William is shown here, but as you'll see both brothers posed nude, separately and together.
They had a mail order business selling photos of themselves and models, most of whom were said
to be fellow gym patrons whom they brought to their home studio. It has literally take me years
to assemble enough photos for this follow-up to an earlier series, but more of their work has been appearing in the vintage resale market of late, along with ads for their sales efforts.
Jerry, is the photo sepia toned or from age? Maybe Jon Arnt of Seattle was influenced by the Ritter brothers. Photographers are receptive to technique.
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Not sure, but likely age.
DeleteHeavy duty in the oil department, but looking good nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteNot to modern tastes, but quite trendy at the time.
DeleteTakes my breath away!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
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