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Nude pin-up by David WrightPin-up by David Wright, almost entirely nude, save for a pair of high heeled shoes and a book she has been reading placed strategically in her lap. c.1945
Heather Honey by David Wright showing a semi-naked woman covered by a diaphanous black negligee. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Topless woman by David WrightA lovely pencil sketch of a topless woman, peering over her shoulder at the artist. Date: c.1944
An Intimate backstage moment - Paris Revue, FranceAn Intimate backstage moment behind the scenes of a Paris Cabaret Revue, France Date: circa 1910s
Minerva Victorious over ignoranceMinervas Victorious over Ignorance. Spranger, Bartholomaeus (1546-1611). Oil on canvas
Pin-up preliminary sketch by David WrightA rough sketch for a pin-up by David Wright. Date: c.1947
Khadidja, Exotic Dancer with Veil - AlgeriaKhadidja, Exotic Dancer with Veil (barely!) - Algeria. Date: circa 1910s
Madimba - Congo - Pipe-smoking ladyA rather powerful looking lady from the Congo, smoking a pipe and carrying a large wicker basket on her head. She is the wife of the Chief of the Mpongo Tribe of Kibweta, Madimba, Congo, Africa
Mali, Africa - Young women from TimbuktuMali, Africa - Two young women from Timbuktu Date: circa 1910s
Behind the Scenes at Theatre de L Abri, Paris, FranceBehind the Scenes at the erotic revue performed at the Theatre de L Abri, Paris, France with principal dancer Louis Espinoza - Le Ballet des Nymphes. Date: circa 1910s
Mali, Africa - Two women from Timbuktu Date: circa 1910s
Nude Danae by Jean StrakerA woman reclining on a bed is captured in a shaft of light. A nude study by photographer Jean Straker inspired by the painting Danae by Rembrandt which appeared in his art photography book
The Pain-Proof Man & Captain Ringman Jack - Ripley sArthur Plumhoff The Human Pincushion - The Pain-Proof Man (left) and Captain Ringman Jack, who lifted weights through holes through his breasts
Naked woman by David Wright, preliminary sketchA preliminary sketch by David Wright depicting a naked woman reclining, with sheer fabric artfully placed to hide her modesty. Date: c1948
French Revolution / SongMarianne leads the revolutionary army in the Marseillaise, the French national anthem
Josephine Baker / 1927JOSEPHINE BAKER Folies Bergere dancer
Calendar girl by David WrightA blonde woman dressed in a transparent black teddy which leaves little to the imagination relaxes on a chaise lounge and enjoys the sensation of a new pair of silky stockings through her elegantly
Two Nuer Girls - Upper Nile, Bahr-el-Zaraf, Sudan, AfricaTwo Nuer Girls - Upper Nile, Bahr-el-Zaraf, South Sudan, Africa Date: circa 1910s
Five Nuer Girls of the Upper Nile, Sudan, AfricaFive Nuer Girls of the Upper Nile, South Sudan, Africa Date: circa 1910s
Algerian Dancer - Exotic moorish girl with Tambourine Date: circa 1910s
Kikuyu Women, Kenya (British East Africa) Date: circa 1910s
Zulu Maid showing traditional beadwork and scarification Date: circa 1920s
The Nurse of the Negus Menelik of Abyssinia (Ethiopia). She certainly appears to have nursed a few in her time... Date: circa 1910s
Samoan WomanBeautiful portrait photograph of a Samoan Woman in traditional (un)dress. Date: circa 1910
Guinea, Africa - A Susu GirlA girl of the Susu tribe (Soussou) in Guinea, West Africa. The Susu are a major Mande ethnic group and are descendants of the thirteenth century Mali Empire. Date: 1910
Young Girl of the Ebrie (Akan) Tribe - Ivory CoastYoung Woman of the Ebrie (Akan) Tribe - Ivory Coast (Abidjan Region). Date: circa 1910s
Three girls of The Mandinka - West AfricaThree girls of The Mandinka (Malinke, Mandinko or Mandingo), a West African ethnic group. Their arms are entwined with a pole running behind their backs. Date: 1910s
Tunisian - Exotic Topless Dancer with scarfTunisian - Exotic Topless Dancer with golden scarf. Date: circa 1910s
Saucy French Beauty and antique vaseSaucy French Beauty and a charming antique vase, which really catches the eye! Date: circa 1910s
Two Indigenous Alaskan WomenTwins - Two Indigenous Alaskan native Women wearing strings of beads (and little more..). Date: circa 1910s
Djibouti, East Africa - Young WomanDjibouti, East Africa - A bare-breasted young woman standing in a strong pose. Date: circa 1910s
Women and Children of the Sakai Tribe, MalaysiaWild Group Of Sakals in Perak. The Sakai Tribe (also known as the Lowland Samang) from Perak, Malaysia. The two older women and are suckling young goats (kids) !! Date: circa 1906
Nude by Jean StrakerA nude woman casts a shadow as she brushes her hair. c.1955
A Giriama Woman, KenyaA smiling Giriama Woman from Kenya, East Africa. She displays the traditional filed teeth of the Giriama and wears a stap across her forehead which aided the carrying of heavy loads on her back
Sri Lanka - Noss Village maids with Palm Leaf Umbrella. Date: circa 1910s
South Africa - Queen of the PondosSouth Africa - The Queen of the Pondos. The Pondo or Phondo are a Xhosa speaking ethnic group who have given their name to Pondoland
The Cotton Harvest at Bondoukou, Ivory CoastThe Cotton Harvest at Bondoukou (Bonduku, Bontuku) a town in the Bondoukou Department of Ivory Coast, located in the Zanzan Region. Date: circa 1910s
Ethiopian Woman in suggestive reposeBeautiful Ethiopian Woman in suggestive repose. The card caption reads: " Seeing something of the East and enjoying wonderful experiences". Read into that what you will... Date: circa 1930s
Strip clubIllustration of strip club with scantily clad strippers performing for an ogling male audience. Date: 1960
Young Woman from Senegal wearing only a decorated loincloth and an orange necklace. Date: circa 1910s
A Mounted African Wooden carving. 1959
Japan - Japanese Geisha prepare themselves in the morningJapan - Japanese Geisha (two of whom are topless) prepare themselves in the morning for the day ahead. Date: circa 1903
Sakai Women, Kampong Ulu Jelebu, Malaysia Date: circa 1910s
South African couple - postcard entitled Sweethearts Date: 1906
Oriental beauty reclining on a divanOriental beauty (yet to open her wardrobe that morning) reclining on a divan. Date: 1914
Oriental Egyptain Beauty wearing a Dragonfly Wing skirtOriental Egyptian Beauty wearing a Dragonfly Wing skirt, a very popular motif of the period in fashion and jewellery. The terminology was Plique-a-jour (French for " letting in daylight" )
Algerian Moorish beauty " Antinea la Charmeuse", dressed in headscarf, earrings and not a lot else... Date: circa 1910s
The night mare. Cartoon shows a scantily clad woman asleep on a bed, a little man sitting on her chest pulling back her see-through covers
Pidgeon hole. A Convent Garden contrivance to coop up the gods. A close-up view of one of the pigeon holes which flanked the upper gallery at Covent Garden... (Source: George). Date 1811
Incan Fountain - Cuzco, PeruThe Incan people of South America built complex water supply and aqueduct systems, highlighting the advanced hydraulic and civil engineering capabilities of the Inca
Guinea, Africa - A Fula GirlA young Saussai girl, from Senegal, West Africa, carrying her baby. Date: circa 1910
Angola - Woman with extraordinary jewelleryAngola - Woman with the extraordinary hairstyle and neck jewellery/adornment of the region of Huila Province. Date: circa 1910s
Greek Artistic Beauty, elegantly draped in thin pink chiffon and holding a variety of metal amphorae. She seems to have forgotten some of her clothing however.... Date: circa 1910s
Figures that speak for themselves by C. FarleyAn attractive young woman, wrapped only in an embroidered, fringed shawl, her Spanish fedora cast on the floor, reads a newspaper, unaware (or is she)
Britannia and Eve front cover, February 1951Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine featuring a blonde sweater girl model with an impressive torpedo bust and wavy Veronica Lake hairstyle
The Modern Girl by G. L StampaA series of sketches by G. L. Stampa sub-titled Undress showing a number of female nudes
And So To Bed by David WrightIllustration by pin up artist David Wright featuring one of his trademark Lovelies wearing a diaphanous night dress through which you can see her shapely legs and pert figure
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