Elkin Mathews Collection

The Mysterious Rose Garden, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Mysterious Rose Garden, 1894. A nude woman and a robed figure with winged boots, a scene supposedly inspired by the Annunciation. From The Yellow Book, Vol. IV

Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol II, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol II, 1894. A woman wearing a starched dress with bow, a bookcase, and a background of stylised tulips. From " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A

Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, I, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, I, 1894. Woman with a muff, wearing a floor-length dress, accompanied by a dwarf. From The Yellow Book, Vol. II

Les Passades, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Les Passades, 1894. Two women in evening dress. From the Winter Number of Today...a companion drawing to Night Piece in Vol. I of The Yellow Book

The Repentance of Mrs... 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Repentance of Mrs... 1894. A woman kneels in prayer, as others look on knowingly. From The Yellow Book, Vol. IV. A similar subject to The Litany of Mary Magdalen done in his [Beardsley s] earlier

Miss Winifred Emery, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Miss Winifred Emery, 1894. Portrait of British actress and actor-manager Winifred Emery. From The Yellow Book, Vol. IV. Published in " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A

Mrs Patrick Campbell, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Mrs Patrick Campbell, 1894. From the Yellow Book, Vol. I. This harmless, but clever, caricature was greeted with a howl of execration at the time

L Education Sentimentale, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
L Education Sentimentale, 1894. This drawing created much stir at the time...[it was] subsequently cut off and tinted by the artist and renamed Mrs Marsuple (from Under the Hill)

Portrait of Himself, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Portrait of Himself, 1894. British artist and eccentric Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) depicts himself as a tiny figure in an enormous canopied bed

Frontispiece to An Evil Motherhood. Elkin Mathews, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Frontispiece to An Evil Motherhood. Elkin Mathews, 1895. Illustration to " An Evil Motherhood. an Impressionist Novel, Etc." by Walt Ruding, published by Elkin Mathews

La Dame aux Camelias, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
La Dame aux Camelias, 1894. Woman standing at a dressing table, wearing a voluminous white coat over an evening dress with peacock feather motifs

Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, II, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, II, 1894. Two women, one in bloomers and the other in a figure-hugging dress with flounced sleeves and hem. From The Yellow Book, Vol. II

Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol I, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol I, 1894. Masked carnival-goers in the style of Jules Cheret. " The Yellow Book", published by John Lane

Garcons de Cafe, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Garcons de Cafe, 1894. French waiters. From The Yellow Book, Vol. II. The original was once the property of the artists House-Master at the Brighton Grammar School

The Wagnerites, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Wagnerites, 1894. An audience, some with elaborate hairstyles, in an opera house. A programme that has fallen to the floor reads Tristan und Isolde, an opera by Richard Wagner

Madame Rejane, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Madame Rejane, 1894. Portrait of French actress Gabrielle Rejane whose London debut as Catherine in " Madame Sans Gene" took place at the Gaiety Theatre on June 24, 1894

Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol III, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol III, 1894. The conceit of using two street lamps for the lighting of a ladys toilet mirror was the sort of anomaly that puzzled

Lady Golds Escort, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Lady Golds Escort, 1894. People in evening dress, possibly at a theatre. From The Yellow Book, Vol. III. A social satire which was not graciously received by the critics of the day

Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol IV, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol IV, 1894. A child (servant?) offering a flower to a woman. From " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A. Walker, [The Bodley Head, London, 1948]

Frontispiece for Juvenal, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Frontispiece for Juvenal, 1894. An elderly woman is just glimpsed between the curtains of a sedan chair carried by monkeys. From The Yellow Book, Vol. IV

Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, III, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, III, 1894. Figures on stage, with cymbals player, piper, conductor and drummer in the orchestra pit. From The Yellow Book, Vol. I

Design for a Yellow Book Cover, 1894-1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Design for a Yellow Book Cover, 1894-1895. A woman holding a muff looks at a pile of books: Story of Venus and Tannhauser, Discords, Shakespeare, The Yellow Book, Dickens. This design was not used

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Elkin Mathews, a prominent figure in the late 19th-century literary and artistic scene, played a significant role in promoting the works of renowned artist Aubrey Beardsley. Known for his distinctive style and controversial themes, Beardsley's illustrations captivated audiences with their intricate details and provocative imagery. One of Beardsley's notable collaborations with Elkin Mathews was "The Mysterious Rose Garden" (1894), an enchanting piece that showcased the artist's talent for creating ethereal landscapes. The cover design for "The Yellow Book, Vol II" (1894) also bore Beardsley's signature touch, featuring bold lines and intricate patterns that drew readers into its pages. Beardsley's creativity extended beyond illustrations as seen in his work on "Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes I & II" (1894). These whimsical pieces brought marionette characters to life through his unique blend of comedy and artistry. Another striking creation by Beardsley was "Les Passades" (1894), which depicted elegant figures engaged in mysterious dance-like movements. "The Repentance of Mrs. . " (1894) portrayed Beardsley's ability to capture complex emotions through visual storytelling. His skillful rendering of Miss Winifred Emery and Mrs Patrick Campbell (both 1894) showcased his talent for capturing the essence of these celebrated actresses. In addition to collaborating with artists like Beardsley, Elkin Mathews published important literary works such as "L Education Sentimentale" (1894). This publication exemplified Mathews' dedication to supporting emerging writers who pushed boundaries within their craft. A self-portrait created by Beardsley in 1894 revealed not only his technical prowess but also hinted at the enigmatic nature behind his creative genius. Meanwhile, the frontispiece he designed for "An Evil Motherhood, " published by Elkin Mathews in 1895, showcased his ability to evoke intrigue and curiosity through visual storytelling.