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Old 09-05-2012, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by RandRJ View Post
Orientalism, especially pictures of the slave market, was a favourite of those dirty minded Victorians - and still raises the issue of race and sex.
Yes I've come across quite a few of these types of paintings. Gotta love those Victorians!

And you also have to love the classic pin-up, especially when painted by a woman. These are by American artist Jessica Dougherty and she is quite a vixen.
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