Mahlon Blaine (1894-1969) was an illustrator known for his fantasy artwork, though his life is surrounded by myths, including questionable claims of combat in WWI. A childhood accident left him partially blind, influencing his unique perspective. His documented injuries raise doubts about his war hero persona, with limited biographical accuracy available.
Surreal
Dreamlike, bizarre and fantastical fetish illustrations.
Max Ernst
~ 1891 – 1976 Max Ernst was a German (naturalised American in 1948 and French in 1958) painter, sculptor, graphic artist, and poet. A prolific artist, Ernst was a primary pioneer of the Dada movement and surrealism. He had no formal artistic training, but his…
Helmuth Stockmann
~ Date of birth unknown Helmuth Stockmann was a draftsman, caricaturist and illustrator. He illustrated numerous books in the twenties, including new editions by E.T.A. Hoffmann and Diderot, also many erotic (and some at that time controversial and forbidden) works. His works were featured in…