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Enter Herodias, c1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
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Enter Herodias, c1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Enter Herodias, c1893
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Enter Herodias," a captivating and enigmatic full-length illustration by Aubrey Vincent Beardsley, created in 1893. This exquisite black and white drawing, executed in intricate black ink on paper, transports us to the Herodian era with its evocative depiction of four figures in a dimly lit, nature-filled setting. At the center, Herodias, a regal and disfigured princess, enters the scene, her voluminous, flowing dress adorned with leaves and plants, as if merging with the natural world around her. Her posture is assertive and confident, her head held high, as she glances over her shoulder, possibly towards her audience or the enigmatic figure of Oscar Wilde, who some believe was the inspiration for the jester-like man in the background. The jester, with his exaggerated features and grotesque appearance, adds an element of whimsy and intrigue to the scene. He wears a traditional jester's cap and carries a candelabra, casting flickering shadows on the walls and the bodies of the other figures. The man, who could be Herod or Salome, is depicted in a more subdued, kneeling position, his face obscured by a large fig leaf, adding to the overall sense of mystery and intrigue. This stunning work of art, now part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a testament to Beardsley's mastery of the Art Nouveau style and his ability to capture the essence of a moment in time, transporting us back to a bygone era through the power of his lines and his use of contrast and shadow.
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