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Andromeda, who we’ve seen before, is sort of the ur-example of the dragon sacrifice in the west.  Although her problem is actually a sea monster, strictly speaking. While her peril-bondage scenario is always dark/erotic, Picou really takes it up a notch. ricp: msbehavoyeur Henri-Pierre PicouAndromeda Chained to a Rock, 1874

Andromeda, who we’ve seen before, is sort of the ur-example of the dragon sacrifice in the west.  Although her problem is actually a sea monster, strictly speaking.

While her peril-bondage scenario is always dark/erotic, Picou really takes it up a notch.

ricp:

msbehavoyeur

Henri-Pierre Picou
Andromeda Chained to a Rock, 1874

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