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Gloeden, Wilhelm von
(1856-1931)Young faun

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Young faun. 1890s. Salted paper print. 26,5 x 20,2 cm. Numbered "1741" in blue crayon and photographer's "Taormina-Italia-Sicilia" studio stamp on the verso.

Wilhelm von Gloeden was a German photographer known for his idealized images depicting male nudes, often set in the natural landscape of Taormina, Sicily. His work, which evoked themes of classical antiquity, became famous for its aesthetic beauty and subtle homoeroticism, gaining recognition among art collectors in Europe. While controversial at the time for its subject matter, von Gloeden’s photography has since been recognized as pioneering in the fields of both art photography and the male nude genre. – Some light irregularities in negative and minimal foxing, otherwise a strong print in very good condition.