The artwork “Title page,” crafted by Aubrey Beardsley around 1893, is an exemplar of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement, and falls within the design genre.
In the artwork, intricate black and white imagery envelops the title page, framed by elaborate floral and vegetal patterns. Central to the composition is a bold, stylized human figure adorned with horn-like forms and surrounded by winding vines and flowers. Flanking this figure are two slender candles, contributing to the mystical ambiance. Below, near the lower section, another figure—this one equipped with wings and appearing in a kneeling position—engages with the lush floral surroundings. The right side of the piece contains space for textual elements, clearly intended for literature, surrounded by the same ornate borders consistent with Beardsley’s signature style.
