In an exhibition wherein paintings of nudes were commonplace, that of Madame Gautreau in her black evening dress was considered scandalously erotic. -from The Greater Journey

David McCullough
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If you are looking for examples of the basest of human experiences, just examine the collections of art in museums. When it comes to art, there are no limits. From paintings depicting nude women, to statues of naked men, the world is filled with every type of sexuality. Those who create these works are not chosen because they are supposed to be talented artists. Instead, they are chosen because they are considered the most repulsive in society.

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