Provocative Collection

Stockings 1920S Photo
A young woman, wearing a fur coat, cloche hat & T-bar shoes, lifts her leg up on a bench in order to reveal her stocking tops & garters

A man on his boat looks admiringly at model Carol Dwyer, wearing a revealing swimsuit May 1976

Frock, Fur & Feather Fan
Narrow tubular shaped dress in an ornate fabric by Worth with a plunging back, beaded straps, fur trimmed hem & a long train attached at the lower back. She holds a large feather fan

Actress Wendy Richard poses beside the fire place in the living room of her home in Baker Street, shortly before appearing in the television comedy series " Are You Being Served

Actress Wendy Richard at her home in Baker Street, shortly before appearing in the television comedy series " Are You Being Served?" Wendy measurements are 38-27-37. January 1975

Actress Wendy Richard poses at her home in Baker Street, shortly before appearing in the television comedy series " Are You Being Served?" Wendy measurements are 38-27-37. January 1975

Woman (The Sphinx), 1899. Creator: Edvard Munch
Woman (The Sphinx), 1899

Actress Wendy Richard at her home in Baker Street, shortly before appearing in the television comedy series " Are You Being Served?" Wendy measurements are 38-27-37. January 1975

Wimbledon tennis star Gertrude "Gussie"Moran showing off her new style dress
Wimbledon tennis star Gertrude " Gussie" Moran showing off her new style dress and pants. June 1949

Mini Dress Fashion November 1987 Back view of model wearing pink lycra dress and stilettos with one foot up on beer barrel

Actress Adele Silva, November 1999 from the TV Programme Emmerdale

Beautiful Venus of Gallipede, gallery of ancient statues Museum, Naples, Italy, c1909. Venus Callipyge or Kallipygos also known as Aphrodite Kallipygos at the National Archaeological Museum in

Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) with bloody antlers shedding velvet, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, September

The Peacocks Skirt
An original, vintage, poster of The Peacock Skirt, an 1893 illustration by Aubrey Beardsley, published by Big O Posters Inc, in about 1969

Couple playing cards (colour litho)
2797026 Couple playing cards (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple playing cards. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Girl, covered in a sheet, with a longing expression (b / w photo)
2804491 Girl, covered in a sheet, with a longing expression (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl, covered in a sheet, with a longing expression)

Aux nouveautes, Jolies filles et jolies toilettes (engraving)
1094541 Aux nouveautes, Jolies filles et jolies toilettes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aux nouveautes, Jolies filles et jolies toilettes)

Bathers in the Sun, 1930 (watercolour and bodycolour on paper)
1217605 Bathers in the Sun, 1930 (watercolour and bodycolour on paper) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 16.1x12.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

October Hurricane Poster, 1920 (colour litho)
BAL464788 October Hurricane Poster, 1920 (colour litho) by Deni, Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946); Private Collection

Love under the Fountain, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print)
STC226924 Love under the Fountain, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The First Letter, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803)
STC226917 The First Letter, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) published 1920s (pochoir print) by Barbier

Looking in the Mirror (oil on canvas)
NOO367892 Looking in the Mirror (oil on canvas) by Collings, Albert Henry (fl.1893-d.1947); Private Collection; Photo © John Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK; English

The Woman with Soap Bubbles, 1929
XIR156739 The Woman with Soap Bubbles, 1929 by Russolo, Luigi (1885-1947); Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Woman with Soap Bubbles; )

Girls preparing for swimming (colour photo)
2804490 Girls preparing for swimming (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls preparing for swimming)

The Harem Guard, 1885 (oil on canvas)
474166 The Harem Guard, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Geetere, Georges De (19th century); 203.2x119.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Lolita type (b / w photo)
5986989 Lolita type (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lolita type. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

English cartoon depicting male members of the audience captivated by a performance by controversial French ballerina
5208534 English cartoon depicting male members of the audience captivated by a performance by controversial French ballerina Mademoiselle Parisot, 1802 (colour litho) by Newton

Girl pulling up her socks (b / w photo)
3093259 Girl pulling up her socks (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl pulling up her socks)

Girl with Peacock fan (oil on canvas)
HTL226399 Girl with Peacock fan (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

Turkey Trot, The Agony of Terpsichore
Page from The Bystander showing Oscar and Suzette demonstrating various steps from the new ragtime dance, the Turkey Trot, which they were performing at the London Hippodrome in 1912

German troops exercising close to the French frontier (colour litho)
2779458 German troops exercising close to the French frontier (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German troops exercising close to the French frontier)

Girl, lying on the floor, holding a ball above her head (b / w photo)
3093261 Girl, lying on the floor, holding a ball above her head (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl, lying on the floor)

Long-haired girl with arms around stuffed leopard (b / w photo)
3092868 Long-haired girl with arms around stuffed leopard (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Long-haired girl with arms around stuffed leopard)

Portrait of Josefina A. de Errazuriz, 1912 (oil on canvas)
474387 Portrait of Josefina A. de Errazuriz, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 153x98.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Renee (w / c)
LEF221017 Renee (w/c) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 43x26.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; Italian, out of copyright

The Cancan, after Ferdinand Von Reznicek c. 1906. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom
1000906 The Cancan, after Ferdinand Von Reznicek c.1906. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909

Porcia (oil on canvas)
CH397566 Porcia (oil on canvas) by Sirani, Elisabetta (1638-65); 83.2x68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: daughter of Marcus Porcius Cato Uticencis)

Irish girl, all in green (colour litho)
1092354 Irish girl, all in green (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish girl, all in green)

Girl smiling at herself in the mirror (b / w photo)
3093254 Girl smiling at herself in the mirror (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl smiling at herself in the mirror)

Cathy Brooks showing a little too much at the Cannelle Fashion Show Dbase

Provocative Swimwear
An angry Paris mob attack swimwear models wearing the latest revealing fashions. Date: 1932

The Laundress, 1761 (oil on canvas)
3077043 The Laundress, 1761 (oil on canvas) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); 40.6x33 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: La Blanchisseuse); French, out of copyright

Stylish French Girl in low-cut black and green dress, seated on a settee. Date: circa 1920s

Picture No. 12020008
Cheetah - photographed in captivity - Harnas Wildlife Foundation, Namibia. Date:

Rita Hayworth (1918-1987), American actress, c1940s

Lulu, late 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Emile Antoine Bourdelle
Lulu, late 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection

The Cancan, After Ferdinand Von Reznicek C. 1906. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart
The Cancan, After Ferdinand Von Reznicek C.1906. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

A Window in the South of France, by Suzanne Meunier
Studies in Femininity, A Window in the South of France, by Suzanne Meunier. 1925

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Step back in time with these provocative snapshots from the past. From the roaring 1920s to the enchanting elegance of Baker Street, each image tells a captivating story. In this black and white photograph, a woman wearing stockings captures the essence of 1920s fashion. Her confident gaze and alluring pose leave little to the imagination, making it clear that she knows how to make heads turn. On his boat, a man's eyes are fixed upon model Carol Dwyer. The admiration in his gaze speaks volumes about her beauty and allure. It's as if time stands still for just a moment as they share an unspoken connection. Actress Wendy Richard invites us into her home on Baker Street before gracing our screens with her talent. Poised beside a fireplace or posing elegantly in her living room, she exudes grace and sophistication that is simply irresistible. The Peacock Skirt takes center stage in another mesmerizing photograph. Its vibrant colors and intricate design draw you in, leaving you captivated by its sheer beauty. This garment is more than just fabric; it's an expression of artistry and sensuality. A young ballerina emerges from a blue haze, evoking ethereal beauty and gracefulness. As she delicately moves through space, every movement seems effortless yet powerful - a true testament to the dedication required for this timeless art form. Wimbledon tennis star Gertrude "Gussie" Moran breaks free from tradition with her new style dress that challenges societal norms. With confidence radiating from every pore, she proves that femininity can be both fierce and elegant simultaneously. Transport yourself to ancient times with the Beautiful Venus of Gallipede statue at Naples' museum. The sculptor masterfully captures every curve and contour of this goddess-like figure - an embodiment of feminine allure throughout history. In Svalbard, Norway, we witness nature's raw power as reindeer shed their velvet antlers, leaving behind a trail of blood.