“Salome with Her Mother, Herodias” is an artwork created by Aubrey Beardsley in 1894. Executed in lithography, this piece is associated with the Art Nouveau movement and falls within the genre of illustration. The artwork is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork showcases a striking black and white design, characteristic of Beardsley’s style. It depicts two figures, Salome and her mother Herodias, engaged in a solemn interaction. The elongated, sinuous forms of their garments and the intricate details, such as the floral motifs and the elaborate headpiece worn by Herodias, epitomize the decorative and symbolic nature of Art Nouveau. The use of stark contrasts in the lithograph emphasizes the dramatic and somewhat ethereal quality of the scene, reflecting the theatrical tension often present in Beardsley’s illustrations.
