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Zahrtmann was gay and the subject of Socrates and Alciabides (from Plato's Symposium) was much discussed in gay circles at the turn of the 20th century. Read the article Zhartmanns Symposium by Michael Hatt to get a thorough background. The model for Alciabides and Adam had most interesting relationships and life.
- Homosexuelle lust avslöjad - Zahrtmann was educated in the classic tradition at the famed Sorø Academy. Greek language and the classic art and literature of Ancient Greece were his favorite subjects. Later in life he traveled to Greece and was a member of the Greek Society of Denmark. At that time there was an intense interest in Ancient Greece throughout Europe.
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The black and white is stunnning!
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DeleteZahrtmann was gay and the subject of Socrates and Alciabides (from Plato's Symposium) was much discussed in gay circles at the turn of the 20th century. Read the article Zhartmanns Symposium by Michael Hatt to get a thorough background. The model for Alciabides and Adam had most interesting relationships and life.
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ReplyDeleteThat first monochrome one is stunning. One presumes a rather lovely model?
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ReplyDeleteZahrtmann was educated in the classic tradition at the famed Sorø Academy.
Greek language and the classic art and literature of Ancient Greece were his favorite subjects. Later in life he traveled to Greece and was a member of the Greek Society of Denmark. At that time there was an intense interest in Ancient Greece throughout Europe.
Is the model on the left, on top and the same model as the male in the prodigal son?
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