The artwork titled “Waiting” was created by Aubrey Beardsley in 1893, utilizing the medium of lithography. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls within the genre of illustration. Currently, the artwork is housed in a private collection.
In the artwork, a woman is depicted sitting at a table, her gaze directed away from the viewer. The monochrome scene is characterized by the sharp contrasts between the blacks and whites. The woman dons an elaborate, voluminous hat, which dominates the upper portion of the composition, alongside her elegant dress adorned with what appears to be a floral brooch. In the foreground, a single glass sits on the table surface, accentuating the simplicity and quietude of the moment captured, evoking a sense of anticipation as suggested by the title, “Waiting”.
