Art Nouveau Mirror with Married Couple Under Tree Motif in the style of Aubrey Beardsley, 1960s

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This beautiful piece shows a decorative Art Nouveau mirror featuring an illustration of a married couple under stylised trees with … Read more This beautiful piece shows a decorative Art Nouveau mirror featuring an illustration of a married couple under stylised trees with red and black accents, in a sleek wooden frame.

It's a spectacular example of Art Nouveau mirror art or etched mirror art, it evokes Romantic or Wedding Art.

The depiction of a couple suggests a romantic or commemorative purpose, a wedding or anniversary theme.

The Art Nouveau style is characterised by flowing lines and organic elements, particularly evident in the tree and surrounding design, which hints at an Art Nouveau style or a later revival style from the mid-century.

The intertwined design elements and the couple under the trees could symbolise a deep connection and bond.

The mirror is an illustration in the style of Aubrey Beardsley, a prominent English illustrator and author associated with the Aesthetic movement and Art Nouveau style. His work is characterised by bold, intricate black ink drawings, often emphasising the grotesque, decadent, and erotic, and influenced by Japanese woodcuts. See less