Cover design for the Yellow Book, Aubrey Beardsley, 1895

This illustration was produced by Aubrey Beardsley for the cover of The Yellow Book, which was due to be published in April 1895. Beardsley was sacked from his position as art editor shortly before publication and the design was never used. What can we see? Bit rude? Beardsley was well known for hiding naughty elements… Continue reading Cover design for the Yellow Book, Aubrey Beardsley, 1895