Erotic helplessness : a study of the history of the Damsel in Distress theme in art

[elephas]

Captive by Howell Dodd, American illustrator.

 

[elephas]

Art by Reginald Heade (1901–1957), a British illustrator of pulp fiction books of the 1940s and 1950s.

 

[vadim69]

Suffragette Arrest, London, England LONDON, UK - circa 1910-1915 - An unidentified woman Suffragette is arrested by two policemen in London England UK. Atlas Photo Archive by Atlas Photo Archive

 

[thehangingtree]

Suffragette Arrest, London, England LONDON, UK - circa 1910-1915 - An unidentified woman Suffragette is arrested by two policemen in London England UK. Atlas Photo Archive by Atlas Photo Archive

Of course they should be arrested. What kind of crazy person thinks a woman should be able to vote?!?!?!

 

[Loxuru]

Of course they should be arrested. What kind of crazy person thinks a woman should be able to vote?!?!?!

Actually, concerning their treatment after arrest, those women were lucky to live in England, not in Arkansas, I suppose!?

 

[elephas]

From Captive Women (1952). Paula Dorety and Ron Randell.

 

[twonines]

Art by Reginald Heade (1901–1957), a British illustrator of pulp fiction books of the 1940s and 1950s.

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In the late 1940s, Hank Janson was considered very racy and daring, and a recurring feature in every one of his books was that the heroine invariably suffered a beating. Whips, canes, belts and hairbrushes were among the implements used. One of his books, I can`t remember the title now, was a direct rip off of James Hadley Chase`s "No Orchids for Miss Blandish."

 

[captivecuties]

Paul-Joseph Jamin:
Brennus and His Share of the Spoils
Not sure if has been posted yet.

 

[Loxuru]

Paul-Joseph Jamin:
Brennus and His Share of the Spoils
Not sure if has been posted yet.

Be sure, it has been, more than once!

 

[Barbaria1]

And at 564 kbs it’s larger in this version than our current maximum size limit of 400 kb. Let’s all try to check image sizes before posting so as to save on site costs and keep our happy community alive.

 

[captivecuties]

And at 564 kbs it’s larger in this version than our current maximum size limit of 400 kb. Let’s all try to check image sizes before posting so as to save on site costs and keep our happy community alive.

Did not notice, so I am removing it since it’s a repost!
Apologies.

 

[ErmaW]

Oliver Marinkoski​

BDSM

 

[ducon007]

"Dragon and Girls"
By Rudolf Jettmar.

 

[Eulalia]

"Dragon and Girls"
By Rudolf Jettmar.

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I'm sure I'd feel more safe with that beastie than with the cavalry!

 

[ducon007]

I'm sure I'd feel more safe with that beastie than with the cavalry!

That dragon looks cool indeed!

 

[Loxuru]

I'm sure I'd feel more safe with that beastie than with the cavalry!

How did that dragon manage to undress them, with such paws?

 

[Eulalia]

How did that dragon manage to undress them, with such paws?

dragons can be very persuasive

 

[vadim69]

 

[Eulalia]

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Les droits de l'Homme - non pas les droits des mesdames!

 

[messaline]

Les droits de l'Homme - non pas les droits des mesdames!

Are the women'rights more respected currently ? ...