A Book of Fifty Drawings, front cover 

This cover illustration from Aubrey Beardsley's "A Book of Fifty Drawings" is a prime example of his signature Art Nouveau style. Characterized by sinuous lines, flattened forms, and an emphasis on decorative motifs, this work showcases Beardsley's mastery of black and white. The central figure, a woman in a flowing gown, possesses a melancholic air, mirroring the artistic movement's fascination with the macabre and the enigmatic. Beardsley's iconic style contributed significantly to the Art Nouveau movement's aesthetic, making it popular across Europe.