Art Deco/Nouveau ~ The Black Cape by Beardsley Poster

Art Deco, Art Nouveau, exotic drawing in black ink, titled: "The Black Cape, circa 1894, a stunning black & white illustration by artist, Beardsley. What an awesome work of art for your home, office, or studio! Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872-1898) was an English illustrator and author. His drawings in black ink, influenced by the style of Japanese woodcuts, emphasized the grotesque, the decadent, and the exotic. He was a leading figure in the Esthetic movement which also included Oscar Wilde and James A. McNeill Whistler. Beardsley's contribution to the development of the Art Nouveau and poster styles was significant, despite the brevity of his career before his early death. Source: wikipedia.org