Aubrey Beardsley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Aubrey Beardsley
Occupation	Illustrator
Date Of Birth	Aug 21, 1872(1872-08-21)
Age	152
Date Of Death	March 16, 1898, Menton, France
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Leo

Aubrey Beardsley Biography

Aubrey Beardsley is one of the most popular and richest Illustrator who was born on August 21, 1872 in England, England, United Kingdom. British illustrator and author best known for his black-and-white, Art Nouveau drawings. He emulated Japanese woodcuts in his work, zeroing in on grotesque, decadent, and erotic imagery. Foremost member of the Aesthetic movement.

He and renowned author Oscar Wilde were both part of the Aesthetic Movement.

He was born to a father who did not work, but rather lived off money inherited from his maternal grandmother.

Aubrey Beardsley Net Worth

Aubrey Beardsley is one of the richest Illustrator from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Aubrey Beardsley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He worked in an architect’s office as an illustrator in 1888; later, he held a position at Guardian Life and Fire Insurance Company.

He contributed greatly to the Art Nouveau movement, despite his early death from tuberculosis.

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Aubrey Ranked on the list of most popular Illustrator. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Aubrey Beardsley celebrates birthday on August 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Aubrey Beardsley

1. Aubrey Beardsley was an English illustrator and author.
2. He was born in 1872 and died in 1898 at age 25.
3. Beardsley’s work is associated with the Art Nouveau movement.
4. His most famous illustrations were for Oscar Wilde’s play “Salome.”
5. Beardsley was known for his intricate black-and-white drawings.
6. He produced over a thousand illustrations during his short career.
7. Beardsley’s work often featured erotic and decadent themes.
8. He was influenced by Japanese woodblock prints and medieval art.
9. Beardsley’s style had a significant impact on graphic design and illustration.
10. His life was cut short by tuberculosis, which he contracted at age 20.

Why was Aubrey Beardsley controversial?

Beardsley, who had collaborated with Wilde on Salome and whose art was strongly linked with The Yellow Book, was caught up in the scandal. He was dismissed as editor for The Yellow Book. Having lost his regular source of income, he was forced to sell his house and he temporarily moved to France.

How old was Aubrey Beardsley when he died?

25 years (1872–1898)

Did Aubrey Beardsley know Oscar Wilde?

Beardsley was twenty-one and Wilde, whom he had met three years earlier at an artist’s studio, thirty-eight.

What new art movement did Aubrey Beardsley contribute to?

Beardsley’s contribution to the development of the Art Nouveau and poster styles was significant despite his early death from tuberculosis. He is one of the important Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style) figures.

Where is Aubrey Beardsley buried?

Cimetiere du Trabuquet, Menton, France