The Works of Max Beerbohm · Character
Count D'Orsay
A French-born dandy and painter whose rings, chains, and easy charm made him the ornamental counterpoint to Brummell's austerity.
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Also known as D'Orsay
First appearance: Dandies and Dandies
As a supporting figure in The Works of Max Beerbohm, Count D'Orsay is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Described as a wayward, excessive dandy whose art was marred by showiness and who failed to achieve the greatness of Brummell.
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D'Orsay is the book's second model of dandyism, a man who was nearly a painter and whose taste ran to countless rings and cobweb-fine chains. Where Brummell achieved the supreme effect through the least extravagant…
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