D.M. KLINGER/ Hideo Aoki - Fleeting Eros: Pre-War Era - 1999

Vluchtig Eros: Vooroorlogse Periode

This volume is a curated survey of pre-World War I erotic art, drawn entirely from the legendary and expansive Erotic Art Series of D.M. Klinger.
It documents a pivotal era where sexuality emerged as a central theme in both science and the arts, bridging the gap between Eastern and Western aesthetics.
This volume is a curated survey of pre-World War I erotic art, drawn entirely from the legendary and expansive Erotic Art Series of D.M. Klinger.
It documents a pivotal era where sexuality emerged as a central theme in both science and the arts, bridging the gap between Eastern and Western aesthetics.

Key Features for Collectors
The Klinger Collection: All illustrations are sourced from D.M. Klinger’s world-renowned archive, one of the largest private collections of erotic paintings, drawings, and sculpture.

Featured Masters: Includes works by Gerda Wegener, Martin van Maele, Pierre Laranche, Johannes Martini, André Collot, and Walter Klemm, alongside rare pieces by unknown artists from private European collections.

Scholarly Value: More than just a photo book, this is a period document reflecting Klinger’s deep grounding in decorative arts and the "Ero-Guro" cultural intersection of the early 20th century.

Size: 28 x 21.5 x 1.4 cm
Weight: 1,080 grams

In very good condition.

The item will be shipped via Japan Post or international courier with tracking.