At the start of the new year, I wish everyone joy and health. Exciting updates include nine new artworks by Roger Jadot, a free giveaway of Ernst Schertel’s work, and the complete Fredi Trilogy. Explore new titles in various art categories. Your subscriptions support this vibrant platform.
To avoid cluttering the site with lots of individual update-only blog posts, I gather every update of the year into one comprehensive post. This keeps things clear and tidy.Previous years can be viewed here, and below are the site additions made so far in 2026.…
Nicolas Sternberg (1901-1959) was a prolific Hungarian-born artist active in interwar Paris, renowned for his elegant illustrations and portraits. His acclaimed works include erotic themes, especially in book illustrations. A Jewish artist, he survived the German occupation in hiding, continuing his art until his death around 1960, despite a largely unknown personal life.
Der Flagellantismus als literarisches Motiv (Flagellantism as a Literary Motif) is a groundbreaking multi-volume work by the German author, occultist, and early sexologist Ernst Schertel (1884–1958). Published in four volumes between 1929 and 1932 by his own Parthenon Verlag in Leipzig, it represents one of…
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.
Alexander Gergely, an elusive interwar painter from 1889 to 1932, is noted for his semi-abstract modernist works and exploration of erotic themes, particularly BDSM. His rare portfolio, “Durga Dämmerung,” features hand-colored woodcuts depicting dominance and submission, aligning with the underground erotic art of the 1920s and 1930s.
All year through I try to keep track of my updates, you can find updates for 2025 in the list below.For updates on my free art blogs check the blogs, you can find them via this linktree.Enjoy these updates, be sure to grant yourself a premium…
Joseph Kuhn-Régnier (1876-1940) was a French illustrator and painter famous for his elegant, erotic prints from the 1920s and 1930s. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and was influenced by antiquity. His work elegantly captures themes of desire and power dynamics, making him a key figure in vintage erotica.
