BEARDSLEY, Aubrey Vincent (1872-1898). Design for
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BEARDSLEY, Aubrey Vincent (1872-1898). Design for
BEARDSLEY, Aubrey Vincent (1872-1898). Design for a front cover of The Yellow Book (not used), reproduced in The Later Work of Aubrey Beardsley, rev. ed. London: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1911. Woman in a Bookshop. Modernism. Drawing
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1872 1898 Aubrey Beardsley Bodley Bookshop Drawings Feminine Lane Letters Literary Modernism Nouveau Reproduced Upright Vincent Wagner Writter Writters Writting Artists Persons
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This design by Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872-1898) was proposed for the front cover of The Yellow Book, a renowned literary magazine published in London during the late 19th century. Beardsley's innovative and provocative artwork was a perfect fit for the publication's avant-garde ethos. In this design, a woman, dressed in the height of fashion, stands amongst a bustling bookshop. Her elegant attire and refined posture contrast sharply with the chaotic scene around her. The disheveled books, scattered papers, and curious onlookers create a sense of energy and excitement. The woman, with her enchanting gaze and alluring smile, represents the allure of literature and the intellectual pursuits of modernity. Beardsley's masterful use of line and form, as well as his distinctive Art Nouveau style, are on full display in this design. This vertical, upright scene offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of literature and the feminine intellect during the late 19th century. Beardsley's work, with its intricate details and thought-provoking themes, continues to inspire artists and writers to this day.
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