The Story of Venus and Tannhäuser

Aubrey Beardsley's "The Story of Venus and Tannhäuser" is an exquisite reimagining of the legendary tale of the opera singer Tannhäuser, exploring the tension between art, desire, and moral conflict. Set against a backdrop of decadent aesthetics reminiscent of the fin-de-siècle movement, Beardsley employs his signature approach of detailed illustrations and striking imagery to amplify the theme...