The Lady at the Dressing Table 1897

"The Lady at the Dressing Table" is a pen and ink drawing by Aubrey Beardsley, created in 1897. The artwork depicts a woman seated at a dressing table, attended by a servant, with a black bird perched on a stand behind them. The composition is striking in its contrast of light and dark, as well as its use of elongated figures and decorative details. The overall aesthetic of the artwork is characteristic of Beardsley’s style, which was known for its decadent and evocative imagery. This drawing, along with many other works by Beardsley, can be found at the Yale Centre For British Art.