Taking it easy today, I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2022/04/09/a-knights-tale-124-a-night-to-remember/ after lunch,
and then scanned four more of Charles Keeping’s superb illustrations to ‘Bleak House’.
The artist’s emotional breadth is displayed in ‘She drew his head down on her breast, and held it there’
‘ ‘I would rather be hanged in my own way,’ ‘
‘Mr Tulkinghorn shut up in his dark carriage, and Mr Bucket shut up in his’ makes use of a double spread.
‘Mademoiselle Hortense eyes him with a scowl upon her tight face’ is perfectly depicted.
Later, I watched the BBC live broadcast of the Women’s Six Nations rugby match between England and Wales.
This evening we finished the Red Chilli takeaway to which Jackie added some paneer of her own.
The illustrations make a big difference. I congratulate the Folio Society. Their books are very beautiful. I thank you for sharing.
Love the double illustration of locked away separately–one in a carriage and the other in a hearse.
Thanks very much, Pat
Whoa. If looks could kill, anyone within Mademoiselle Hortense’s line of sight would be dead.
Well put, Liz. I was thinking that was a killer look! ?
Thanks, Merril! 😀
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
It always amazes me how much Keeping can express with a few lines.
Indeed, Merril. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
All amazing Mr. Keeping illustrations! The details on the carriage are mesmerizing!
I wouldn’t want Mademoiselle Hortense to be mad at me! 😮 😉
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn X
I watched a bit of rugby league then snoozed in front of the fire after my return home. Julia returned from a shopping expedition with chocolate brownies. In different ways we both sem to have had good afternoons. 🙂
Indeed. Thanks a lot, Quercus
Taking it easy seems to be the correct procedure. I hope that a careful mixing of action and rest will work well for you.
Thanks a lot, Tootlepedal
I’ve often been impressed by the artist’s emotional breadth. Taking it easy is a good thing.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
I’m happy you’re continuing to take it easy, Derrick. Mademoiselle Hortense’s look could kill! I remember my mother giving me that look when I misbehaved.
Thank you so much, Jill
I especially like first illustration.
Thanks very much, Laurie. It is a very emotive one
Keeping’s illustrations had me riveted. Somehow, they also take me back to my childhood days of books supplemented with pictures.
That is good, Uma. Thank you very much
Hope you’re finally feeling better
Thanks very much, Sheree. Getting there
Charles Keeping knew human nature quite well and was talented enough to covey it in his illustrations.
Yes, indeed, Lavinia. Thank you very much
The details in the work are astounding
Indeed. Thanks very much, Gary
Sometimes having an easy day helps ?
Yes. Thanks very much, Ribana
In the first of this set of Mr Keeping’s inimitable illustrations, I am impressed not only by the emotional depth, but also the composition which blends two characters into one unit, emphasizing the bond between them.
Well analysed, Dolly. Thank you very much
The pleasure, is mine, Derrick.
Some books work better with illustrations, and as your post shows, it doesn’t have to be in colour. It can be pen and ink illustrations.
Thanks very much, Cynthia