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Wilhelm von Gloeden
Nude boy from behind, Taormina
1890s
Albumen print
22,7 x 16,7 cm
Bassenge Photography Auctions
1 June 2016, Photographs, Lot 4031
LL/67210
Many of von Gloeden's prints, such as this one, were distributed in Germany and France. This print has the stamp of the distributor B. Bloch, Vienna on the verso. It is a beautifully composed image following in the tradtion of the artist study. – One small retouched spot in mid area, minimal fading in lower edge, otherwise a strong print in very good condition.
Lit.: Italo Zannier. Wilhelm von Gloeden. Fotografie. Nudi, paesaggi, scene de genre. Florence 2008, ill. p. 90 (variant).
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