Jigsaw Puzzle : Satire on The Yellow Book
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Satire on The Yellow Book
Punchs satirical view of the fin-de-siecle publishing phenomenon, The Yellow Book, whose art editor was Aubrey Beardsley caricatured here. The publisher of The Yellow Book was The Bodley Head (here labelled The Bogey Head) owned by John Lane and Elkin Mathews. Date: 1895
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Aubrey Beardsley Chairs Clown Phenomenon Powered Publishing Punch Punchs Satire Satirical Sedan Siecle 1895
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Step into the world of fin-de-siecle literature and art with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring the satirical illustration "Satire on The Yellow Book" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this intriguing puzzle offers a glimpse into the wit and humor of Punch Magazine. Aubrey Beardsley, the renowned art editor of The Yellow Book, is caricatured in this iconic image, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this fascinating puzzle. Engage in a stimulating challenge as you piece together this vibrant and detailed image, bringing the satire and history of The Yellow Book to life in your own home.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 38x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 38cm (19.8" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This satirical print by Punch, a renowned British weekly magazine, offers a humorous take on the fin-de-siecle publishing phenomenon, The Yellow Book. Published in 1895, The Yellow Book was a groundbreaking literary and artistic periodical, known for its avant-garde content and distinctive art direction. Aubrey Beardsley, depicted as a clown in this image, served as the art editor for the publication's first three volumes. The publishers of The Yellow Book, John Lane and Elkin Mathews, are caricatured here as "The Bogey Head," a playful nickname given to their publishing house, The Bodley Head. The image shows a man in a yellow suit, seated in a powered sedan chair, labeled "The Yellow Book," being transported by two women dressed in Victorian attire. The sedan chair, a symbol of luxury and status, is a nod to the prestigious nature of the publication. The satire in this print lies in the juxtaposition of the mundane and the avant-garde. The Yellow Book, with its radical and often controversial content, is depicted as a frivolous and even ridiculous luxury item, being carried by two ordinary women. The caricature also highlights the financial success of the publication, with the women struggling to keep up with the sedan chair, suggesting that the publication may have been more profitable than some perceived. Overall, this satirical print provides a fascinating glimpse into the historical context of The Yellow Book and the fin-de-siecle publishing scene. It offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the avant-garde literary and artistic movement, and the role of publishers in shaping public opinion and cultural trends.
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