Laughing Cavalier Laughing Cavalier The Laughing Cavalier (1624) is a portrait by the Dutch Golden Age painter Frans Hals in the Wallace Collection in London, which has been described as "one of the most brilliant of all Baroque portraits". The title is an invention of the Victorian public and press, dating from its exhibition in the opening display at the Bethnal Green Museum in 1872–75, just after its arrival in England, after which it was regularly reproduced as a print, and became among of the best known old master paintings in Britain. The unknown subject is in fact not laughing, but can
Cavalier (Nedor Comics) Cavalier (Nedor Comics) The Cavalier is a fictional character that appeared in comic books published by Nedor Comics. His first appearance was in "Thrilling Comics" #53 (April 1946). The Cavalier was later revived by Alan Moore for his work at America's Best Comics. The Cavalier was the secret identity of Rance Raleigh. The Cavalier only made three appearances during the Golden Age: "Thrilling Comics" Nos. 53 and 54, and "The Fighting Yank" #25 (July 1948). No writer was credited for the stories; artist Sam Cooper provided the pencils and inks. Alan Moore revived the Cavalier, along with many other Nedor