SPY - The Vanity Fair Caricature of Leslie Ward - Epoch 19

VntyFrWhsWh This image is a detailed, colored caricature of a man in a formal, Victorian-era suit, likely from a Vanity Fair print. The man stands in a side profile, holding a monocle to his eye with his right hand and resting his left hand on his hip. He has a prominent mustache and short, neatly combed hair. His attire includes a dark, double-breasted suit jacket with a high collar, a white shirt, a black bow tie, and black trousers. The suit is adorned with a pocket watch chain, visible in the lower left pocket. He wears black shoes with a spates visible beneath his trousers. His expression is stern and serious, with a slight downward tilt of the head, as he holds a monocle to his eye. The artwork is signed a stylized "SPY" at the bottom right. The background is a simple, light gray gradient, providing a neutral backdrop that does not distract from the subject. The caricature is detailed with fine lines and shading, giving it a realistic yet exaggerated appearance. The text at the top reads "Vanity Fair" The image is framed with a beige border.