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Aubrey Beardsley - Original 1901 line block print - Saint Rose of Lima. Beardsley was an influential English illustrator and artist known for his distinctive black-and-white ink drawings. Despite his short life—he died of tuberculosis at 25—Beardsley left a lasting impact on modern illustration and graphic art. A fine line block print after an ink drawing by Aubrey Beardsley, printed in 1901. This drawing titled 'The Ascension of Saint Rose of Lima' was originally made as an illustration for the story 'Under the Hill', published in the literary magazine The Savoy. Mounted in a warm-white passe-partout (30x40 cm, acid-free paper), it is ready to be framed. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) Title of print: Saint Rose of Lima Print date: 1901 Passe-partout dimensions: 30x40 cm Type: Block Print From: The Later Work of Aubrey Beardsley, John Lane, 1901, The Bodley Head, 1st Edition Authenticity: This is an original print from the book mentioned above. Condition: The print is in good condition, with some overall yellowing of the paper. There may be some slight spotting, or minor blemishes that are consistent with its age. Please carefully review the photos before making your purchase. Feel free to send a message with any questions or to request more photos *** Beardsley was an influential English illustrator and artist known for his distinctive black-and-white ink drawings. Associated with the Art Nouveau movement, his work often featured intricate patterns, decadent themes, and a mix of sensuality and the grotesque. Despite his short life—he died of tuberculosis at 25—Beardsley left a lasting impact on modern illustration and graphic art. Other Keywords: Decorative Art, Old Print, Original Illustration, Antique Print, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Lithography, Etching, Engraving, Block Print, Line Drawing, Ink Drawing, Oscar Wilde, Salome, The Yellow Book, The Savoy, Classic Literature, 19th Century, Early 20th Century, 1890s 1900s, Fin de Siecle, Religious Art