A. Beardsley Inspired

Here's two line-drawings I did, inspired by chapter headings drawn by Aubrey Beardsley for the 1892 publication of ''Le Morte d'Arthur'' (see second picture). Of course they can't be compared, seen as my drawings aren't as amazing as Aubrey's. ;) However, I think they turned out okay.

Victorian Garden Romances

I've always had a weak spot for the romantic painters of the 19th (and early 20th) century. I guess it's partly because my mother has a small collection of books about Rossetti and the Pre-Raphaelites, Mucha etc. I especially like the garden scenes, mostly showing young women reading a letter or embroidering amongst the roses. Or young couples sitting across of each other, looking sad. Why do people look sad, or at the very least really melancholic, on a lot Victorian paintings? It has something to do with the ''romantic spirit'' I guess. Anyways, here's two beautiful garden scenes for you to enjoy!

Edmund Blair Leighton: ''The Ticket'' (year: ?)
















Marcus Stone: ''In Love'' (1888)

Fashion

''Fashion is what one wears oneself. What is unfashionable is what other people wear.'' (Oscar Wilde)

Velvet Victorian gown

Gorgeous late 19th century evening dress. God how I'd like to wear a dress like this some time.