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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

1890?


I've seen this one dated as 1890, but it looks earlier to me.

 

6 comments:

  1. He does have that "haunted" look of earlier photography. Less panchromatic?

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  2. It is really good to know that there were men back then who took interest in naked men!

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    1. The reason given for making most of these early male nudes was to assist artists who could not affort life models. There is no doubt, however, that many were both made and purchased for personal enjoyment.

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  3. He looks like a dignified 19th century statesman, who is about to have a bath.

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