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The Coiffing, from the poem The Ballad of a Barber, in The Savoy
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The Coiffing, from the poem The Ballad of a Barber, in The Savoy
STC135043 The Coiffing, from the poem The Ballad of a Barber, in The Savoy, 1896 (litho) (b/w photo) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: thirteen-year old princess and a Sweeney Todd like coiffeur who slits her throat; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23198222
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The Coiffing - A Haunting Tale of Beauty and Tragedy
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. This black and white lithograph, created by the talented Aubrey Beardsley in 1896, transports us into a dark fable from The Savoy. Titled "The Coiffing" it depicts a chilling scene that combines elements of fantasy and horror. In this macabre illustration, we witness a young princess, only thirteen years old, seated before an enigmatic hairdresser reminiscent of the infamous Sweeney Todd. As he meticulously tends to her locks with his sharp tools, little do we know that tragedy lurks just around the corner. Beardsley's intricate attention to detail is evident in every stroke of this engraving. The elaborate gown worn by the princess adds an air of elegance amidst the sinister atmosphere. With each strand delicately coifed and styled, there is no hint at what awaits her. This print captures a pivotal moment as our hearts race with anticipation. Will she escape unscathed or fall victim to this mysterious barber? It leaves us questioning whether beauty can truly be found within such darkness. As part of The Stapleton Collection housed in a private collection today, this remarkable artwork continues to captivate viewers with its haunting narrative. Its timeless appeal reminds us that even within art's darkest corners lies immense beauty waiting to be discovered.
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