Black Coffee 1895

"Black Coffee" is a striking black and white illustration by Aubrey Beardsley, known for his distinctive style in the Art Nouveau movement. The artwork, created in 1895, depicts two figures seated at a table in a café, seemingly engaged in a conversation. The figures are stylized and elongated, with the woman on the right adorned with a large, elaborate hat. Beardsley's signature use of line and contrast emphasizes the elegance of the scene while hinting at a sense of mystery and intrigue. The illustration captures the decadent atmosphere of late 19th-century Parisian life, a theme often explored by Beardsley in his work.