This twofer is unusual in two regards. First, one guy is nude, and the other has a loincloth. Second, both of them (but particularly the fellow at left) have developed their muscles in a much more modern style than one usually sees around 1900. Otto Arco is at left, and I think the other model is Brancaccio, shown nude earlier in this series. Also, note the coal heater at right.
Indeed the guy on the left is showing a far less 'bulky' waist than was the fashion till the 1930s or so .
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Deux hommes du firmament europeen de la culture physique.
Due uomini del firmamento europeo della cultura fisica.
Actually, the taller guy on the right is Otto's brother. Other pics of the two of them are around.
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