Christian Schad’s “Two Girls” (1928) reflects the provocative candour of the New Objectivity movement (with Otto Dix and George Grosz), but his work stands apart with its quiet eroticism. Her hand doesn’t just gesture beneath her skirt - she raises it as she exposes herself, a single index finger clearly stroking her clitoris as the woman behind her does the same.

I identify with that dreamy, lackadaisical touch.  (F/lthyGorgeousTh/ngs)

July 27, 2009, 8:31pm