The Coat with a Fur Lining

"The Coat with a Fur Lining" is a wood engraving by Charles Samuel Keene, a 19th century British artist and illustrator known for his contributions to publications like Punch magazine. The work demonstrates Keene's skilled use of the wood engraving medium, a technique requiring precise carving into the end grain of hardwood blocks to create fine lines and detailed imagery. Like much of Keene's output, the piece likely combines social observation with narrative clarity, hallmarks of his satirical and illustrative practice.