A man holding two fencing foils 1790 - 1814

This caricature by Robert Dighton the Elder from the early 19th century is a satirical depiction of a man in fashionable attire. The subject is shown in profile, holding two fencing foils, and dressed in a striped jacket and pink and white striped pants. The exaggerated features of the man and the humorous nature of the pose suggest a satirical commentary on the fashion and behavior of the upper class during the Regency period. The artwork is a prime example of the popular genre of caricature art, which flourished in England during the 18th and 19th centuries.