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Erotic helplessness : a study of the history of the Damsel in Distress theme in art
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cypher
Governor
I recently discovered this really interesting thread.
Most of the works featured here are Western art, but I would like to introduce some works by a Japanese artist.
Seiu Ito is the originator of this genre of painting in Japan.
What makes his work unique is that he does not have a historical theme, such as the passion of saints in Western art, but instead uses oppressed women itself as his subjects.
There are many painters in Japan who are active in this "shibari" genre, but in my humble opinion Seiu Ito is the one and only true artist, and the other painters are just his followers.
Most of the works featured here are Western art, but I would like to introduce some works by a Japanese artist.
Seiu Ito is the originator of this genre of painting in Japan.
What makes his work unique is that he does not have a historical theme, such as the passion of saints in Western art, but instead uses oppressed women itself as his subjects.
There are many painters in Japan who are active in this "shibari" genre, but in my humble opinion Seiu Ito is the one and only true artist, and the other painters are just his followers.
ducon007
Consul
Great! Thanks for sharing!I recently discovered this really interesting thread.
Most of the works featured here are Western art, but I would like to introduce some works by a Japanese artist.
Seiu Ito is the originator of this genre of painting in Japan.
What makes his work unique is that he does not have a historical theme, such as the passion of saints in Western art, but instead uses oppressed women itself as his subjects.
There are many painters in Japan who are active in this "shibari" genre, but in my humble opinion Seiu Ito is the one and only true artist, and the other painters are just his followers.
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cypher
Governor
Thanks,
The picture is Utagawa Sadashige's "Comparing patience, sweat of ball", printed in 1825.
It is an erotic print called "shunga", which is one of Japan's early modern prints (ukiyo-e).
cypher
Governor
Seiu Ito's pictures again.
It is said that Ito used actually bound women as models for his paintings, but many of his paintings are based on symbolism rather than realism.
He also really liked the way Japanese women's black hair looked messy. This is well expressed in the pictures below.
It is said that Ito used actually bound women as models for his paintings, but many of his paintings are based on symbolism rather than realism.
He also really liked the way Japanese women's black hair looked messy. This is well expressed in the pictures below.
ducon007
Consul
Thanks again! Never seen before!
I think he's making clever use of the ink-block and brush that are used for Japanese calligraphy to produce that bad hair day look!
Naraku
Draconarius
The fourth one is one of the few contemporary references to the classic torture of ishidaki (stone hugging) that I have seen and the first I've seen of a woman. It was a common judicial torture until the Meiji Revolution (1868). I wonder if Ito ever witnessed this.
Tmaster
Governor
I've seen this photo before. It was part of a set by a French photographer. Does anyone remember his name?
cypher
Governor
Ishidaki (stone hugging) is a form of torture used against the suspects who do not submit to flogging.
Usually up to four stones were placed one after the other. In the first stage, up to four stones were placed on their thighs at once to fully demonstrate the horror of pain, and in the next torture stage, the torture was gradually extended one by one to prolong the pain. This is because when the stones are held by inquisitors again, the mere sight of the stone reminds them of the pain they experienced the first time, and in many cases they are so frightened that they confess their sins.
Ishidaki is also occasionally featured in recent Japanese bdsm videos. However, I don't know if it is a real stone or a fake stone.
coldturkey
Magistrate
The photographer is Jean Agélou. Here are other photos from the series...
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Tmaster
Governor
Ah, yes, Jean Agelou! Thanks, Coldturkey, these photos were from the late 1800's or early 1900's. He made a number of series with various models.
I have always had fantasies about being a damsel in distress, tied up and in danger...that is why I created ERIN the BRAVE she is the girl I should have been.
ducon007
Consul
I have this one, only half-naked.There are a number of depictions of the Martyrdom of Saint Zoe of Rome under Diocletian, but this 1885 one by Jean-Baptiste Cariven is the only one I can find where's she's naked.
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By G.G. Barbelli.
