John Austen — Vision — 1919

Just two more John Austen drawings for now. Both of them sort of bridging between his old and his later styles. The color image is luscious ...

The 'filigree' of ornament is fascinating to study in this depiction of Scheherezade by John Austen.

John Austen was at his best with Hamlet in 1922. Here is Act IV Scene 7. Sort of astounding imagery for the time and the medium.

Another fabulous pen and ink graphic by John Austen for the 1922 Hamlet , featuring (you guessed it) Ophelia!

John Austen had a grand style when he illustrated a bee-youtiful edition of Hamlet, from 1922. His style was influenced by Beardsley and was...