Decadent Collection

Janet Suzman and Anthony Higgins in Peter Greenaways The Draughtsmans Contract (1982)

Charles Baudelaire, French poet, essayist, translator
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867), French poet, essayist, art critic, and translator of Edgar Allan Poe

Poster advertising Codorniu Champagne (colour litho)
BAL23732 Poster advertising Codorniu Champagne (colour litho) by Casas i Carbo, Ramon (1866-1932); Casa Codorniu, Cartells d ahir Collection, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

The Romans of the Decadence, 1847. Artist: Thomas Couture
The Romans of the Decadence, 1847. From the collection of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University Art Museums, Massachusetts, USA

A Banquet in Neros palace, illustration from Quo Vadis
CHT221521 A Banquet in Neros palace, illustration from Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916), c.1910 (colour litho) by Checa y Sanz, Ulpiano (1860-1916); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Volpone by Aubrey Beardsley
Volpone adoring his treasure, an illustration by Aubrey Beardsley to an edition of Ben Jonsons Volpone which was to be published by Leonard Smithers

Society & Shop Girls
Two elegant, society ladies are attended to by a shop girl who sees to their every whim. Several pairs of discarded shoes lie about the floor for the assistant to pick up later

Platinum Blonde Flapper
A typical flapper with platinum blonde bobbed hair, green eye-shadow, rouge and pencil thin eyebrows. She wears emerald and diamond bangles, ear-rings & beads

The rich man and Lazarus, unknown date. Creator: Anon
The rich man and Lazarus, unknown date

Etude de détail pour "Les Romains de la décadence" : Les deux philosophes, 1847. Creator: Thomas Couture
Etude de detail pour "Les Romains de la decadence" : Les deux philosophes, 1847

Dont Rush Me
The Art Concept

Scene from the play Tricks. 13th January 1926

Divan Japonais, 1892-93 (lithograph)
3432915 Divan Japonais, 1892-93 (lithograph) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 80.8x60.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Harenna forest, Bale mountains national park, Ethiopia

Portrait Of Paul Verlaine
A portrait charcoal drawing of the French poet, Paul-Marie Verlaine, who was associated with the symbolist and decadent movements. Date: circa 1922

Illustration by Aubrey Beardsley, of a woman's bedroom, woman in bed, child standing by the bed, dressing table and mirror in background. From an article, An Apostle of the Grotesque'

They have become foolhardy and have given themselves over to vanity (Ephesians 4: 19... ca. 1570-72. Creator: Anon)
They have become foolhardy and have given themselves over to vanity (Ephesians 4:19), ca. 1570-72

Le Chahut, 1890 (oil on canvas)
3709927 Le Chahut, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 169.1x141 cm; Rijksmuseum Kroller-Muller, Otterlo, Netherlands; (add.info.: Chahut meaning noise or uproar)

Frontispiece for The Yellow Book: An Illustrated Quarterly, Volume I, April 1894
XYC223018 Frontispiece for The Yellow Book: An Illustrated Quarterly, Volume I, April 1894 (photochemical reproduction on laid paper) by Beardsley

The Stomach Dance, from Salome by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) 1893 (line block print)
STC273099 The Stomach Dance, from Salome by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) 1893 (line block print) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Dancers Reward, illustration from Salome by Oscar Wilde, pub. 1894 (line block print)
STC102395 The Dancers Reward, illustration from Salome by Oscar Wilde, pub. 1894 (line block print) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Entry of the Baron of Caprice to the Home of Miss Favors (Entredu... second half 18th century. Creator: Anon)
The Entry of the Baron of Caprice to the Home of Miss Favors (Entre du Baron du Caprice chez Melle des Faveurs), second half 18th century

Le triomphe de la coquetterie, 18th century. 18th century. Creator: Anon
Le triomphe de la coquetterie, 18th century

The Ballroom at 17 Grosvenor Place, London, 1890 (b / w photo)
STC437637 The Ballroom at 17 Grosvenor Place, London, 1890 (b/w photo) by Lemere, Henry Bedford (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

The purple drawing-room in the Kuskovo Palace, c. 1915 (oil on canvas)
BAL291392 The purple drawing-room in the Kuskovo Palace, c.1915 (oil on canvas) by Petrovichev, Petr Ivanovic (1874-1947); 30x41 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Love of Luxury, 1926 (pochoir)
2561834 Love of Luxury, 1926 (pochoir) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Barbier (1882-1932) was one of the great French illustrators of the early 20th century;

The Toilette of Salome, c. 1894 (litho)
2630801 The Toilette of Salome, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

Front Cover Design for The Savoy, 1896 (litho)
DGC288131 Front Cover Design for The Savoy, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

Cozy Corner, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Cozy Corner, 1935/1942

Window Alcove, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Window Alcove, 1935/1942

Veranda, 1885, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Veranda, 1885, 1935/1942

Boudoir, c. 1931. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Boudoir, c. 1931

Bedroom, 1882, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Bedroom, 1882, 1935/1942

Sitting Room, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Sitting Room, 1935/1942

Townhouse Parlor, 1869, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Townhouse Parlor, 1869, 1935/1942

Bathroom, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Bathroom, 1935/1942

Second Floor Stair Landing and Hall, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Second Floor Stair Landing and Hall, 1935/1942

Theatre Box, 1892, c. 1947. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Theatre Box, 1892, c. 1947

Pool Room, 1890, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Pool Room, 1890, 1935/1942

Foyers Mens Club, 1880-1910, c. 1946. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Foyers Mens Club, 1880-1910, c. 1946

The Climax, illustration from Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1893 (line block print)
STC102392 The Climax, illustration from Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1893 (line block print) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: " J ai baise ta bouche)

"J ai baise ta bouche, Jokanaan (I kissed your mouth, John)"
STC102394 " J ai baise ta bouche, Jokanaan (I kissed your mouth, John)", illustration from Salome by Oscar Wilde, pub

The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra (oil on canvas)
3937496 The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Leandro da Ponte (1557-1622); 232x231 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Debauche, 1896 (lithograph)
6041538 Debauche, 1896 (lithograph) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Sarah Brown Posing as Cleopatra for the Bal des Quat z arts, 1893 (b / w photo)
495416 Sarah Brown Posing as Cleopatra for the Bal des Quat z arts, 1893 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Weller Senior, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405149 Mr Weller Senior, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Group portrait including Edmund Lincoln Baylies (seated centre) and Ruth Payson (Mrs. E. L
MNY381614 Group portrait including Edmund Lincoln Baylies (seated centre) and Ruth Payson (Mrs. E.L.) Baylies (standing third from right) at the James Hazen Hyde Ball, New York, January 31

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"Indulging in the Decadent: A Journey through Art and Culture" Step into a world of opulence and extravagance as Janet Suzman and Anthony Higgins grace the screen in Peter Greenaway's masterpiece, The Draughtsman's Contract. Their performances embody the essence of decadence, captivating audiences with their allure. Influenced by Charles Baudelaire, the French poet known for his exploration of sensual pleasures, we delve deeper into this realm of excess. His words paint a vivid picture of a society on the brink of indulgence, pushing boundaries to satisfy their desires. As we navigate through art history, H Chance Newton's Keep To The Right reminds us that even societal norms can be challenged when it comes to embracing decadence. Thomas Couture's The Romans of the Decadence transports us back to ancient times where lavishness reigned supreme. Aubrey Beardsley takes us on an artistic journey with Volpone - his intricate illustrations capturing both beauty and debauchery. Quo Vadis' A Banquet in Nero's palace immerses us in an era where hedonism knew no bounds. From Society & Shop Girls to Platinum Blonde Flappers, fashion becomes a statement of rebellion against conventionality. Paul Verlaine stares at us from his portrait - a symbol of bohemian decadence that permeated Parisian society during his time. Aubrey Beardsley strikes again with an illustration depicting an intimate space - a woman's bedroom filled with secrets waiting to be discovered. Kiki of Montparnasse and her friends revel in pleasure within the walls of a Paris club – their carefree spirits embodying true liberation. Finally, Divan Japonais lithograph captures our attention – its vibrant colors mirroring the vibrancy found within this world, and is here that we find ourselves immersed in all things extravagant; every detail meticulously crafted to create an atmosphere of pure indulgence.