeed extremely expressive Derrick ..
Thank you very much, Ivor
Such masterful illustrations would make cinematic interpretations superfluous.
So very true, John. Thanks you very much
The illustrations are stunning.
Thank you very much, Gary
A nice way to wrap up the year, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Jill
Sydney Carton is my hero.
Thanks very much, Crystal;
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We experienced ’empty house – very, very quiet’ syndrome yesterday as our young grandchildren left for Cape Town very early in the morning.
It is such a contrast, Anne. Thanks very much
Mr. Keeping’s faces and how much they express in emotions are always a joy to see!
The Marquis “snuffing” made me snort-laugh! 😉 😀
Happy end of 2021 to you all! May 2022 be filled with love, laughter, good health, peace, and many good memories made! 🙂
When our kids and grandkids go it is too quiet around here. 😉 The hubby and I get back to our normal routine fairly soon. Little Coop walks around sniffing and looking for days, hoping to find all of those fun people who played with him and spoiled him. 🙂
(((HUGS))) <3 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Your good wishes reciprocated X
Your header depicts an unhappy bunch! The drawings, as usual, are most amazing.
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Wonderful illustrations
Thanks very much, More
You’re welcome Derrick
I have enjoyed Mr Keeping’s exceptional characterization in this set.
I’m pleased, Dolly. Thanks very much
My pleasure, Derrick.
Sounds like a relaxing day.
Yes. Thanks very much, Sue