On Alert

"On Alert" is a striking illustration from the Yellow Book, a key publication of the Yellow Nineties. Reflecting the period's fascination with Art nouveau (modern) style, the artwork exemplifies its distinctive flowing lines and decorative motifs. Created during London's vibrant literary scene (1894–1897), the illustration captures a sense of vigilance and tension typical of the era's Surrealism-influenced imagery. Published by The Bodley Head and edited by Henry Harland, the Yellow Book became a symbol of aesthetic innovation and literary modernism in late 19th-century Britain.