[Eugen Sandow, full-length nude portrait, standing, rear view, hands on head] / Steckel, Los Angeles, Cal.

Vintage Glamour Photos.

Erotic photography dates back to the early days of photography in the 19th century. There were a number of photographers who specialized in producing erotic images in the 19th century, including Félicien Rops, Édouard-Henri Avril, and Alphonse Eugène Lumière. These photographers often used allegorical or symbolic imagery to depict sexual themes, as overt displays of sexuality were not socially acceptable at the time. Félicien Rops was a Belgian artist who produced a number of highly stylized and provocative images featuring women in various states of undress. These images were popular with collectors and were widely exhibited in galleries and salons. Édouard-Henri Avril was a French photographer who produced a series of highly stylized and erotic images featuring women in various states of undress. These images were popular with collectors and were widely exhibited in galleries and salons. Alphonse Eugène Lumière was a French photographer who produced a number of erotic photographs, many of which featured his wife, Bibi, as the model. Lumière's photographs were known for their playful and lighthearted approach to sexuality and were widely exhibited in galleries and salons. In the 1920s, Adolfo Camarillo, a Mexican photographer, produced a series of highly stylized and provocative images featuring women in various states of undress. These images were popular with collectors and were widely exhibited in galleries and salons. Jacques-Henri Lartigue was a French photographer who produced a number of erotic photographs, many of which featured his wife, Bibi, as the model. Lartigue's photographs were known for their playful and lighthearted approach to sexuality and were widely exhibited in galleries and salons. Alfred Stieglitz is also known for his photographs of nudes. Stieglitz's photographs of nudes are notable for their honesty and their ability to capture the beauty and complexity of the human form. It is not uncommon for image recognition software to make errors or have difficulty accurately identifying the subjects of a photograph. We are doing our best to remove false-positive results, but some of the images in this collection may not be "erotic photographs" but they sure look as such to AI vision algorithms.

Eugen Sandow, born Friedrich Wilhelm Müller in 1867 in Prussia (now Germany), is often referred to as the "father of modern bodybuilding." He was a pioneering figure in the field of physical culture and is credited with popularizing bodybuilding as a form of entertainment and physical fitness. Sandow's muscular physique and charismatic stage presence made him a sensation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sandow began his career as a circus performer and strongman, showcasing his strength and physique in various acts. He eventually gained widespread recognition for his chiseled physique and developed a unique combination of strength, aesthetics, and athleticism. Sandow's approach to bodybuilding emphasized symmetry, proportion, and posing, which laid the foundation for the aesthetic standards that continue to influence bodybuilding today. One of Sandow's most significant contributions to the fitness industry was his development of a system of physical training and exercise equipment. He authored several books on health, fitness, and strength training, promoting the benefits of exercise for both physical and mental well-being. Sandow's fame extended beyond his physical feats; he became a popular model for artists and sculptors, and his likeness was often used to represent the ideal male physique. He also organized bodybuilding competitions and exhibitions, including the first major bodybuilding contest, the Great Competition, held in 1901 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Despite his untimely death in 1925 at the age of 58, Eugen Sandow's legacy continues to influence the fitness industry. His emphasis on aesthetics, posing, and overall physical development set the stage for the evolution of modern bodybuilding as both a sport and a lifestyle.