Nicolas Sternberg (1901-1959) was a prolific Hungarian-born artist active in interwar Paris, renowned for his elegant illustrations and portraits. His acclaimed works include erotic themes, especially in book illustrations. A Jewish artist, he survived the German occupation in hiding, continuing his art until his death around 1960, despite a largely unknown personal life.
~ 1863 – 1943 Marian Wawrzeniecki, the enigmatic Polish painter, archaeologist, and art historian, wove a tapestry of shadowed ecstasy and primal rites in his works, emerging from the misty fringes of fin-de-siècle Warsaw. Born into an era of crumbling empires and awakening desires, Wawrzeniecki’s…
~ 1909 – 1945 Hugh Joseph Ward was an American illustrator known for his cover art for pulp magazines. He is noted especially for his paintings for Spicy Mystery, Spicy Detective, and other titles published by Harry Donenfeld in the “spicy” genre. He also painted…
~ unknown La Bonda is an obscure erotic illustrator, active during the mid-20th century, known primarily for depictions of female domination (femdom) scenes involving women in bondage and sadomasochistic themes. Little biographical detail is available—such as a real name, nationality, or full career span—suggesting the…
~ 1890 – 1945 Georg Scholz was a German painter, member of the New Objectivity movement. Scholz was born in Wolfenbüttel and had his artistic training at the Karlsruhe Academy, where his teachers included Hans Thoma and Wilhelm Trübner. He later studied in Berlin under Lovis Corinth. In…
~ 1930 – 2011 Rolf Dieter Schieldrum, also known as Mister O, was a German industrial designer primarily recognized for his work in the automotive industry. Born in 1930, Schieldrum spent much of his career designing for automobiles, applying his technical expertise to functional and…
~ unknown For this artist I was unable to find out anything other than the fact that he signed a portfolio titled La Nuit de Clodia, dated 1927. I could not find other artworks or information connected to this name. 1 album/6 artworksLatest Update: May…
~ unknown Little is known about Juan del Lapiz, a pseudonym that translates to “John of the Pencil” in Spanish, hinting at the artist’s skill with delicate line work. The artist was active circa 1930, a period when illustrated erotica flourished in Europe, particularly in…