Scottish Highland Gentleman – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 13, 1870
€ 420
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Date
1870
Sheet size
35.5 × 22.1 cm (14.0 × 8.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14156-25
Condition
condition with soft age toning.
About this sheet
Scottish Highland Gentleman – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 13, 1870
This colorful Vanity Fair portrait was published November 19, 1870, as Men of the Day No. 13. Depicting a Highland gentleman in traditional Scottish dress, the image stands out for its rich tartan pattern and confident stance.
Costume-based portraits from Vanity Fair are especially sought after due to their decorative impact and cultural specificity.
Condition: Good original condition with light age toning.
Framing tips: A pale stone or light gray mat with a dark walnut frame highlights the tartan without overpowering it.
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