Thomas Rowlandson ( July 1757 –1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation. Rowlandson was a prolific artist and printmaker. He produced both individual social and political satires. He also created a large number of illustrations for novels, humorous books, and topographical works. Like other caricaturists of his age such as James Gillray, his … Continue reading Rowlandson’s Satire
Weird Tales first hit newsstands in March 1923, founded by J.C. Henneberger and published by Rural Publishing Corporation. Its early struggles with financial woes nearly ended it, but the magazine found its footing under editor Farnsworth Wright, who took the helm in 1924. Wright’s vision shaped it into a haven for the weird and wonderful, featuring tales that defied convention.The magazine’s pages were graced by … Continue reading Weird Tales
Cornelius Adriaensen (1521 – 1581) was a 16th-century Dutch Franciscan priest. He was born at Dordrecht and joined the order of “Frères Mineurs”.Adriaensen moved to Bruges (West Flanders, today in Belgium) where he founded a secret order among the women of Bruges, who were persuaded to meet him in secret, undress, and be chastised for their sins. The order was eventually betrayed to the local … Continue reading A Secret Spanking Order
Erziehungs-Flagellantismus. Sexualkundliche Untersuchungen und ihre Ergebnisse (also spelled Erziehungsflagellantismus in one word) is a German language book on educational flagellantism in sexological analysis. It was written by Dr. Heinrich Wörenkamp and Dr. Gertrude Perkauf and published in 1932 by Verlag für Kulturforschung, Vienna. Many of the photos and artworks presented in this book found their way to me, they inspired me to built my art … Continue reading Erziehungs-Flagellantismus
James Gillray (1756–1815) was a British caricaturist and printmaker, widely regarded as the father of the political cartoon. Born in Chelsea, London, he trained at the Royal Academy Schools and initially worked as an engraver before finding his calling in satirical prints. His sharp-witted, often provocative etchings targeted political figures, royalty, and social mores of late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain, blending grotesque humor with … Continue reading James Gilray
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
Thérèse Philosophe (Therese the Philosopher) is a 1748 French novel ascribed to Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, Marquis d’Argens, or, according to a minority opinion, Denis Diderot and others. It has been chiefly regarded as a pornographic novel, which accounts for its massive sales in 18th-century France. For all of its printed debauchery, the work has some philosophical merit in its underlying concepts. Between the more graphically adult sections of the novel, philosophical … Continue reading Thérèse Philosophe
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
Nobody knows who the mysterious Jer. Bar. de Lapin is, or exactly where and when the artistically accomplished and psychologically disturbing portfolio of etchings they produced was published.HonestErotica Continue reading Les erreurs de l’amour
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
Amateur drawing from the pre-war collection of the Viennese Institute for Sexual Research. The collection of this institute (and the older institute in Berlin founded by Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld) was destroyed during WWII German textDienst auf dem WC: Während die Herrin ihr Bedürfnis verrichtet, liegt der Sklave ausgestreckt auf dem Boden. Ist die Herrin fertig, so erhebt sie sich, macht einige Schritte vorwärts und beugt … Continue reading Amateur Fantasy Drawing
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
