Lot 18203: Clayton Clarke (Kyd) - Rare watercolour of Betsy Trotwood 1890
This rare pen, ink and watercolour drawing of Betsey Trotwood is by Joseph Clayton Clarke (pseudonym Kyd).
Clarke had many occupations during his career. He was a designer of cigarette cards, postcards and Fore-edge painter principally specializing in Dickens Characters from 1912. He worked for ‘Punch’ for only one day and as a freelance artist until 1900.
Joseph Clarke was apparently a profligate and eccentric man – a trait common amongst artists!! His cartoon caricatures are full of humour and personality and he captures the character’s expressions and ‘way of life’ expertly.
The characters of Charles Dickens are something more than mere fictional creations, mere creatures of the imagination. They breathe and live in real flesh and blood they exist in our very midst. We know or seem to have known them personally…… they will cease to charm us only when the English language is forgotten or human nature ceases to exist.
Size: 7in x 4.5in (18cm x 11.5cm)
Condition report:
Excellent condition - please review the images carefully
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