Tag: 1900-1920

Historical BDSM Literature, Publishers & Publishing Houses

Ernst Schertel, Pioneer of BDSM Research

Ernst Schertel (1884 – 1958) was a multifaceted German figure: a writer, historian, scholar in religious studies, and specialist in the occult. He was also a dance pedagogue, an early promoter of nudist culture, a liberal free thinker, and a researcher of human sexuality with a particular interest in paraphilia, fetishism, and sadomasochism.SpankingArtWiki & Wikipedia Early Life, Education, Career and Contributions Schertel studied history and … Continue reading Ernst Schertel, Pioneer of BDSM Research

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Bdsm & Fetish

Victorian Discipline

Victorian Discipline in Photography: Power and Performance. Unknown photographer and models. The style suggests late 19th to early 20th century, consistent with early erotic or disciplinary photography. Such images were often produced by anonymous studios or for private clients, not widely indexed in public searches unless part of a specialized archive. The classroom setting, Victorian-era clothing (long gown with puffed sleeves for the woman, formal … Continue reading Victorian Discipline

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Illustrated Books

Casanova’s Histoire de ma vie

Giacomo Casanova (1725 – 1798), the infamous 18th-century Venetian adventurer, is synonymous with seduction, intrigue, and a life lived on the edge. His memoir, Histoire de ma vie (Story of My Life), is more than just a recounting of romantic conquests—it’s a vivid window into the Enlightenment era, brimming with wit, audacity, and a touch of roguish charm. For readers of this blog, this literary … Continue reading Casanova’s Histoire de ma vie

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Bdsm & Fetish

Vintage Sex Slave

Anonymous models and photographer. I tried to find info for these photos but so far without success. They are created between 1890 and 1910 (to my opinion). Perhaps for a private collection or collectors initiative? The photos show a Male Dominance/female submission dynamic. The female being submitted to the man’s lust, when you look closely you can see some markings on the female body. In … Continue reading Vintage Sex Slave

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Bdsm Illustrations

Bading Time

This artwork, created by Albert Guillaume in 1905, is a striking example of early 20th-century French illustration, known for its bold and suggestive themes. Titled “Avant les Trois” (“Before the Three”), it features a provocative scene with nude figures, blending humor and satire, which was characteristic of Guillaume’s style. The piece reflects the artistic freedom and social commentary prevalent in Parisian art circles at the … Continue reading Bading Time

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Artists

Elisàr August Emanuel von Kupffer

Elisàr August Emanuel von Kupffer (1872–1942), the Baltic-German painter-poet who signed as Elisarion, wove BDSM motifs into a utopian philosophy he called Clarism—a celebration of male beauty, spiritual transcendence, and sacred dominance. His androgynous ephebes, bound in silken cords or kneeling before radiant masters, pulse with Symbolist ecstasy rather than mere punishment. he whip is the scepter of the soul that awakens the sleeping god … Continue reading Elisàr August Emanuel von Kupffer

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Historical BDSM Literature, Vintage Photography

Venus in Fur

The story Venus in Furs (originally Venus im Pelz) is a tale that quickens the heart of many FemDom enthusiasts. The book was written by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch and is his most famous work. The story is part of a series titled Das Vermächtniß Kains (The Legacy of Cain). Venus in Furs was included in Love, the first part of this series, published in 1870.Various … Continue reading Venus in Fur

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Photographers

Alexander Bassano

Alexander Bassano (1829-1913) opened his first photographic portrait studio in London during the early 1850s, which grew to become one of the most important studios of the Victorian era. In the years that followed, Bassano’s studio occupied various London addresses before he opened his grand studio at 25 Old Bond Street in 1877, where he remained. Bassano also formed partnerships with other photographers, but these … Continue reading Alexander Bassano

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