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:
✔️ 12x16 inches - Great for desks, shelves, bedrooms, or offices
✔️ 18x24 inches - Our most popular size - perfect for bedrooms, offices, or studios
✔️ 24x36 inches - A bold, gallery-style centerpiece
🖨️ Print features:
- Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction
- Paper weight: 189 g/m2
- For indoor use only
- Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
- Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16"
🚚 Fulfillment and Shipping:
- Printed and shipped from the U.S.
- Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included
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