Bawdy Collection

American actress. The most popular pin-up photograph of the American armed forces during World War II
BETTY GRABLE (1916-1973). American actress. The most popular pin-up photograph of the American armed forces during World War II

ODEON CASINO POSTER, 1920. German poster for Odeon Casino by Walter Schnackenberg, 1920

Luxury, or the Comforts of a Rum p ford. After an etching by Charles Williams dated circa 1801. The picture is a satire on an advertisement for Rumford stoves

THONY: NACKTKULTUR, 1926. Nacktkultur (Nudism). Drawing by Eduard Thony

Funny Saucy Wedding Postcard
Bawdy humourin this saucy postcard, depicting a bride and grrom in front of their vicar. The bride has her hand full... "...to have and to hold - until death us do part..." Date: circa 1910s

MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress

The Brilliants, 1801 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF271074 The Brilliants, 1801 (litho) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

NUDE SHADOW, 1920s. The shadow of actress Clara Bow in the nude. Photographed in the 1920s

SALLY RAND (1904-1979). American burlesque dancer. Photographed in 1933

In a Cafe Chantant, Lewis Baumer, illustration of two women
In a Cafe Chantant, by Lewis Baumer. Illustration of two women, seated, one smoking, one inebriated, patrons at the bar in the background

Pub scene (oil on wood)
471473 Pub scene (oil on wood) by Amstel, Jan van (c.1500-c.1544); 30x38 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

A Merry Company in an Interior (oil on panel)
EH402374 A Merry Company in an Interior (oil on panel) by Hals, Dirck (1591-1656); 23.1x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Wake, - or last appearance of Teddy O Rafferty, a scene in the Holy Land, from The English Spy, pub
3090267 The Wake, - or last appearance of Teddy O Rafferty, a scene in the Holy Land, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Wake, or last appearance of Teddy O Rafferty, a scene in the Holy Land, from The English Spy
STC255135 The Wake, or last appearance of Teddy O Rafferty, a scene in the Holy Land, from The English Spy, by Charles Molloy Westmacott (1788-1868) published London

Cafe Society, from Paris: Moeurs, Costumes et Attitudes 1912-13, Vol. 1: Les Bars, published 1914 (colour litho)
STC194692 Cafe Society, from Paris: Moeurs, Costumes et Attitudes 1912-13, Vol. 1: Les Bars, published 1914 (colour litho) by Lobel-Riche

The Wickedest Man in New York, scene from John Allans Dance House
AQS254893 The Wickedest Man in New York, scene from John Allans Dance House, 304 Water Street, New York City, from Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, 1868 (litho) by Leslie

Dr Syntax has an accident at the Club (ink & w / c on paper)
3108943 Dr Syntax has an accident at the Club (ink & w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 14x24.1 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Debauche, 1896 (colour litho)
PNH367147 Debauche, 1896 (colour litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 23.2x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gin Shop Bar (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF208325 The Gin Shop Bar (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Homer singing his Verses to the Greeks, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO193102 Homer singing his Verses to the Greeks, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Exhibition Starecase (pen & ink with wash on paper)
UCL284480 The Exhibition Starecase (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; (add.info.: Staircase at Somerset House, London)

Oxford Transports or Albanians doing Penance for Past offences
STC255134 Oxford Transports or Albanians doing Penance for Past offences, from The English Spy, by Charles Molloy Westmacott (1788-1868) published London, 1825 (colour litho) by Cruikshank

The Vices of the Prodigal Son (pen and ink on paper)
FTB165473 The Vices of the Prodigal Son (pen and ink on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Flemish Pastime (engraving)
3622037 Flemish Pastime (engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flemish Pastime. After Adriaen Brouwer.); © Look and Learn

Tavern Scene, c. 1635 (oil on oak)
BAC155179 Tavern Scene, c.1635 (oil on oak) by Brouwer, Adriaen (1605/6-38); 48x67 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

La Promenade publique, 1792 (etching, aquatint and engraving, printed in colour on hand-made laid paper)
996311 La Promenade publique, 1792 (etching, aquatint and engraving, printed in colour on hand-made laid paper) by Debucourt, Philibert-Louis (1755-1832); 50.1x66.7 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario

The King Drinks (oil on panel)
CH451404 The King Drinks (oil on panel) by Cleve, Maerten van (1527-81) (workshop of); 68.2x103.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Vision Mediterranea, eleven-leaf screen, c. 1925 (oil on giltwood panel)
CH440567 Vision Mediterranea, eleven-leaf screen, c.1925 (oil on giltwood panel) by Sert y Badia, Jose Maria (1876-1945); 358x800 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish

Preparations for the Fete de la Federation, 14th July 1790 (oil on panel)
CH440504 Preparations for the Fete de la Federation, 14th July 1790 (oil on panel) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); 24.2x29.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Oxford Transports, or University Exiles, from The English Spy
3085920 Oxford Transports, or University Exiles, from The English Spy, published London, 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor of London, 1747 (engraving)
1071421 The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor of London, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.9x38.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

Royal fishmongers, or a welcome to Billingsgate, 1816. Artist: C Williams
Royal fishmongers, or a welcome to Billingsgate, 1816. Royal fishmongers being accosted by bawdy women at Billingsgate Market

John Wilmot 2Nd Earl Of Rochester 1647 - 1680 English Libertine And Writer Of Satirical And Bawdy Poetry From The Book A Catalogue Of Royal And Noble Authors Volume Iii Published 1806

NO, NO, NANETTE, 1925. Scene from the Broadway production of the musical No, No, Nanette, music by Vincent Youmans, 1925

THE SISTERS LEVEY. Burlesque dancers. Original cabinet photograph, 19th century

Texas Guinan, Queen of the Nightclubs, in one of the New York City speakeasies that she operated in the 1920s
PROHIBITION: SPEAKEASY. Texas Guinan, Queen of the Nightclubs, in one of the New York City speakeasies that she operated in the 1920s

Het Lusthuys Van Pater Peters, En De Jesuwijten En Munniken, Ontdekt Door, Sic Itur Ad Astra, Scilicet, [1681ja], 1 Print (broadside) : Etching With Letterpress

Sic Itur Ad Astra Scilicet, Hooghe, Romeyn De, 1645-1708, Artist, 1681. 1 Print : Etching. Print Shows Scene In A Bawdy House Of Pleasure Frequented By Father Petre And Other Jesuits Where They

Fashions Palais Royal
Clothing worn by society & the demi-monde of the Palais Royal. One man wears cossack trousers, another top boots while many of the ladies wear evening dress. Date: 1822

Social / Germany / Tavern
Bawdy scene outside a village tavern Date: 1587

Girl Singing Ballads Paper Lanthorn 1767-81
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MARSH: BURLESQUE, 1928. Irving Place Burlesk, I. Lithograph by Reginald Marsh, 1928

The Smoker (oil on panel)
XIR439934 The Smoker (oil on panel) by Craesbeeck, Joos van (c.1605-c.61); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Fumeur; ); Flemish, out of copyright

The Union Club
BAL42780 The Union Club by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: " We ll join hand in hand, all Party shall cease, And glass after glass shall our Union increase)

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"Bawdy: A Luxurious Indulgence in Comforts and Satirical Delights" Step into the world extravagance, where luxury intertwines with scandalous humor. In this captivating etching by Charles Williams circa 1801, we witness a satire on an advertisement for Rumford stoves - Sir Benjamin Thompson's ingenious invention that revolutionized fireplaces. The colorization adds a touch of opulence to this masterpiece. Amidst the mirthful scene, a daring woman raises her skirts, fearlessly scaring off the devil himself. Her audacity echoes the spirit of American actress pin-up photographs during World War II - capturing hearts and boosting morale among our armed forces. Transporting us back to 1920 Germany is Walter Schnackenberg's Odeon Casino poster. Its vibrant display entices patrons into a realm filled with excitement and entertainment. Meanwhile, Eduard Thony's drawing from 1926 introduces us to Nacktkultur (Nudism), embracing freedom and celebrating natural beauty. Humor takes center stage as we stumble upon a funny saucy wedding postcard, reminding us that laughter can be found even in the most unexpected places. La Goulue, a French can-can dancer depicted in c1888 nude study photograph, exudes both sensuality and confidence. The Brilliants lithograph from 1801 transports us to an era where elegance meets artistic brilliance through black-and-white photography. On another note entirely, Lewis Baumer's illustration portrays two women immersed in conversation at a Cafe Chantant - their expressions hinting at secrets shared over cups of coffee. Delving further into history brings forth "The Embracing Cavalier, " an oil painting dating back to c. 1660-65; its passionate embrace transcends time and speaks volumes about love's enduring power. Lastly but certainly not least is Sally Rand - an iconic American burlesque dancer who captivated audiences with her enchanting performances.