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Study of a male nude on a rock, Taormina, Sicily, c. 1900 (sepia photo)
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Study of a male nude on a rock, Taormina, Sicily, c. 1900 (sepia photo)
828875 Study of a male nude on a rock, Taormina, Sicily, c.1900 (sepia photo) by Gloeden, Wilhelm von (1856-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Named " the most important gay visual artist of the pre-World War I era" according to Thomas Waugh, Baron Wilhelm von Gloeden (1856 - 1931) was a German photographer who worked mainly in Italy. He is mostly known for his pastoral nude studies of Sicilian boys, which usually featured props such as wreaths or amphoras suggesting a setting in the Greece or Italy of antiquity. From a modern standpoint, his work is commendable due to his controlled use of lighting as well as the often elegant poses of his models. Innovative use of photographic filters and special body makeup (a mixture of milk, olive oil, and glycerin) to disguise skin blemishes contribute to the artistic perfection of his works.); Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23244538
© Prismatic Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Barren Homoerotic Image Neoclassical Pose Posed Rocky Rugged Sicilian Sicily Taormina
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This sepia-toned print captures a mesmerizing study of a male nude on a rock in Taormina, Sicily, around 1900. The photograph was taken by Wilhelm von Gloeden, a renowned German photographer who spent most of his career in Italy. Known as the "most important gay visual artist of the pre-World War I era". Gloeden's work primarily focused on pastoral nude studies of Sicilian boys. In this particular image, the rugged and barren landscape of Sicily serves as an evocative backdrop for the posed figure. With props like wreaths and amphoras suggesting an ancient Greek or Italian setting, Gloeden creates a neoclassical atmosphere that adds depth to his composition. What sets Gloeden apart is not only his controlled use of lighting but also his ability to capture elegant poses from his models. Additionally, he employed innovative techniques such as photographic filters and special body makeup made from milk, olive oil, and glycerin to enhance the perfection of his works. The photo showcases both the natural beauty of Taormina's mountainous terrain and the striking presence of the male form against it. It exudes sensuality while maintaining artistic integrity—a testament to Gloeden's skillful eye for capturing homoeroticism without compromising aesthetic appeal. This piece exemplifies early 20th-century European photography at its finest—boldly celebrating nudity within an exquisite landscape while challenging societal norms surrounding masculinity and desire.
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