Perverse Collection

The Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) in Prison (engraving)
WYN138844 The Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) in Prison (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

MARIE ANTOINETTE TRIAL
The queen is sentenced to death. Among many absurd charges, she is accused of corrupting her son with perverse habits. Date: 16 October 1793

You must conceal nothing from me (colour litho)
3642830 You must conceal nothing from me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You must conceal nothing from me)

Madame de Merteuil seducing Cecile Volange, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
CHT239749 Madame de Merteuil seducing Cecile Volange, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) engraved by Romain Girard (b.c.1751) 1782 (engraving)

Valmont and Emilie, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803)
XIR239751 Valmont and Emilie, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) engraved by Romain Girard (b.c.1751) 1782 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lafrensen

Valmont seducing Madame de Tourvel, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803)
XIR239750 Valmont seducing Madame de Tourvel, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) engraved by Romain Girard (b.c.1751) 1782 (engraving) (b/w photo)

The Imp of the Perverse by Edgar Allan Poe
3756186 The Imp of the Perverse by Edgar Allan Poe by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: The Imp of the Perverse by Edgar Allan Poe. Illustration by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939)

There was an Old Person of Woking, whose mind was perverse and provoking (litho)
966277 There was an Old Person of Woking, whose mind was perverse and provoking (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of Woking)

Bert Matthews Pearly King and Queen back from New York after tour United States 1952 C1724

Source Size = 3794 x 5086
THE NAVAL MANOEUVRES, H.M.S. " LURCHER" SHIPS A SEA: 1. A Perverse Conspiracy of Chairs; 2. Never be Caught with your Coat half on; 3. Drying Day after a Gale; 4

St. Stanislas (1030-79) watching the punishment of unfaithful wives as commanded
XIR174660 St. Stanislas (1030-79) watching the punishment of unfaithful wives as commanded by King Boleslas II (1039-81) panel from the Altarpiece of St

Poe / Tales / Imp Peverse
THE IMP OF THE PERVERSE (Page footer). Date: First published: 1850

Tales / Poe / Imp Perverse
THE IMP OF PERVERSE (Page header). Date: First published: 1850

Scene from Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, The Taming of the Shrew (Act IV, Scene i), in which Petruchio insists that the food isn t good enough for poor hungry Kate to eat

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"Exploring the Perverse: A Captivating Journey through Art and Literature" Step into a world where boundaries are pushed, desires run wild, and society's norms are challenged. From the scandalous Marie Antoinette trial to the intriguing Queen Semiramis and her son Ninias, this collection of captivating artworks takes us on a journey through the depths of human perversity. In "Luxury, " engraved by Hieronymus Cock, we witness opulence in its most extravagant form. The intricate details reveal a world of excess and indulgence that both fascinates and repulses, and is as if we are peering through a keyhole into an alternate reality where pleasure knows no bounds. The illustrations from Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' infamous novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses further entice our senses with their provocative scenes. Madame de Merteuil seducing Cecile Volange, Valmont captivating Emilie, and Valmont seducing Madame de Tourvel all depict the dark allure of manipulation and desire. These engravings by Romain Girard leave us questioning our own moral compasses as we delve deeper into these twisted relationships. Edgar Allan Poe's "The Imp of the Perverse" adds another layer to this exploration. As we read his haunting words, we come face to face with our own inner demons - those perverse thoughts that linger in every human mind. Through Poe's mastery, he reminds us that darkness resides within each one of us; it is up to us whether or not we let it consume us. Even historical figures like Marquis de Sade find their place in this narrative. His imprisonment becomes symbolic of society's attempt to suppress unconventional desires while simultaneously fueling curiosity about what lies behind closed doors. Amidst all these tales of perversion, there is also room for whimsy and satire.