Lewd Collection

Older man seducing a young woman, after an 18th century work by Jacob van Schuppen
1000913 Older man seducing a young woman, after an 18th century work by Jacob van Schuppen. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Coarse behaviour at the dining table during the Renaissance period. After a Spanish copper engraving from 1545
955312 Coarse behaviour at the dining table during the Renaissance period. After a Spanish copper engraving from 1545. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard

Old man spying through keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000860 Old man spying through keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Changez les dames! (colour litho)
3646185 Changez les dames! (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Changez les dames)

Finale (colour litho)
3646180 Finale (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finale. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Bal Pare (colour litho)
3646175 Bal Pare (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bal Pare. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Der Frahsee (colour litho)
3646176 Der Frahsee (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Frahsee. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Der Arterienonkel (colour litho)
3646184 Der Arterienonkel (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Arterienonkel)

Merry Company on a Terrace, c. 1673-5 (oil on canvas)
3615928 Merry Company on a Terrace, c.1673-5 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 141x131.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Man of Feeling in Search of Indispensibles, or A Scene at the French Milliners
NCO189742 The Man of Feeling in Search of Indispensibles, or A Scene at the French Milliners, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Morning after Marriage, or A scene on the Continent, published by W
NCO189739 The Morning after Marriage, or A scene on the Continent, published by W, Holland in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The merry homecoming, 1670-79 (oil on canvas)
3709941 The merry homecoming, 1670-79 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 68x99 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The cheerful homestores)

Questions and Commands, or The Mistaken Road to H-r-f-rd: a Sunday Evenings Amusement
NCO193425 Questions and Commands, or The Mistaken Road to H-r-f-rd: a Sunday Evenings Amusement, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by English School

Ms 41 f. 42v Punishment of two adulterers by nude procession through the town
BAL52983 Ms 41 f.42v Punishment of two adulterers by nude procession through the town, from Livre Juratiore d Agen (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Agen

The Life of Man, c. 1665 (oil on canvas)
5863943 The Life of Man, c. 1665 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 68.5x81.6 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady
3709968 Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady and two men playing backgammon, known as Two kinds of games, 1660-79 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz

Vices Overlook d in the New Proclamation, published by Hannah Humphrey
NCO189718 Vices Overlook d in the New Proclamation, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Lady Godinas Rout or Peeping Tom spying out Pope Joan, 1796
Lady Godinas Rout or Peeping Tom spying out Pope Joan, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)

Old Man Spying Through Keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Coarse Behaviour At The Dining Table During The Renaissance Period. After A Spanish Copper Engraving From 1545. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs

Of them that forceth or careth for the bacbytynge of lewde people, illustration
XJF486430 Of them that forceth or careth for the bacbytynge of lewde people, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Three Bathers in a Stream
BAL41035 Three Bathers in a Stream by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); Stadtisches Museum, Mulheim, Germany; German, out of copyright

Illustration from La Paysanne Pervertie, by Nicolas Restif de la Bretonne
XIR183340 Illustration from La Paysanne Pervertie, by Nicolas Restif de la Bretonne (1734-1806) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Portrait of Marie Lloyd, a famous early 20th century English music hall singer. (Matilda Alice Victoria Wood) 1904

Grotesque puppeteer
A rather grotesque and gigantic puppeteer performs a lewd puppet show for an equally lewd looking audience of considerably smaller people. Date: 1919

Messalina by Aubrey Beardsley
Messalina and her companion by Aubrey Beardsley, an illustration to an edition of the Roman satirist Juvenals Sixth Satire. Messalina was the wife of the Roman emperor Claudius. Date: 1895

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"Exploring the Allure of Lewdness: A Captivating Journey through Art and Literature" Step into a world where boundaries are pushed, inhibitions fade away, and desires take center stage. In this captivating collection of artworks, we delve into the realm of "lewd, " exploring its various forms and expressions throughout history. The journey begins with "Changez les dames. " - a vibrant colour lithograph that invites us to witness an audacious transformation in societal norms. As we move forward, we encounter the mesmerizing "Finale, " another colourful litho that leaves us spellbound by its provocative allure. Intriguingly titled pieces like "Bal Pare" and "Der Frahsee" beckon us further into this exploration. Through their vivid colours and intricate details, they offer glimpses into hidden worlds filled with passion and temptation. As our eyes wander across the pages of John Cleland's scandalous novel, Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure (1749), we find ourselves immersed in a tale that challenges conventional morality. The accompanying print transports us back to an era when such explicit literature was both shocking and titillating. Peeping Tom takes on new meaning as we encounter Lady Godinas Rout spying out Pope Joan in a hand-coloured engraving from 1796. This artwork serves as a reminder that even within seemingly innocent scenes lurks an undercurrent of voyeurism waiting to be discovered. Moving on to more unconventional depictions, we come across "A Low Class Prostitute" captured in exquisite detail through a woodblock print from the late 18th century. Its rawness evokes emotions ranging from empathy to fascination for those living on society's fringes. Hannah Humphrey's publication titled Spouting presents us with yet another facet of lewdness - one intertwined with satire and political commentary. Through hand-coloured etchings dating back to 1792, we witness the power of art to challenge societal norms and provoke thought.