Rakish Collection

Daphne du Maurier in Fowey
Daphne du Maurier (1907 - 1989), English writer and novelist, author of Rebecca and Jamaica Inn, pictured looking rather dashing while smoking a pipe

The Demon Bowler, from Vanity Fair, 13th July 1878 (colour litho)
XCF275000 The Demon Bowler, from Vanity Fair, 13th July 1878 (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Slightly Tipsy Rakish Cad attempting to play billiards, but likely to only succeeding in spoiling the baize. Date: circa 1908

Portrait of an Unknown Man, 1660-63 (oil on canvas)
FIT58802 Portrait of an Unknown Man, 1660-63 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 79x65.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper)
1217572 The Race Meeting, or The Gambler, 1853 (Pen and black ink on off-white paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 24.8x17.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

William Frederick Cody, c. 1889 (b / w photo)
DPL415447 William Frederick Cody, c.1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info)

1940S BLACK BERET
Smiling auburn haired woman sports a black beret worn at a rather rakish angle Date: January 1944

Slightly Louche Girl in a Studio portrait pose in rather unusual boyish attire. Date: circa 1908

A smart, rather foppish German Military Officer - 1900s
A satirical illustration of a smart, rather foppish German Military Officer - 1900s. Date: circa 1908

Three cornered knitted hat, circa 1941
A lady models a three cornered knitted hat, worn at a rakish angle. She also wears a herringbone tweed coat, with pearl earrings. Date: c. 1941

Vesta Tilley as Algy, the Piccadilly Johnny
Vesta Tilley (1864-1952), born Matilda Alice Powles, later Lady de Frece, music hall actress whose speciality was male impersonations

Female Type / Auburn Hair
Smiling auburn haired woman sports a black beret worn at a rather rakish angle

1930S Short Skirt
When the mini was known as an abbreviated skirt. Worn here with a cropped sun-top & a square bag shaped hat worn at a rakish angle

THE SMART SET 1913
Shifty-looking gentleman wears a double-breasted waisted overcoat with velvet collar & pocket flaps, wing collar & bow tie, spats, rakish top hat & a silver topped cane

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In the picturesque town of Fowey, Daphne du Maurier found inspiration for her rakish tales that continue to captivate readers. Meanwhile, in the pages of Vanity Fair, The Demon Bowler leapt off the colorful lithograph with a mischievous grin. A Slightly Tipsy Rakish Cad attempted to master billiards, his swagger adding an air of charm to his game. On a different scene altogether, a lorry load of Australian Artillery reinforcements rumbled along the road towards their destination, exuding a rakish determination. In contrast, an Unknown Man from centuries past stared out from an oil on canvas portrait with an enigmatic and rakishly confident gaze. At The Race Meeting depicted in pen and ink on off-white paper, The Gambler's sly smile hinted at his rakish nature as he placed bets with calculated ease. William Frederick Cody himself posed for a black and white photograph oozing cowboy charm and rakish appeal. Centuries earlier, John Rann - known as Sixteen Strings Jack - was immortalized in etching as he roguishly strummed his instrument. And who could resist the allure of a 1940s Black Beret perched jauntily atop someone's head? A Studio Portrait captured the essence of a slightly louche girl striking poses that were both alluring and rakishly unconventional. Meanwhile, across borders and time periods stood a smart German Military Officer sporting foppish elegance in his uniform. Lastly, we cannot forget the Three Cornered Knitted Hat from 1941 which added just enough flair to any outfit without crossing into ostentation; it was truly emblematic style. From literature to artistry and fashion choices throughout history – whether it be through characters like The Demon Bowler or real-life figures such as William Frederick Cody – there has always been something undeniably captivating about those who embrace their rakish side.