Indecent Collection

Female Influence, or, the Devonshire Canvas, 1784 (colour etching)
XCF290957 Female Influence, or, the Devonshire Canvas, 1784 (colour etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806)

Sarah Brown Posing as Cleopatra for the Bal des Quat z arts, 1893 (b / w photo)
495416 Sarah Brown Posing as Cleopatra for the Bal des Quat z arts, 1893 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Women chatting about a show Date: 20th century

Elegant Figures Feasting and Disporting at a Table with the Last Judgement in
LST204466 Elegant Figures Feasting and Disporting at a Table with the Last Judgement in the Background (oil on panel) by Francken

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

The Noble Sans-Culotte, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1794 (etching)
NCO189758 The Noble Sans-Culotte, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1794 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Contemplations upon a Coronet, pub. 1807 (hand coloured engraving)
3035677 Contemplations upon a Coronet, pub. 1807 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Farren (c.1759-1829); Edward Smith-Stanley

Lady Godivas Rout - or - Peeping Tom Spying out Pope Joan
BAL42843 Lady Godivas Rout - or - Peeping Tom Spying out Pope Joan, 1796 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

Indecency, 1799 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562163 Indecency, 1799 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: What are you staring at? ); The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Fete champetre with Turkish Courtiers under a Tent, c. 1720-37 (oil on canvas)
3588443 Fte champtre with Turkish Courtiers under a Tent, c.1720-37 (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); 51.5x90 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

A Merry Company, c. 1557 (oil on canvas)
LST204454 A Merry Company, c.1557 (oil on canvas) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 72.4x98 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch, out of copyright

AN OFFENSIVE PHOTO
When Russian dancer Tamara Swirskaya is photographed on the steps of the Loggetta del Sansovino, Venezia, there are protests against the desecration of a sacred site Date: 1920

THE THREE MORAL GRACES
THE THREE GRACES There is no Grace without Decency, and there is no Decency without a Veil Date: 18th century

POLISH SHORT SKIRT
A Polish girl takes refuge in a Warsaw church when an indignant crowd attack her because her skirt is too short for decency Date: 1929

Wife Catches Husband Sexually Assaulting Assault
Wife catches husband sexually assaulting house maid. After a mid-19th century work by J.H. Morrien

Priest Clergyman Leers Leering Young Woman Girl
A priest leers as a young woman makes her confession. After a 19th century work by Claude Regnier

Girl and Stockings
- Take care, girl : look out for the censors ! Date: 1928

Study for Noah in The Drunkenness of Noah, 1508-12 (charcoal on paper) (recto)
BAL192502 Study for Noah in The Drunkenness of Noah, 1508-12 (charcoal on paper) (recto) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); British Museum, London

Lady Bather at Ostende, Belgium sat on the wheel of a bathing machine. Her costume is possibly rather daring for this era. Date: circa 1910

Susanna & the Elders
This chaste young lady is washing her feet when a pair of lecherous old men make indecent proposals to her : when she refuses, they accuse her of adultery

Shem is Cursed by Noah
Shem, Noahs eldest son, sees his father in an indecent posture and mocks him, for which he receives his fathers curse

Bathing Fashions, Paris
When a Paris couturier stages a show of bathing fashions, his models are attacked by Parisian women affronted by the display

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"Exploring the Intricacies of Indecency: A Captivating Glimpse into Historical Art" Delve into a world where boundaries were pushed and societal norms challenged. Female influence takes center stage in "The Devonshire Canvas, " an 18th-century etching that celebrates the power and allure of women. Intrigue unfolds as fishermen, shipwrecked on an island inhabited by women, boldly display their masculinity to the Empress and her court in a provocative hand-colored engraving titled "Fishermen Showing their Penises. " This erotic tale captivates with its forbidden desires. Transport yourself to 1796 with "Ladies Dress, As It Soon Will Be, " an etching published by Hannah Humphrey. Witness fashion's evolution through time as this artwork offers a glimpse into the elegant attire of yesteryears. Sarah Brown's captivating portrayal as Cleopatra for the Bal des Quat z arts in 1893 is immortalized in a black-and-white photograph. Her seductive pose mesmerizes, leaving viewers spellbound by her beauty and grace. Humor meets audacity in a comic postcard from the 20th century depicting women engaged in lively conversation about a show. The card captures both innocence and cheekiness, reminding us that laughter can be found even amidst indecency. "Elegant Figures Feasting" presents an intriguing juxtaposition between indulgence and spirituality. This masterpiece showcases opulent revelry while subtly incorporating elements of divine judgment within its intricate details. Embark on a misadventure along "The Mistaken Road to H-r-f-rd: A Sunday Evening's Amusement. " This satirical piece challenges social conventions through witty questions and commands, inviting contemplation on what truly defines decency. "The Noble Sans-Culotte, " another creation from Hannah Humphrey's collection, transports us back to revolutionary times.