Dandy Collection (#2)

Woman seated on a sofa flattering an ugly man. One is never ugly with a distinguished figure
FLO4691228 Woman seated on a sofa flattering an ugly man. One is never ugly with a distinguished figure. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Jean Gabriel Scheffer

Lady receiving a rose from a gentleman in a park under a statue. She says, It's not a favor, it's only fair
FLO4691552 Lady receiving a rose from a gentleman in a park under a statue. She says, It's not a favor, it's only fair

Lady and gentleman wearing a wig in a parlor, 19th century. She says, A wig? Really, I never guessed
FLO4691537 Lady and gentleman wearing a wig in a parlor, 19th century. She says, A wig? Really, I never guessed... She thinks, It's a plain as the nose on your face

Woman meeting a portly dandy in a parlour with large mirror and sofa. Charmed to meet you! (What an oaf)
FLO4691295 Woman meeting a portly dandy in a parlour with large mirror and sofa. Charmed to meet you! (What an oaf!) Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Jean

Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor. She says, It's madness, my friend! Am I worth it
FLO4691424 Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor. She says, It's madness, my friend! Am I worth it? She thinks, The stones are so tiny

Regency gentlemen fighting a duel with pistols in Hyde Park. The Point of Honor decided on the Leaden argument of a
FLO4619169 Regency gentlemen fighting a duel with pistols in Hyde Park. The Point of Honor decided on the Leaden argument of a Love Affair

Regency fops admiring the ballerina Maria Mercandotti, the Andalusian Venus
FLO4618893 Regency fops admiring the ballerina Maria Mercandotti, the Andalusian Venus, perform a pirouette in the Green Room at the Opera

Male dandy in cap, lace ruff collar, short cape, quilted doublet, hose, buckle shoes, wearing a sword
5912939 Male dandy in cap, lace ruff collar, short cape, quilted doublet, hose, buckle shoes, wearing a sword. Le Mignon, 16th century

Fashionable man with monocle, era of Marie Antoinette
5893574 Fashionable man with monocle, era of Marie Antoinette.; (add.info.: Fashionable man with monocle, in striped coat and tricorn, era of Marie Antoinette. Le Lorgneur)

Man in town overcoat with concealed buttons carrying an umbrella, and man in double-breasted coat wearing spats
FLO4709840 Man in town overcoat with concealed buttons carrying an umbrella, and man in double-breasted coat wearing spats and carrying a cane. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

Man in double-breasted overcoat with belt and man in double-breasted Raglan coat with patch pockets and overnight bag
FLO4709857 Man in double-breasted overcoat with belt and man in double-breasted Raglan coat with patch pockets and overnight bag. In the background is a railway station

Man in formal wear with long-tailed jacket over striped trousers and man in double-breasted suit with wide lapels
FLO4709818 Man in formal wear with long-tailed jacket over striped trousers and man in double-breasted suit with wide lapels. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

Parisian dandy with dog carrying a cane, circa 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Benjamin Rotch's
FLO4671870 Parisian dandy with dog carrying a cane, circa 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Benjamin Rotch's " Manners and Customs of the French, " London, Sotheran

Anne de Batarnay de Joyeuse, Duke of Joyeuse, mignon and admiral in the reign of King Henri III of France
FLO4571405 Anne de Batarnay de Joyeuse, Duke of Joyeuse, mignon and admiral in the reign of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio

Votaries of the Weed No 37 (colour litho)
8660528 Votaries of the Weed No 37 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 37)

Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820)
FLO4717931 Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820) in 18th century foppish costume

Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, men in long wigs powdered with pomatum
FLO4717956 Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, men in long wigs powdered with pomatum. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier)

Man in three-button Raglan overcoat and man in double-breasted travel coat carrying a briefcase and smoking a pipe
FLO4709826 Man in three-button Raglan overcoat and man in double-breasted travel coat carrying a briefcase and smoking a pipe. In the background is the National Gallery, London

Two ladies talking in a garden. She says, You were the prettiest woman at the ball. She thinks, After me
FLO4691224 Two ladies talking in a garden. She says, You were the prettiest woman at the ball. She thinks, After me. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss

Two gentlemen standing in front of the stock market talking. A handsome cab behind them
FLO4691429 Two gentlemen standing in front of the stock market talking. A handsome cab behind them. One says, God, you mock everything, have you no conscience? He thinks, Of good composition

Gentleman and old lady standing at a table in a restaurant. He says, ma'am, you are leaving your fortune to fate
FLO4691417 Gentleman and old lady standing at a table in a restaurant. He says, ma'am, you are leaving your fortune to fate. He thinks, if she catches me

Lady in an art gallery stepping on a gentleman's foot. He says, It's nothing, ma'am
FLO4691365 Lady in an art gallery stepping on a gentleman's foot. He says, It's nothing, ma'am. He thinks, Right on my corn

Gentlemen in a English garden admiring a rose. He says, It's like paradise on earth
FLO4691335 Gentlemen in a English garden admiring a rose. He says, It's like paradise on earth. He thinks, It has less grace than an onion

Lady playing the piano in a parlour to guests. Another lady says, She's very talented
FLO4691327 Lady playing the piano in a parlour to guests. Another lady says, She's very talented. She thinks, Now we have to swallow a concerto

Gentleman and ugly lady with beautiful portrait in a parlour. He flatters her with, It looks like you
FLO4691313 Gentleman and ugly lady with beautiful portrait in a parlour. He flatters her with, It looks like you, but you are more beautiful in the flesh

Model with St. Bernard puppy dog on lead - wearing double-breasted jacket (large lapels) and wide flared trousers. Also wearing a baker boy cap and white roll neck sweater. Date: circa 1966

Dandies of Other Days (coloured engraving)
8650437 Dandies of Other Days (coloured engraving) by Grego, Joseph (1843-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dandies of Other Days)

Young man in coat with oval buttons, era of Marie Antoinette
5893593 Young man in coat with oval buttons, era of Marie Antoinette.; (add.info.: Young man in coat with oval buttons, striped waistcoat and hose, era of Marie Antoinette)

Gentleman tipping a servant in a hotel room, 19th century. He says, By God, maybe it's not so urgent
FLO4691534 Gentleman tipping a servant in a hotel room, 19th century. He says, By God, maybe it's not so urgent. He thinks, Finally! I've already done my grieving

Lady and old gentleman in a parlor, 19th century. She says, But how can you live on 6, 000 francs
FLO4691517 Lady and old gentleman in a parlor, 19th century. She says, But how can you live on 6, 000 francs? She thinks, It's enough, you old miser

Bookish woman in a library talking to an author. She says, Your last novel is delicious with an indescribable charm
FLO4691368 Bookish woman in a library talking to an author. She says, Your last novel is delicious with an indescribable charm. She thinks, Although I only read a few pages

Man and woman in a restaurant with a glutton. He says, But you don't eat
FLO4691356 Man and woman in a restaurant with a glutton. He says, But you don't eat? He thinks, He inhales! Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist

Two ladies on a sofa in a parlour. She says, You know there's no hurry
FLO4691300 Two ladies on a sofa in a parlour. She says, You know there's no hurry. She thinks, She won't move! Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss

Gentleman being attacked by naughty children in a parlour. He says, They are really charming
FLO4691296 Gentleman being attacked by naughty children in a parlour. He says, They are really charming. He thinks, They are out of control

Gentleman with cane and top hat interrupting a lady at her toilette. Hello, how nice to see you! (You beast)
FLO4691241 Gentleman with cane and top hat interrupting a lady at her toilette. Hello, how nice to see you! (You beast!) Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Jean

Woman in fancy dress costume as a dandy, le chicard, with plumed hat, false nose, red shirt, white pants and gloves
FLO4684601 Woman in fancy dress costume as a dandy, le chicard, with plumed hat, false nose, red shirt, white pants and gloves, and high boots with spurs

Fashionable people shopping in the Galleries de Bois, Wooden Gallery, (now the Palais Royal), Paris
FLO4656909 Fashionable people shopping in the Galleries de Bois, Wooden Gallery, (now the Palais Royal), Paris. Chromolithograph from Paul Lacroix The Eighteenth Century: Its Institutions, Customs

Lord Henry Seymour, 19th century (painting)
1744577 Lord Henry Seymour, 19th century (painting); (add.info.: Lord Henry Seymour (1805-1859) famous parisian dandy); Photo: Tallandier

Anatol de Saint Hypothese, daring player of the stock market (colour litho)
8656433 Anatol de Saint Hypothese, daring player of the stock market (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anatol de Saint Hypothese)

English Period Costumes: A Gentleman, Nineteenth Century (colour litho)
8668197 English Period Costumes: A Gentleman, Nineteenth Century (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gentleman, Nineteenth Century)

Ratapoil, toned plaster sculpture by Honore Daumier (1808-79), 1850-51
XTD68572 Ratapoil, toned plaster sculpture by Honore Daumier (1808-79), 1850-51; 43.2x15.2x cm; Albright Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, USA

Regency fops and belles riding and promenading along the front at Brighton, 1825 (engraving)
FLO4618936 Regency fops and belles riding and promenading along the front at Brighton, 1825 (engraving); (add.info.: Regency fops and belles riding and promenading along the front at Brighton)

Young woman flattering a sick old man seated next to a table of medicines in a bedroom
FLO4691270 Young woman flattering a sick old man seated next to a table of medicines in a bedroom. What are you saying? You look like an emperor

Gentleman flattering an older woman in front of a fireplace in a parlour. I'd die if you were over 30
FLO4691263 Gentleman flattering an older woman in front of a fireplace in a parlour. I'd die if you were over 30! (30 years of marriage)

Gentleman and lady on a date in a garden, 19th century. She says, Scandalous! You hardly know me
FLO4691373 Gentleman and lady on a date in a garden, 19th century. She says, Scandalous! You hardly know me! She thinks, My feelings are running ahead of me

Men in smoking and formal wear at a chic party from the 1920s. Man in smoking suit with wide lapels offering a
FLO4709772 Men in smoking and formal wear at a chic party from the 1920s. Man in smoking suit with wide lapels offering a cigarette to another man in formal wear with black bow tie

Regency gentlemen and ladies dancing at the Lord Mayor's ball. Lord Mayor Robert Waithman with ceremonial chain
FLO4619032 Regency gentlemen and ladies dancing at the Lord Mayor's ball. Lord Mayor Robert Waithman with ceremonial chain and staff of office. City Ball at the Mansion House

Lady flattering a foppish gentleman in a parlour. Always so smart! (You big booby)
FLO4691279 Lady flattering a foppish gentleman in a parlour. Always so smart! (You big booby!) Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Jean Gabriel Scheffer

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"Dandy: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Style" Step into the world of dandies, where sophistication meets flamboyance. Just like the pages of "Just Dandy" by David Wright, these men embody a certain charm that is hard to resist. Picture Hercule Poirot, with his meticulous grooming and impeccable taste in fashion, solving mysteries while looking effortlessly chic. One cannot discuss dandies without mentioning RICHARD BEAU NASH, an influential figure in 18th-century society who set the standards for gentlemanly behavior and refined attire. Chesterfield and Vanity Fair became synonymous with elegance thanks to their portrayal of these fashionable gentlemen. In Oscar Wilde's masterpiece "Dorian Gray, " Lord Henry Wotton exemplifies the epitome of dandyism with his extravagant lifestyle and obsession with youth. Early bicycles were not only a mode of transportation but also a statement piece for these stylish individuals as they glided through town. Boldini's mesmerizing portrait captures Count Robert de Montesquiou's allure perfectly—a true embodiment of what it means to be a dandy. Charles Dickens introduced us to Mr Toots from "Dombey & Son, " whose quirky personality added an endearing touch to this tale filled with social hierarchies. Bunny Roger was another notable figure known for his sartorial choices that turned heads wherever he went. L'eau print by George Barbier showcases how even something as simple as water can be transformed into art when seen through the eyes of a dandy. But let us not forget those humorous moments that make life more enjoyable—a man falling off a broken chair at a dinner party or finding amusement in smartly dressed men on comic greetings cards—dandies bring joy even in unexpected ways. The legacy of dandies lives on, reminding us all that style is not just about clothes; it is an attitude—an expression of individuality.