Ancient and Modern Military Dandies of 1450 Possibly 1819

George Cruikshank's satirical hand-colored etching, "Ancient and Modern Military Dandies of 1450, 1819", compares fashion trends of the 15th and 19th centuries. The image depicts two armored knights from the Gothic Hall in Pall Mall standing next to five contemporary military dandies, emphasizing the sharp contrast between the practicality of historical military attire and the flamboyant, often impractical styles of Cruikshank's era. The artwork, housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, humorously highlights the changing perceptions of masculinity and fashion over time.