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Play / Wilde / Beardsley
John and Salome. An illustration from Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1894. Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898)
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Aubrey Beardsley Meeting Nouveau Plays Salome Tusk Wilde
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
John, Play, Wilde, and Beardsley: A Fascinating Encounter in the World of Art and Theatre This image, titled 'John, Play, Wilde, and Beardsley,' is an illustration from Oscar Wilde's play 'Salome,' published in 1894. The illustration was brought to life by the brilliant and enigmatic Aubrey Beardsley, a pivotal figure in the Art Nouveau movement. The illustration depicts John the Baptist, portrayed as a wild and unkempt figure with a long, flowing beard and a tusk protruding from his mouth. He is shown in a tense and dramatic encounter with Salome, a character from the biblical story of Herodias's daughter. Salome, who is depicted as a seductive and alluring figure, is reaching out to touch John's face, an action that sets the stage for the infamous dance of the Seven Veils and her subsequent request for John's head. Oscar Wilde's play 'Salome' was a groundbreaking work that pushed the boundaries of morality and decadence. The play, which was first performed in private in 1891, caused a scandal and was eventually banned in Britain. Beardsley's illustrations for the play, with their bold lines, sensual imagery, and innovative use of Art Nouveau style, further fueled the controversy. This meeting of Wilde's provocative words and Beardsley's innovative art marked a pivotal moment in the history of theatre and the visual arts. The image serves as a reminder of the power of artistic collaboration and the enduring influence of these two visionary figures on modern culture.
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