Baron wilhelm von gloeden (1856-1931) was a german photographer renowned for his nude male photographs, primarily taken in taormina, sicily, where he lived for most of his life. His innovations include the use of photographic filters and special body makeup to disguise skin blemishes. His work, both landscapes and nudes, drew wealthy tourists to sicily, particularly gay

Wilhelm von gloeden first great photographer of the male nude by peter young published: Von gloeden didn't only take photographs of nude men, but also photographed the sicilian landscape too. Postcards with his pictures contributed greatly to taormina’s touristic development (which at the … Though his work was considered controversial during his life and many of his glass plate negatives were destroyed in acts of censorship, his surviving nude studies have been admired by contemporary … Download image of wilhelm von gloeden - [youths in grotto]. Free for commercial use, no attribution required. Public domain erotic or nude photograph, 19th-20th century, free to use, …

Download image of wilhelm von gloeden - [youths in grotto]. Free for commercial use, no attribution required. Public domain erotic or nude photograph, 19th-20th century, free to use, …