The artwork, titled “Pierrot and cat, from St. Paul’s,” was created by the renowned artist Aubrey Beardsley in 1893. It belongs to the Art Nouveau movement, also referred to as Modern, and is classified within the design genre.
The artwork depicts a stylized rendering of a figure, Pierrot, accompanied by a cat. The illustration is rendered in a striking black and white palette, characteristic of Beardsley’s distinct monochromatic style. Pierrot is depicted in a flowing garment, detailed with simple yet elegant lines, juxtaposed against the sinuous form of the cat, whose exaggerated curves and sharply contrasting eyes lend a dynamic quality to the composition. The sparse background and minimalist approach enhance the focus on the central figures, highlighting their forms and the interplay of light and shadow. This piece exemplifies the ornamental and highly stylized aesthetic typical of the Art Nouveau movement.
