Franz von Bayros (1866-1924) Die Fünf Sinne - Der Gerüch, Pen and black ink, black wash, [c.1910]

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Franz von Bayros (1866-1924) Die Fünf Sinne - Der Gerüch Pen and black ink, black wash, signed 'Choisy le Conin' and inscribed with title in the lower right corner, 300 x 285 mm (11 3/4 x 11 1/4 in), framed by Simon Cooper, [circa 1890-1910] Provenance: The Piccadilly Gallery, London Purchased from the above by the present owner, 1974. ⁂ Franz von Bayros was an illustrator renowned for his refined and intricate graphic style. He gained notoriety following a court case involving one of his erotic portfolios, which led to his exile in 1911 due to the controversial nature of his work. Celebrated as an exceptional draughtsman, his artistry was often compared to that of Aubrey Beardsley, characterised by meticulous technique and clever, though often decadent, themes.