A Dandy 1818

"A Dandy" is a satirical hand-colored etching by S. W. Fores, a prolific English printmaker, created in 1818. The artwork depicts a man meticulously grooming himself in front of a mirror, highlighting the exaggerated fashion and self-obsessed nature associated with the "dandy" archetype of the early 19th century. This humorous caricature was a popular form of social commentary during the Regency period, providing insight into the cultural trends and anxieties of the time. The print is held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.