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Dandies at Tea, 1818. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
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Dandies at Tea, 1818. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Dandies at Tea, 1818
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This hand-colored etching on paper, titled "Dandies at Tea" by Isaac Robert Cruikshank, dates back to the 19th century and offers a satirical glimpse into the world of British fashion and pretentiousness. The image captures a group of dandies, fashionable men known for their extravagant appearance and affectations, engaged in the quintessentially British pastime of afternoon tea. Each man is depicted with great attention to detail, from their colorful clothing and accessories to their expressive facial features and body language. Isaac Robert Cruikshank, a prominent caricaturist of the time, expertly captures the emergence of this fashionable trend, poking fun at the dandies' pretentiousness and their desire to appear superior through their clothing and manners. The men are seated around a table, each holding a teacup in hand, engaged in conversation or simply admiring their own reflection in the polished surface of the teacup. The interior setting of the print, with its ornate furnishings and intricate wallpaper, further emphasizes the dandies' affluence and refinement. The etching is hand-tinted, adding depth and vibrancy to the already richly detailed scene. This work of art, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a fascinating glimpse into the fashionable world of 19th century Britain and the emergence of the dandy as a cultural icon.
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