Weiberherrschaft
Die Weiberherrschaft in der Geschichte der Menschheit (1913, Band 1 & 2, with a supplementary volume) is a richly illustrated cultural-historical work by Alfred Kind (text and concept) and Eduard Fuchs (1870–1940, illustrations and visual archive).
Eduard Fuchs, the famous German Marxist cultural historian, art collector and political activist, contributed hundreds of images from his vast private collection of erotic art, caricatures and historical prints. The book explores the theme of female rule (Weiberherrschaft) throughout human history, from ancient goddesses and Amazon legends, through medieval and early modern examples, to 18th- and 19th-century satirical art.
What makes it fascinating for vintage BDSM enthusiasts is the way it shows that motifs like spanking/flagellation, power exchange, role reversal, fetishism and female dominance have deep roots in art and culture. The illustrations are rarely overtly explicit by today’s standards, many are subtle, symbolic or satirical. Look at them through the lens of their time and you’ll discover a surprising amount of erotic power dynamics, corporal punishment scenes and femdom undertones hidden in “respectable” historical artworks.
It is a free give away, please allow the album to load since there are many artworks in it and they are in large format. To ensure fast loading I divided the artworks over two albums.
A true visual archive rather than pure erotica, this work remains one of the earliest serious attempts to document female dominance as a recurring cultural phenomenon.
It is a free give away, please allow the album to load since there are many artworks in it and they are in large format. To ensure fast loading I divided the artworks over two albums.
Be sure to check out the Web Archive for all scanned artworks, or visit the blog at Bdsm Art Archive for more information about this publication.
Wonderful collection, loved them all
Thank you!