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Aubrey Beardsley
Aubrey Beardsley (1872–1898) was a pioneering English illustrator and author during the Art Nouveau movement. Known for his intricate black and white drawings, Beardsley's work often combined eroticism with grotesque imagery, challenging Victorian societal norms. He contributed to publications like "The Yellow Book" and illustrated Oscar Wilde's "Salome." Though his career was brief due to his early death at 25, Beardsley's distinctive and provocative style had a lasting impact on the visual arts, influencing the likes of poster design and graphic arts in the 20th century.
Aubrey Beardsley (1872–1898) was a pioneering English illustrator and author during the Art Nouveau movement. Known for his intricate black and white drawings, Beardsley's wor...
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Aubrey Beardsley (1872–1898) was a pioneering English illustrator and author during the Art Nouveau movement. Known for his intricate black and white drawings, Beardsley's work often combined eroticism with grotesque imagery, challenging Victorian societal norms. He contributed to publications like "The Yellow Book" and illustrated Oscar Wilde's "Salome." Though his career was brief due to his early death at 25, Beardsley's distinctive and provocative style had a lasting impact on the visual arts, influencing the likes of poster design and graphic arts in the 20th century.
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