The Dandy Possibly 1810

"The Dandy," a hand-colored etching by British artist James Gillray, satirizes the fashionable "dandy" of the early 19th century. The print depicts a man, dressed in the height of fashion, riding a horse with a comical, exaggerated expression. Gillray's use of caricature and satire is typical of his work, which often targeted social trends and political figures. This particular work is now housed in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.