Classic scenes of discipline, OTK spanking, paddles and bare-bottom punishment.
In 2019, a unique 1920s scrapbook featuring erotic illustrations and spanking scenes sold for $700 at auction. Described as ‘Pinterest before Pinterest,’ it represents a rare piece of early BDSM and fetish history. Initially showcased on the Spanking Art blog, the scrapbook highlights the art of personal curation.
Jean d’Ayeud is the pseudonymous author of rare erotic works from the mid-1930s, notably La Fesseuse Passionnée, featuring sixteen highly detailed illustrations that exemplify 1930s French BDSM art. The identity of d’Ayeud remains unknown, with theories suggesting a link to a photographer or Jacques Biederer.
~ 1904 – 1977 Gaston de Sainte-Croix was a prolific French illustrator and artist whose versatile style bridged the worlds of erotica, science fiction, and classic literature, leaving an indelible mark on mid-20th-century visual storytelling. Sainte‑Croix first gained attention for his vivid, sensual drawings in period erotic classics such as Le…
~ 1849 – 1928 Édouard-Henri Avril was a French painter and commercial artist. For his erotic art he used the pseudonym Paul Avril. Avril was born in Algiers, is father was a colonel of the gendarmerie. Avril himself fought and was wounded in the Franco-Prussian War before starting his studies in art. He…
~ 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 France. Del Lapiz’s anonymity was…
First of all I like to wish everyone Happy Easter. I have a few updates to inform you about and to celebrate this Easter I created a free gallery and am offering a special discount on two subscriptions.