"Catechism Under Difficulties; Free Kirk Elder (preparatory to presenting a tract): 'My Friend, do you know the chief end of man?' Piper (innocently): 'Na, I dinna mind the chime! Can ye no whustle it!!'"

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Charles Samuel Keene (English, 1823–1891)
Cut by: Joseph Swain (English, 1820–1909)

1872

Medium/Technique Wood engraving; India proof

Dimensions Block: 11.5 x 9.6 cm (4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.); Sheet: 22.3 x 16.8 cm (8 3/4 x 6 5/8 in.)

Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund

Accession Number55.2536

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsPrints

Signed Signed

Inscriptionsl.r.: "CK"

ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.