Henry Keyworth Raine: The Cellar Artist of Victorian London Henry Keyworth Raine (1872–1934) remains a quietly compelling figure in the annals of 19th-century British portraiture. Often overshadowed by his more celebrated contemporaries, Raine’s unique approach to painting—a deliberate embrace of darkness and a masterful manipulation of light—yielded strikingly intimate and psychologically astute portraits that continue to resonate with viewers today. His story is one of unconventional methods, relentless dedication, and a profound understanding of the human spirit, all forged within the con…