Beardsley

American

[beerdz-lee] / ˈbɪərdz li /

noun

Aubrey Vincent, 1872–98, English illustrator.

Beardsley British

/ ˈbɪədzlɪ /

noun

Aubrey ( Vincent ). 1872–98, English illustrator: noted for his stylized black-and-white illustrations, esp those for Oscar Wilde's Salome and Pope's Rape of the Lock

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“They’re just in a different lane from ours,” Beardsley said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Margaret B. Stetz’s essay on the British illustrator Aubrey Beardsley illuminates this development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Gillespie recalled how the "balance of the team changed" as the Northern Irishman dropped out and Peter Beardsley moved over to the right.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

“Sponge cities isn’t a total solution, but it makes a significant impact,” Beardsley said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024

Gramps tried to roar, but he was too weak and could only blink indignantly at Dr. Beardsley.

From The Black Fawn by Kjelgaard, James Arthur

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