Aubrey Beardsley’s The Peacock Skirt (1893) is one of the most celebrated works of the Art Nouveau and Aesthetic movements, a masterful fusion of elegance, decadence, and psychological tension. Created as an illustration for Oscar Wilde’s play Salomé, this black-and-white ink drawing exemplifies Beardsley’s bold, sinuous linework and his fascination with beauty, sensuality, and the macabre.
The image’s two figures - rendered in flowing, almost hypnotic patterns - are framed by the lavish plumage of a peacock, symbolizing vanity and desire. Beardsley’s use of intricate textures and dramatic contrast transforms the scene into a haunting study of both restraint and excess.
A striking choice for lovers of fin-de-siècle art, symbolism, and timeless black-and-white design, this print commands attention in any modern or minimalist setting.
🌟 Available Sizes:
✔️ 12x18 inches - Great for desks, shelves, or small walls
✔️ 16x24 inches - Our most popular size - perfect for bedrooms, offices, or studios
✔️ 24x36 inches - A bold, gallery-style centerpiece
🖨️ Print features:
- Sustainable canvas stretched on radial pine frame
- Unique canvas coating for top-notch image quality
- Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
- Safe latex inks for non-toxic printing
- Back hanging included
- Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests
- Please note: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)
- Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
🚚 Fulfillment and Shipping:
Printed and shipped from the U.S.
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