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Aubrey Beardsley, "Platonic Lament", Salome, c. 1900, Lineblock

Sale price¥82,500

This illustration, "Platonic Lament," does not depict a specific development in the story.
Rather, it is interpreted as a scene symbolizing the inner thoughts of the characters, especially their lost ideals and pure feelings.

In the center of the painting is a young man with his head bowed.
Around him, we can see people standing close to him, as if to comfort him.
But their expressions are sad and melancholic.

As the word "Platonic" suggests,
What is depicted here is not physical love, but lamentation for ideals and spirituality.
In the story of Salome, this symbolic scene also represents people's loss of innocence and their desire for salvation.

A tranquil composition with minimal decoration and delicate lines.
With this piece, Beardsley elevated the decadence and sadness that permeates Salome to a deeper spiritual level.

This is an original antique print produced at that time.
After Beardsley's early death in 1898, a collection of his works was produced by John Lane, who published a number of works including his masterpiece, Salome.
This work is one of the prints included in the John Lane edition.


Information

  • Artist : Aubrey Beardsley

  • Title of work : Platonic Lament (illustration for "Salome")

  • Production year : 1900

  • Technique : Line block

  • Size : Approximately 28.5 x 20 cm
    (Frame not included)

  • Artist / Title : Aubrey Beardsley / The Platonic Lament

*The frame in the image is for reference only. Please contact us regarding framing.


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For more information about "Salome," please see Ribo Antiques' special page (separate site).

Beardsley and Salome: The Ultimate in Decadent Beauty

Salome by Oscar Wilde, illustrated by Aubrey Beardsley, first English edition, 1894

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This work is an original antique print made over 100 years ago.

All works sold at Rivoli Antiques are genuine works of artistic value that were printed at the time, and are not later reproductions or copies.

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Aubrey Beardsley, "Platonic Lament", Salome, c. 1900, Lineblock Sale price¥82,500

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