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Friday, February 19, 2021
This 1960 standing nude by someone named Grey was advertised as part of the estate
sale of an anonymous bodybuilder. We have to wonder if he posed for it.
The shadow in the lower left is unusual, but it's also interesting to note that the only other shadow is of his phallus on his left leg. Artistic license?
The shadow at lower left is from when someone photographed the original art for a resale website. Probably too big for their scanner . . . and the photographer too lazy to position the piece to avoid the shadow. Overall this looks a lot like early 60s men's fashion art, only without clothes.
It is difficult to draw feet. I know. I've tried. Many self-trained artists of this period (1950s & 60s) would have their nearly nude models wearing socks to avoid the need to delineate toes, ankles, etc. Or the model might be standing in three inches of water. The famed artists Tom of Finland, Neel Bate, and Etienne drew feet very well.
I find myself liking this piece better than the matching photo. Not that Mr. Swoboda is hard to look at, mind you.
ReplyDeleteThe shadow in the lower left is unusual, but it's also interesting to note that the only other shadow is of his phallus on his left leg. Artistic license?
ReplyDeleteThe shadow at lower left is from when someone photographed the original art for a resale website. Probably too big for their scanner . . . and the photographer too lazy to position the piece to avoid the shadow. Overall this looks a lot like early 60s men's fashion art, only without clothes.
DeleteIt is difficult to draw feet. I know. I've tried. Many self-trained artists of this period (1950s & 60s) would have their nearly nude models wearing socks to avoid the need to delineate toes, ankles, etc. Or the model might be standing in three inches of water. The famed artists Tom of Finland, Neel Bate, and Etienne drew feet very well.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting data point and perspective. I hadn't really thought of feet being hard to draw, but it makes sense. Thanks!
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