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Salome, tailpiece by Aubrey Beardsley
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Salome, tailpiece by Aubrey Beardsley
Tailpiece to Salome, Oscar Wildes play illustrated by Aubrey Beardsley. In this grotesque, a masked figure assists a satyr to lift the comatose body of a naked woman. Date: 1893
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Aubrey Beardsley Grotesque Masked Oscar Salome Satyr Wilde Grotesques
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This image is the tailpiece to Aubrey Beardsley's illustrations for Oscar Wilde's infamous play, "Salome," first published in 1893. In this grotesque scene, a masked figure assists a satyr in lifting the comatose body of a naked woman. The haunting image encapsulates the decadent and transgressive themes that permeate Wilde's play. Oscar Wilde's "Salome," an adaptation of the biblical story of Herodias' daughter, caused a scandal when it was first performed in 1896. The play's explicit and sensual content, as well as its exploration of taboo subjects, challenged Victorian morality and led to widespread controversy. Beardsley's illustrations, with their distinctive Art Nouveau style and erotic undertones, further amplified the play's shock value. In this image, the masked figure and the satyr, both emblematic of primal desires and base instincts, are depicted in a grotesque and almost comical manner. The woman, who lies limply in their grasp, is a study in vulnerability and passivity. The use of pallid tones and intricate line work adds to the overall sense of otherworldliness and unease. Beardsley's illustrations for "Salome" are considered some of his finest works and remain a significant contribution to the history of modern art. This image, in particular, is a testament to the artist's ability to capture the dark and unsettling aspects of human nature with both wit and finesse.
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