Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898)

Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) passed away aged 25, just as his fame was growing. Because the works of this prolific artist were given widespread prominence, he became a leading name in the 1890s London scene. This exhibition is the first monographic display in France to focus on this original creator. It is even the first large exhibition on Aubrey Beardsley in Europe since one that took place in 1966 at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The exhibition will trace the story of this outstanding creator, from his first works published in 1891 to his last portrayals in 1898. In addition to around one hundred original drawings by Aubrey Beardsley, some examples of original publications of these illustrations will be displayed, as will a selection of posters to show the context in which works by this extraordinary figure were given prominence. Curators Leïla Jarbouai, graphic arts curator at the Musée d'Orsay, Elise Dubreuil, decorative arts curator at the Musée d'Orsay, Caroline Corbeau-Parsons, Curator, British Art 1850-1915 at Tate Britain Exhibition organised by the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie, Paris, and the Tate Britain, London.
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