Aubrey Beardsley Collection

Isolde, c1895, (1896). Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
Isolde, c1895, (1896). From The Studio Volume 6. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1896]

Isolde, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley (British, 1872-1898); Printed by William Griggs (British)
Isolde, 1895

The Climax, c1893. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
The Climax, c1893. An illustration for Oscar Wildes Salome. From The Studio Volume 1 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1893]

Isolde writing to Tristan, 1892-1894 (engraving)
AIS5356036 Isolde writing to Tristan, 1892-1894 (engraving) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info.: Art Nouveau: Iseult (iseut, Yseut or Isolde) writing to Tristan

Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho)
AIS5356057 Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); 32x25 cm; (add.info)

Cover Design to Volpone by Ben Jonson, 1898. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design to Volpone by Ben Jonson, 1898. Cover of an edition of Ben Jonsons comedy play, published by Leonard Smithers

Aubrey Beardsley, c1893. Creator: Frederick Hollyer
Aubrey Beardsley, c1893. Portrait of British artist and eccentric Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898), a leading figure in the aesthetic movement

The Yellow Book advertisement 1894 (print)
6266144 The Yellow Book advertisement 1894 (print); (add.info.: An advertisement for volume I of The Yellow Book, which was published on April 15, 1894)

The Disappointment of Emile Zola. 1880s (Engraving)
CUL4857692 The Disappointment of Emile Zola. 1880s (Engraving); (add.info.: drawing by BEARDSLEY, Aubrey Vincent (1872-1898) Disappointment of Emile Zola

Keynotes series, c.1895 (poster)
3434558 Keynotes series, c.1895 (poster); (add.info.: Litterature. Literature. Keynotes series, published by editor John Lane, England. Poster, USA, ca 1895.); Photo © CCI

A Book of Fifty Drawings, 1897. Creator: Unknown
A Book of Fifty Drawings, 1897. Book cover designed by Aubrey Beardsley for a collection of his drawings, published by Leonard Smithers

Under the Hill, and other essays in prose and verse, with illustrations, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Under the Hill, and other essays in prose and verse, with illustrations, 1904. Book cover designed by Aubrey Beardsley for his unfinished erotic novel

Enter Herodias, c1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Enter Herodias, c1893

Reves, c. 1894 (litho)
2630775 Reves, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

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Lysistrate protects her sex, 1896 (lithograph)
AIS5356042 Lysistrate protects her sex, 1896 (lithograph) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); 32x25 cm; (add.info.: "Lysistrate protects her sex" Women, to end the war)

Iseult's treating Tristan, 1892-1894 (engraving)
AIS5356028 Iseult's treating Tristan, 1892-1894 (engraving) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info.: Engraving in "The Death of Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory)

Portrait of Honore de Balzac, 1890 (engraving)
AIS5356046 Portrait of Honore de Balzac, 1890 (engraving) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info.: Portrait of Honore de Balzac)

Messalina coming out of the bath, 19th century (illustration)
AIS5356038 Messalina coming out of the bath, 19th century (illustration) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info.: "Messalina (25-48 A.D)

Title page of Volpone or the fox (1609) written by Ben Johnson, 1898 (engraving)
CUL4857712 Title page of Volpone or the fox (1609) written by Ben Johnson, 1898 (engraving) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info.: designed by BEARDSLEY)

Catalogue of rare books offered for sale by Leonard Smithers, 1896 (print)
7315210 Catalogue of rare books offered for sale by Leonard Smithers, 1896 (print) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98) (after); (add.info.: Cover design of a lady reading a book)

Oscar Wilde (litho)
1730994 Oscar Wilde (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info.: Oscar Fingal O Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 - 30 November 1900) was an Irish poet and playwright.)

L Orgie, c. 1894 (litho)
2630778 L Orgie, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

La Nuit, 1894 (litho)
2630770 La Nuit, 1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

Erotiques de Beardsley, c. 1894 (litho)
2630779 Erotiques de Beardsley, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

Comment Tristan but le Philtre d amour, c. 1894 (litho)
2630777 Comment Tristan but le Philtre d amour, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sainte Rose de Lima, c. 1894 (litho)
2630780 Sainte Rose de Lima, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

L amour, c. 1894 (litho)
2630783 L amour, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

L homme au Violoncelle, c. 1894 (litho)
2630782 L homme au Violoncelle, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

Salome Maitresse d orchestre, ou la femme au dildo, c. 1894 (litho)
2630776 Salome Maitresse d orchestre, ou la femme au dildo, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) (drawing)
1734832 James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) (drawing) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info.: James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903)

Caricature of French novelist Emile Zola (1840-1902) outside the Academie Francaise (drawing)
1732408 Caricature of French novelist Emile Zola (1840-1902) outside the Academie Francaise (drawing) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info)

Self portrait by Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872-1898) English illustrator and writer
1734414 Self portrait by Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872-1898) English illustrator and writer by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info)

Selfportrait of Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872-1898) English writer and illustrator
1730094 Selfportrait of Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872-1898) English writer and illustrator by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info)

The Eternal Problem of Youth and Pedantry, Front Cover illustration for The Yellow Book, 1894-95 (litho)
DGC288129 The Eternal Problem of Youth and Pedantry, Front Cover illustration for The Yellow Book, 1894-95 (litho) by Beardsley

Aubrey BEARDSLEY (1872-1898) illustration for "Lysistrata"(411 BC) by Aristophanes
6203041 Aubrey BEARDSLEY (1872-1898) illustration for " Lysistrata" (411 BC) by Aristophanes by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info)

Le Mysterieux Jardin de la Rose, c. 1894 (litho)
2630773 Le Mysterieux Jardin de la Rose, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

Aubrey BEARDSLEY (1872-1898) illustration for "Lysistrata"(411 at)
6203035 Aubrey BEARDSLEY (1872-1898) illustration for " Lysistrata" (411 at by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info)

Madame Rejane, illustration from The Yellow Book, 1893-94 (litho)
DGC288130 Madame Rejane, illustration from The Yellow Book, 1893-94 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover Design for A Book of Fifty Drawings, 1897. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design for A Book of Fifty Drawings, 1897. Beardsleys bizarre sense of humour and fascination with the grotesque meant that his work was deemed too scandalous by many publishers of the period

Arbuscula, 1897. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Arbuscula, 1897. Arbuscula was a celebrated pantomime actress and stage performer of ancient Rome during the 1st century BCE, when most female parts were played by men

Et in Arcadia Ego, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Et in Arcadia Ego, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Beardsley was an admirer of the work of Claude and the title may be a reference to one of his paintings

Mrs. Pinchwife, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Mrs. Pinchwife, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Margery Pinchwife in male dress. Probably intended for an edition of Wycherleys Country Wife. Published in " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R

Count Valmont, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Count Valmont, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Proposed titlepage to Les Liaisons Dangereuses, by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. Published in " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A

Cover Design for Smithers Catalogue of Rare Books, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design for Smithers Catalogue of Rare Books, 1896. Woman in a floral hat and frilled skirt reading a book on a striped sofa. A pet bird sits on a perch

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Aubrey Beardsley: A Visionary Artist Ahead of His Time Aubrey Beardsley, a British artist born in 1872, left an indelible mark on the art world during his short but prolific career. Known for his intricate and provocative illustrations, Beardsley's unique style challenged societal norms and pushed artistic boundaries. One of his notable works is "Isolde, " created in 1895. This piece showcases Beardsley's exceptional talent for capturing delicate details with precision and finesse. Printed by William Griggs, it exemplifies the collaboration between two great minds to bring forth a masterpiece that captivates viewers even today. In "The Toilet of Lampito" from 1896, we witness another facet of Beardsley's creativity. The artist delves into satire and humor as he depicts Lampito engaged in her daily beauty routine. With meticulous lines and bold contrasts, this artwork demonstrates Beardsley's ability to infuse mundane scenes with intrigue and allure. Beardsley's fascination with mythology shines through in "Isolde" from c1895-1896. Here, he explores themes of love and tragedy through intricate engravings that transport us to a mythical realm filled with passion and despair, and is evident that Beardsley possessed not only technical skill but also a deep understanding of human emotions. "The Climax, " created around 1893, showcases the artist's penchant for pushing boundaries further than ever before. This controversial piece challenges societal taboos surrounding sexuality while showcasing Beardsley's mastery over composition and form. Frederick Hollyer captured Aubrey Beardsley himself in a photograph dating back to c1893. The portrait reveals the intensity behind those piercing eyes—a reflection of an artist consumed by his craft.