The Impatient Adulterer
1896
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1896
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting shows a scene with people in old-fashioned clothes. It's a drawing with lots of details. The artist made this during a time when his work was not widely accepted, partly because of his connection to Oscar Wilde, which led to some publishers dropping him. He was young when he made this, and it's interesting that he was already making a name for himself as an illustrator. His style is unique and recognizable. You can learn more about the style of artist: Beardsley, Aubrey.
