Lisa lyon

So, The "Trapeze Disrobing Act" is basically exactly what it sounds like.

Comic book writer Frank Miller also modeled the Marvel Comics character Elektra off of Lyon.

Lisa Lyon by Robert Mapplethorpe 1983

Lisa Lyon posed with Arnold Schwarzenegger on her shoulders and was a muse of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.

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Posts about female body written by Nic at thefitwriter

Lisa Lyon, Robert Mapplethorpe (like her built arms & the breast holding)

On May 6, 2011, 50 Americans—one from each state—were showcased in an attempt to shed light on that foundation of all things America: freedom of expression. Without outside influence, participants …

Robert Mapplethorpe is among the most influential visual artists of the late twentieth century. This major retrospective exhibition reexamines the arc of his photographic work from its humble beginnings in the early 1970s to the culture wars of the 1990s. Featuring portraits, nudes, still lifes, and the controversial X Portfolio, the exhibition explores Mapplethorpe’s studio practice and the creation of his foundation, which has shepherded his legacy into the 21st century.

Lisa Lyon, Robert Mapplethorpe (United States, 1946–1989, active New York City), United States, 1980, Photographs, Gelatin-silver print.