This edition had all images removed.
Title: Aubrey Beardsley : the clown, the harlequin, the pierrot of his age
Original Publication: New York: Simon and Schuster, 1927.
Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Alan, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Aubrey Beardsley" by Haldane MacFall is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of the brilliant yet tragic artist Aubrey Beardsley, known for his striking illustrations and bold aesthetic style. It explores his rise to fame, the challenges he faced due to his frail health and the turbulent artistic environment of the 1890s in England. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Beardsley's origins, illuminating his early life and family background in Brighton. The opening section unfolds a vivid picture of Beardsley as a sensitive and precocious child, showcasing his artistic inclinations and foreshadowing his tumultuous journey through art and society. MacFall sets the stage for the remarkable and often tragic trajectory of Beardsley’s life, hinting at the conflicts he would encounter in his pursuit of creative expression amidst the looming presence of death due to his illness. This early portion establishes both the man and the artist, offering a glimpse into the complexities that shaped Beardsley’s character and work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Macfall, Haldane, 1860-1928
Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey, 1872-1898
EBook No.: 75239
Published: Jan 29, 2025
Downloads: 1380
Language: English
Subject: Illustration of books -- Great Britain -- 19th century
Subject: Beardsley, Aubrey, 1872-1898
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Aubrey Beardsley : the clown, the harlequin, the pierrot of his age
Original Publication: New York: Simon and Schuster, 1927.
Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Alan, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Aubrey Beardsley" by Haldane MacFall is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of the brilliant yet tragic artist Aubrey Beardsley, known for his striking illustrations and bold aesthetic style. It explores his rise to fame, the challenges he faced due to his frail health and the turbulent artistic environment of the 1890s in England. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Beardsley's origins, illuminating his early life and family background in Brighton. The opening section unfolds a vivid picture of Beardsley as a sensitive and precocious child, showcasing his artistic inclinations and foreshadowing his tumultuous journey through art and society. MacFall sets the stage for the remarkable and often tragic trajectory of Beardsley’s life, hinting at the conflicts he would encounter in his pursuit of creative expression amidst the looming presence of death due to his illness. This early portion establishes both the man and the artist, offering a glimpse into the complexities that shaped Beardsley’s character and work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Macfall, Haldane, 1860-1928
Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey, 1872-1898
EBook No.: 75239
Published: Jan 29, 2025
Downloads: 1380
Language: English
Subject: Illustration of books -- Great Britain -- 19th century
Subject: Beardsley, Aubrey, 1872-1898
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.