Dorsay Or The Complete Dandy (1911)
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ISBN10: 1436589037
ISBN13: 9781436589031
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.54
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436589031
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.54
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dorsay or The Complete Dandy is a book written by W. Teignmouth Shore and published in 1911. The book is a biography of Count Alfred Guillaume Gabriel d'Orsay, a French artist and dandy who was a prominent figure in the London social scene in the early 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of d'Orsay's life, including his upbringing in France, his marriage to the daughter of Lord Blessington, his friendship with Lord Byron and other notable figures, and his reputation as a fashion icon and socialite. The author also explores d'Orsay's artistic talents, including his work as a portrait painter and sculptor. The book is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of fashion, art, and the social scene in 19th century London.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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