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CAPE FROM OSCAR WILDE’S SALOME (1894) Beardsley completed this illustration for the leading character from Oscar Wilde’s play. We are pleased to offer this statue adaptation from this famous drawing.

The stylish dress is reminiscent of a butterfly with exaggerated sleeves and flowing skirt. From the Oxford Dictionary, A Beardsley scholar, Milly Heyd discusses the use of butterfly in other Beardsley works and the use of a butterfly as Whistler's signature. According to Heyd, the butterfly symbolizes independence and also has been defined by the Oxford dictionary as a term used to describe "a vain gaudily attired person" (122). Beardsley perhaps creates a complex image of Salome in which she attempts to dress to reflect her independence yet her attempt is in vain, as she ends up appearing ridiculously at the mercy of her unmerciful dress.

Collectible quality, resin with hand-painted color details, matte and glossy finish. Statue replica is from the highly collectible Parastone Mouseion 3D Collection.

Dimensions: 7.5 in. x 5 in. x 3 in.

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