The artwork titled “La Beale Isoud at Joyous Gard,” created by the artist Aubrey Beardsley in 1894, is an engraving. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau movement, also known as Modern, and is categorized under the genre of illustration. It is part of a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene, stylized scene consistent with Beardsley’s signature black-and-white aesthetic. At the center, a woman, presumably La Beale Isoud, stands in a garden, engrossed in reading a book. She is draped in elegant attire, with a background showing meticulously detailed trees and foliage. To her left, a sundial rests atop a pedestal, emphasizing the scene’s timeless quality. Surrounding the main image is an intricate border adorned with pear-shaped decorations and leafy vines, enhancing the piece’s ornate nature typical of the Art Nouveau style. The high contrast and attention to detail reflect Beardsley’s mastery of the engraving medium and his distinctive illustrative approach.
