Exotic renderings of the sensual and the grotesque shocked London society in the 1890s,
2007-03-04
by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Among the newest titles in this outstanding Dover Publications series are "Beardsley Illustrations: 221 Royalty-Free Designs" showcasing the work of Aubrey Beardsley whose exotic renderings of the sensual and the grotesque shocked London society in the 1890s and have continued endured in popularity as magazine cover designs, title pages, and poster art.