Edward Bawden was an English illustrator, graphic designer, and painter in the early 20th century. He studied at the Royal College of Art where he met Eric Ravilious. As a war artist, he traveled to document his experiences. His work was characterized by simple lines and humor. Aubrey Beardsley was a draughtsman and writer in the late 19th century. He was influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite movement and Japanese prints. Beardsley contributed to the Art Nouveau movement through his detailed pen and ink illustrations. The document compares artwork by Bawden and Beardsley, noting their different styles - Bawden's watercolors have more detailed backgrounds