The Peacock Skirt | Aubrey Beardsley | 1893 Vanitas the goddess of flowers

the goddess of flowers

a young noblewoman from Milan

particularly in Psyche's flowing robes and subtle expression

is shown wielding a spear

Painted in 1880

The Peacock Skirt | Aubrey Beardsley | 1893 Vanitas the goddess of flowersAbout the artwork: "The Peacock Skirt" by Aubrey Beardsley, created in 1893, is a striking and intricate illustration that exemplifies the artist's distinctive style and fascination with themes of decadence and aestheticism. In this artwork, Beardsley presents a woman adorned in an elaborate peacock feathered skirt, surrounded by swirling patterns and intricate details. The figure's sinuous pose and the ornate, almost hypnotic patterns of the skirt