The bathers 1896

aubreyvincentbeardsley

portrait

comic strip sketch

pen illustration

pen sketch

pattern

junji ito style

ink line art

linework heavy

male-portraits

pen-ink sketch

costume

human

pen work

storyboard and sketchbook work

female-portraits

doodle art

"The Bathers" is a black and white illustration created by Aubrey Beardsley in 1896. Known for his distinctive style of Art Nouveau, Beardsley depicts three figures, each adorned in elaborate, flowing garments. The figures are presented in a stylized, almost theatrical manner, highlighting the decorative elements of clothing and the overall composition. This piece exemplifies Beardsley's mastery of line and detail, characteristic of his work in the late 19th century.