Tail-piece from 'Salome' by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

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"Tail-piece from 'Salome' by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)" is an illustration by the English artist Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872–1898), created as part of his series of drawings for the first English edition of Oscar Wilde's play "Salome" in 1894. Beardsley was a leading figure in the Aesthetic Movement and is best known for his black and white illustrations that combined the grotesque, the erotic, and the decadent. His work for "Salome" is considered some of his most famous and controversial, reflecting his unique style that was influenced by Japanese woodcuts and the burgeoning Art Nouveau movement.

The "Tail-piece" illustration, also known as a cul-de-lampe or printer's ornament, served as a decorative closing piece in the book, following the tradition of using ornamental designs at the end of chapters or books. Beardsley's "Tail-piece" is characteristic of his provocative and intricate style, often featuring themes of death and sensuality that echo the dark and dramatic tones of Wilde's play. The play itself, written by Wilde in French in 1891 and later translated into English, tells the biblical story of Salome, the stepdaughter of Herod Antipas, who requests the head of John the Baptist as a reward for performing the Dance of the Seven Veils.

Beardsley's illustrations for "Salome" were both celebrated and criticized for their daring and unconventional nature, and they played a significant role in shaping the visual interpretation of Wilde's work. The "Tail-piece" is no exception, encapsulating the fin-de-siècle spirit and the artist's fascination with the macabre and the beautiful. Beardsley's contribution to "Salome" not only enhanced the play's reception but also cemented his reputation as a master of Art Nouveau illustration and a key figure in the Symbolist movement.

The "Tail-piece from 'Salome' by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)" remains an important work in the study of Beardsley's oeuvre and the broader context of late 19th-century art and literature. It continues to be examined for its artistic merit, its cultural impact during the Victorian era, and its influence on subsequent generations of artists and illustrators.

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