The Hourglass
1896
About this artwork
This black and white ink illustration features a stylized woman behind a field of thorny brambles, looking towards an hourglass topped with a small figure. It was created by Will H. Bradley, a prominent American graphic designer of the Art Nouveau period.
Did you know?
Will H. Bradley was a central figure in the American Arts and Crafts movement and is often compared to Aubrey Beardsley for his sophisticated use of bold, black-and-white forms. His work, heavily influenced by Japanese woodblock prints and European Art Nouveau, helped define the 'Bradley style' that dominated American graphic design and poster art at the turn of the 20th century.
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The Hourglass
Will Bradley, 1896
