Édouard-Henri Avril

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English: Édouard-Henri Avril better known as Paul Avril (Alger 1843 (or 49) - 1928 Le Raincy) was a French painter and illustrator, best known for his erotic art work

[edit] Illustrations to Fanny Hill by John Cleland

First published in this French edition:
John Cleland: Mémoirs de Fanny Hill. Entièrement traduits de l'Anglais par Isidore Liseux. Réimpression textuelle de l'edition de Paris, 1887. Paris: 1906 [Charles Hirsch] 2 volumes. Limited edition of 300 copies. 12 engravings by Martin van Maële done in 2 states, b/w and color plus additional illustrations by Paul Avril.

I The Ceremonial of Fanny's initiation	II Mr Croft's attempt to seduce Fanny	III Polly Philips and the young italian	IV Charles plucks Fanny's virgin flower
V Fanny emboldens William	VI Mr. H... surprises Fanny and William	VII Louisa and the lodger's son	VIII Fanny's beauties displayed
IX Fanny and the sailor	X Fanny whips Mr. Barville	XI The bathing party	XII Charles and Fanny

[edit] Sonetti Lussuriosi by Pietro Aretino, 1892

[edit] Illustrations to De Figuris Veneris

First published in this French edition:
Friedrich Karl Forberg: De Figuris Veneris. Manuel d’érotologie classique Traduit littéralement du latin par Isidore Liseux. Dessins de Paul Avril gravés par Théophile Fillon. Paris: Charles Hirsch 1906.

Cover illustration	Standing sex position	Missionary position	Woman-on-top position
Woman-on-top position	Petting	Rear-entry position	Plate VII, Hadrian and Antinous in Egypt
Socrates and Alcibiades	Fellatio	Fellatio	Plate XI, Male masturbation
Cunnilingus	Sappho	Group sex	Lesbic sex
Lesbic sex, Dildo	Plate XVII, Zoophilia	Plate XVIII, Rear-entry position	Cunnilingus, Group sex