This is a stunning vintage art nouveau mirror featuring a design by Aubrey Beardsley titled A Suggested Reform in Ballet Costume from A Second Book of Fifty Drawings, produced: L. Smithers & Co.: London, 1899
The artwork mirror contains intricate illustrations featuring a figure adorned in an elaborate costume. The design is characterised by an intricate play of black and white patterns with bursts of colour, which form highly detailed, floral and organic motifs cascading down the costume's length. The figure’s head, framed by elaborate curls, is slightly tilted to the side, with a serene expression. The elaborate attire further extends outward, creating an exaggerated and theatrical silhouette. The meticulous detailing and stylised form are emblematic of Aubrey Beardsley’s distinct illustrative style within the Art Nouveau movement.
The piece comes in vivid colours with a hint of luscious red in an art nouveau design, set in a light to a mid-coloured sleek wooden frame.
It's in excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of authentic patina, making it a beautiful addition to any space.
Height: 91cm
Length: 65cm
Width: 4cm
Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) was a notable English author and illustrator. He drew with black ink, taking inspiration from Japanese woodcuts, and produced artwork featuring the grotesque, decadent, and erotic. He was a prominent member of the aesthetic movement, including Oscar Wilde and James McNeill Whistler. Despite his untimely death from tuberculosis, Beardsley contributed significantly to developing Art Nouveau and poster styles. He remains an essential figure of the Modern Style movement.