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Catullus. Black & white illustration from Catullus 101
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Catullus. Black & white illustration from Catullus 101
Black & white illustration from Catullus 101. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley. Date: 1890s
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This striking black and white illustration, titled "Catullus 101," is a masterpiece from the innovative mind of Aubrey Beardsley during the 1890s. The image depicts the ancient Roman poet, Gaius Valerius Catullus, in deep contemplation, his gaze fixed on an unseen horizon. The poet, dressed in the traditional toga, sits on a rocky outcropping, his right hand cradling his chin as he ponders the profound emotions and complexities of love, loss, and life that are the central themes of his poetry. Beardsley's artistic style, characterized by its intricate line work and bold contrasts, perfectly captures the intensity and passion that resonates from Catullus' poetry. The illustration's minimalist background, with its jagged cliffs and turbulent sea, adds to the sense of raw emotion and the timeless beauty of the natural world. Catullus (64 BC – 54 BC) was a leading figure of the Neoteric poets, a group that sought to revive the classical traditions of Greek and Roman poetry. His work, which includes over 116 poems, is renowned for its vivid language, emotional depth, and innovative use of form. This illustration, with its powerful depiction of the poet in his creative moment, serves as a testament to the enduring influence of Catullus' work and the artistic vision of Aubrey Beardsley.
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