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Erotic art of the west

by Robert Melville, Simon Wilson

This illustrated volume examines the representation of sexuality and eroticism in art history. It features colour plates, a bibliography, and an index.

Accession 13853 ISBN 0297004808 Publisher Weidenfeld & Nicolson
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