Vintage portrait of Oscar Wilde taken in New York in 1883 by celebrated photographer Napoleon Sarony
Born to Anglo-Irish intellectuals, Wilde soon proved himself to be firebrand of contemporary dialogue within the Victorian era, blurring the line between the socially acceptable and the love that dare not speak its name. He established himself within fashionable and intellectual circles, winning rank throughout the London scene through his biting wit, flamboyant style, and conversational talent. Considered one of the most successful playwrights of late Victorian London, Wilde often incorporated themes of decadence, duplicity, and beauty within his works. This was likewise seen in his one and only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray in 1890. Tragically, Wilde's success was unable to spare him from persecution for his sexuality. Sentenced for two years, his only crime was a relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas, wrongfully deemed a gross indecency by the law of the time. Wilde's legacy lives on through the inexorable virtue of his talent and philosophy. In a celebration of love, his homeland of Ireland became the first nation in the world to legalize gay marriage by popular vote, a tribute to Wilde's progressive life and ideas. During a time in which established aesthetic and moral conventions were aplenty, Oscar Wilde challenged the concept of acceptance and carved a place for himself among literary and LGBTQ history. OSCAR WILDE NYC 45 WEST 27TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10001
Size: 4237px × 7015px
Location: New York, USA.
Photo credit: © photo-fox / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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