Fine Art Fetish FridayMedieval manuscripts weren’t all religious Latin, you know. Here are some memorable illustrations, all from about 1300-1400. (+3)
Fine Art FridayI’m absolutely fascinated by this portrait of Cleopatra by Artemisia Gentilischi (1620). It’s a common scene of Cleopatra committing suicide by holding a snake to her breast. But the depiction of her is striking because it isn’t idealized, from... See More » (3)
Fine Art Fetish FridayHat tip to @emmasfriend for suggesting this week’s topic! Paris was a city of brothels and bordellos in the late 19th century, serving the lower class, the upper class, and everyone in between. Many famous artists have left stories and images of... See More » (2)
Fine Art Fetish FridayToday’s artist is the fashion photographer Helmut Newton, known for black and white photos that combined fashion and kink. He features powerful woman, whether in poses of domination or submission. He was featured regularly in magazines like Vogue,... See More » (5)
Fine Art Fetish FridayAccording to @NudasPriest, the top fetish on this site last year was dudes hitting on other men who were pretending to be women. Hey, that’s nothing new. Some vintage photos of guys who’d have been catfishing on SW if it were around then… (+3)
Fine Art Fetish Friday“Nude Under a Pine Tree” by Picasso, 1959. I thought the pine tree was appropriate for the season, but this painting has everything. Boobs, bellybutton, private spots front and back, and even a nice display for @FeetAreFantastic! Happy Holidays!... See More » (+1)
Fine Art Fetish FridayLittle known fact, Rubens painted most of his portraits on the day after Thanksgiving! (2)
Fine Art Fetish FridayYou may know JMW Turner as a brilliant painter of dramatic, almost abstract seascapes, that he characterized as studies in light. He was a 19th century artists with very modern techniques. Brilliant—and if you can ever see his work in person you... See More » (3)
