Oscar, Oscar Wilde

Meet the original fashion icon! This 1884 caricature from *Vanity Fair* by artist 'Ape' (Carlo Pellegrini) immortalizes Oscar Wilde in his tightest trousers and most flamboyant pose. Notice the flower in the lapel and the white gloves; it’s a loving satire of the Aesthetic Movement, where looking good was a serious business. Wilde stands with legs crossed and hand on hip, radiating the kind of confidence that says, 'I know I look better than you.'

Technique: Lithograph

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