Dashing 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 Crossword Craze / 1920
A dashing couple display the growing crossword craze with their checked attire and similarly squared-off small dog!

Prince Albert, Consort of Queen Victoria, looking dashing in his military uniform

Bowling in Chicago
Belles of the Bowling Alley - the Athletic Diversions of an Association of Dashing Damsels in their Club Rooms in Chicago

Recruitment / Callot
Potential raw recruits are given the once over before they take the Kings shilling. Experienced troops on parade look dashing to encourage & lure those in two-minds

Army uniform, 10th Hussars, man on horseback. circa early 19th century

Check Burberry suit, 1916
A dashing black and white check Burberry suit with a full skirt, a coat smart and practical for sport and country wear worn with a matching close-fitting hat. Date: 1916

John Burgoyne / Chapman
JOHN BURGOYNE Dramatist and army officer (he surrendered at Saratoga in 1777)

Sir James Brooke / Census
SIR JAMES BROOKE Governor of Labuan, later Rajah of Sarawak, at a time when the overseas population of the British Empire numbered 139 million

'Splendid Jem',recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, 1821 (engraving)
536811 'Splendid Jem',recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, 1821 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); (add.info.: 'Splendid Jem')

Like lightening in its quickness, Diamond Dick raised his revolver and returned the fire" from 'Dashing Dick
5668943 Like lightening in its quickness, Diamond Dick raised his revolver and returned the fire" from 'Dashing Dick Jr

Running
Jun Zuo

Rose, Walter, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rose, Walter, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 11

Small circular gift tag - original artwork - Urgent - Dog
Small circular gift tag - original artwork - Urgent - a little black Scottie dog dashing to deliver a letter held in its mouth. Date: circa 1937

British wedding photograph - smart couple. Date: circa 1920s

Picture No. 12479235
Miniature Short Haired Dachshund Dog, running Date:

The dash with the colours, Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879, (1900)
The dash with the colours, Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, South Africa, 22 January 1879, (1900). Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV

Horses gallop
500px Photo ID: 136605851 - 小'，中国...'雪原上"驰的骏马。. Shu-Guang Yang

Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth (colour photo)
3093752 Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth. Postcard, early 20th century)

Claude Duval robbing Squire Roper, Master of the Buckhounds to King Charles II, in Windsor Forest (engraving)
XJF360228 Claude Duval robbing Squire Roper, Master of the Buckhounds to King Charles II, in Windsor Forest (engraving) by Bowles

Simply Dashing Ridden By L.Wyer 29 March 1999 Date: 29 March 1999

Double track
Milan Malovrh

Portrait of Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon, c. 1555 (oil on panel)
2607827 Portrait of Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon, c.1555 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 110.2x80.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Andre-Benoit Barreau, dit Taurel, 1819 (graphite on paper)
2974135 Andre-BenoAt Barreau, dit Taurel, 1819 (graphite on paper) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 28.8x20.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Signed, dated)

Self portrait, 1839 (pastel on paper) (pair to 780926)
780925 Self portrait, 1839 (pastel on paper) (pair to 780926) by Bacon, John (1777-1859); 57.8x42.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Reporting the Vanderbilt race (b / w photo)
6002606 Reporting the Vanderbilt race (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reporting the Vanderbilt race)

Scenes on the Road in the Old Coaching Days, I (colour litho)
1037909 Scenes on the Road in the Old Coaching Days, I (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes on the Road in the Old Coaching Days, I)

The fire engine dashing to the rescue (colour litho)
2801152 The fire engine dashing to the rescue (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fire engine dashing to the rescue)

Advert for a French fashion ensemble called Le Chic on sale at Harrods, London, 1926 featuring a fashion threesome called Le Chic comprising jumper

Effects of the Storm in the Mersey on Tuesday, 1 November (engraving)
1591503 Effects of the Storm in the Mersey on Tuesday, 1 November (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jean Terford David, 1813 (oil on canvas)
490923 Portrait of Jean Terford David, 1813 (oil on canvas) by Sully, Thomas (1783-1872); 89.5x70.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Portrait of Claude Monet (1840-1926) in Uniform, 1861 (oil on canvas)
MMT173114 Portrait of Claude Monet (1840-1926) in Uniform, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Lhuillier, Charles Marie (1824-98); 37x24 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Portrait of a Man in a Red Uniform (w / c and gouache on ivory)
BOO73774 Portrait of a Man in a Red Uniform (w/c and gouache on ivory) by Saint, Daniel (1778-1847); 20x14.2 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Punch cartoon: William Ballantine, English Serjeant-at-Law (engraving)
6034933 Punch cartoon: William Ballantine, English Serjeant-at-Law (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Cartoon, Mr Herbert Beerbohm Tree, actor, seen here as the dashing Italian spy, Paolo Marcari, in Called Back, a production based on a novella by Hugh Conway. 1884

Couple Embracing Under a Japanese-Style Parasol, 1917 (screen print)
3034697 Couple Embracing Under a Japanese-Style Parasol, 1917 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a handsome man with his arm around his girlfriend)

The Count of Suzannet, 1817 (oil on canvas)
XIR391455 The Count of Suzannet, 1817 (oil on canvas) by Mauzaisse, Jean Baptiste (1784-1844); 220x143 cm; Musee d Art et d histoire, Cholet

Cossack Officer, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho)
STC169219 Cossack Officer, etched by the artist, published 1804 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Ferdinand Guillemardet, 1798 (engraving)
REV326164 Portrait of Ferdinand Guillemardet, 1798 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Henry Richardson (oil on canvas)
1781566 Henry Richardson (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 75x61 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK; (add.info)

Valentine card from a Man-Servant, with verse. Date: circa 1860s

The Admirals Ghost, c. 1939 (oil on Renaissance panel)
3712922 The Admirals Ghost, c.1939 (oil on Renaissance panel) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 63.5x86.4 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Ghost of Admiral Nelson; Nelson)

Cadets for Naval Aviation Take That Something Extra, 1943 (colour litho)
704832 Cadets for Naval Aviation Take That Something Extra, 1943 (colour litho) by Barclay, McClelland (1891-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Dashing through the decades, we uncover glimpses of a bygone era filled with excitement and adventure. In the 1920s, the crossword craze took hold, challenging minds and sparking a new form of entertainment. Meanwhile, Prince Albert's refined elegance captivated society as he donned his regal attire. In the quaint town of Fowey, Daphne du Maurier found inspiration for her timeless tales amidst its picturesque charm. Across the Atlantic in Chicago, bowling alleys echoed with laughter and friendly competition as friends gathered for a night out. A vintage penny farthing photo transports us to an age where bicycles were not just transportation but also symbols of daring exploration. The army uniform proudly worn by the 10th Hussars reminds us of bravery on distant battlefields. The check Burberry suit from 1916 evokes images of sophistication and style that have stood the test of time. John Burgoyne's collaboration with Chapman brought forth masterpieces that continue to inspire art lovers today. Sir James Brooke's presence in census records reveals his influential role in shaping history while Recruitment posters featuring Callot illustrations called upon young men to join their ranks during times of conflict. An enchanting illustration from Black Beauty brings alive Anna Sewell's beloved story about compassion and resilience towards our four-legged companions. Claude Duval immortalized on canvas captures our imagination as we delve into Macaulay's History of England. " As we explore these dashing moments frozen in time, let us cherish their legacy and embrace their spirit that continues to inspire generations.