The artwork titled “Cover design to ‘The Pierrot of the Minute'” was created by Aubrey Beardsley in 1897. This piece, executed in lithography, is an exemplar of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls within the design genre. Currently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork features a figure, presumably Pierrot, a stock character from French pantomime. Pierrot is depicted with a serene expression, dressed in flowing, loose garments typical of his character. He holds an hourglass delicately in one hand, symbolizing the passage of time, while his other hand rests against the ground. The background showcases an intricate garden scene with finely detailed foliage and an architectural structure, perhaps a conservatory or a garden pavilion. The meticulous linework and ornamentation are characteristic of Beardsley’s style, combining both simplicity and elaborate detailing to create a harmonious and striking design.
