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Aubrey 1872 1898 Collection

Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) was a talented artist known for his distinctive and provocative illustrations

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Avenue Theater, A Comedy of Sighs! (Poster), 1894. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)

Avenue Theater, A Comedy of Sighs! (Poster), 1894. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
Avenue Theater, A Comedy of Sighs! (Poster), 1894. From a private collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, 1893-1894

Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, 1893-1894. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, 1893-1894. Private Collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: The Pseudonym and Antonym Libraries, 1895. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)

The Pseudonym and Antonym Libraries, 1895. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
The Pseudonym and Antonym Libraries, 1895. From a private collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Illustration for The Mirror of Love by Marc-Andre Raffalovich, 1895

Illustration for The Mirror of Love by Marc-Andre Raffalovich, 1895. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
Illustration for The Mirror of Love by Marc-Andre Raffalovich, 1895. From a private collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Das Rheingold (The Rhinegold), 1896

Das Rheingold (The Rhinegold), 1896. Found in the Collection of Providence School of Design, Museum of Art

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1894. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)

Illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1894. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
Illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1894. Private Collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: The Ascension of Saint Rose of Lima. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)

The Ascension of Saint Rose of Lima. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
The Ascension of Saint Rose of Lima. Private Collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Ave atque vale (Hail and Farewell). Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)

Ave atque vale (Hail and Farewell). Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
Ave atque vale (Hail and Farewell). Private Collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Enter Herodias. Illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)

Enter Herodias. Illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
Enter Herodias. Illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde. Found in the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: How La Beale Isoud Wrote to Sir Tristram. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas

How La Beale Isoud Wrote to Sir Tristram. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Artist: Beardsley
How La Beale Isoud Wrote to Sir Tristram. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory. Private Collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: How La Beale Isoud Nursed Sir Tristram. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas M

How La Beale Isoud Nursed Sir Tristram. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas M Artist: Beardsley
How La Beale Isoud Nursed Sir Tristram. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory. Private Collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: How Four Queens Found Lancelot Sleeping. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas

How Four Queens Found Lancelot Sleeping. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Artist: Beardsley
How Four Queens Found Lancelot Sleeping. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory. Private Collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Two Athenian women in distress. Illustration for The Lysistrata of Aristophanes, 1896

Two Athenian women in distress. Illustration for The Lysistrata of Aristophanes, 1896. From a private collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Invitation Card for the Opening of the Golf Club, 1894. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)

Invitation Card for the Opening of the Golf Club, 1894. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
Invitation Card for the Opening of the Golf Club, 1894. From a private collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Publisher. Childrens Books, 1894. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)

Publisher. Childrens Books, 1894. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
Publisher. Childrens Books, 1894. From a private collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Full and True Account of the Wonderful Mission of Earl Lavender by J. Davidson (frontispiece), 1895

Full and True Account of the Wonderful Mission of Earl Lavender by J. Davidson (frontispiece), 1895. From a private collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Apollo pursuing Daphne, 1896. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)

Apollo pursuing Daphne, 1896. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
Apollo pursuing Daphne, 1896. From a private collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Illustration for the story The black cat by Edgar Allan Poe, 1894-1895

Illustration for the story The black cat by Edgar Allan Poe, 1894-1895. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
Illustration for the story The black cat by Edgar Allan Poe, 1894-1895. From a private collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Isolde, 1890s. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)

Isolde, 1890s. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
Isolde, 1890s. From a private collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Cover Design for The Savoy, 1896. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)

Cover Design for The Savoy, 1896. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
Cover Design for The Savoy, 1896. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Arthur Learns of the Sword Excalibur. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Mal

Arthur Learns of the Sword Excalibur. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Mal Artist: Beardsley
Arthur Learns of the Sword Excalibur. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, 1893-1894. From a private collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Arthur Learns of the Sword Excalibur, 1893-1894

Arthur Learns of the Sword Excalibur, 1893-1894. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory. Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898). Private Collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: The Four Queens and Lancelot, 1893-1894

The Four Queens and Lancelot, 1893-1894. Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898). Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory. Private Collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Merlin and Nimue. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, 1893-1894

Merlin and Nimue. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, 1893-1894. Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898). Private Collection

Background imageAubrey 1872 1898 Collection: Merlin. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, 1893-1894

Merlin. Illustration to the book Le Morte d Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, 1893-1894. Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898). Private Collection


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Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) was a talented artist known for his distinctive and provocative illustrations. His work spanned various mediums, from theater posters to book illustrations, showcasing his unique style and artistic vision. One of his notable creations is the poster for "A Comedy of Sighs. " at the Avenue Theater in 1894. This captivating artwork captures the essence of the play with its intricate details and whimsical imagery. Beardsley's talent shines through in his illustration for Sir Thomas Malory's book, "Le Morte d Arthur" (1893-1894). The delicate lines and meticulous attention to detail bring this legendary tale to life, transporting readers into a world of chivalry and adventure. In 1895, Beardsley created "The Pseudonym and Antonym Libraries, " an imaginative piece that showcases his wit and creativity. With its clever wordplay and visual puns, this artwork reflects Beardsley's ability to infuse humor into his art. Another significant contribution by Beardsley is his illustration for Oscar Wilde's play "Salome" (1894). This haunting image captures the intensity of the story while highlighting Beardsley's signature style characterized by bold lines and intricate patterns. "The Ascension of Saint Rose of Lima" is yet another masterpiece by Aubrey Beardsley. Through this ethereal depiction, he skillfully portrays religious themes with a touch of mysticism, creating a sense of awe-inspiring beauty. Beardsley also illustrated Richard Wagner's opera "Das Rheingold" in 1896. His interpretation brings forth the grandeur and drama inherent in Wagnerian operas through elaborate costumes and dynamic compositions. His illustrations for various scenes from Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d Arthur" further demonstrate Beardsley's versatility as an artist.