Wilhelm von gloeden biography of nancy
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Wilhelm von Gloeden, a German photographer known for his iconic early works in the late 19th century, captured the essence of classical beauty and homoeroticism in his portraits of men. Two Men Talking, taken around , is one such example that highlights von Gloeden’s skill in blending fine art with subtle narrative. The photograph, which features two men engaged in conversation, is a study of intimacy and connection, set against the romanticized landscape of Italy's countryside, often a backdrop in von Gloeden’s works.
At a time when society held rigid views on sexuality, von Gloeden’s photographs were groundbreaking, presenting men in intimate poses that were both sensual and respectful, reflecting a quiet elegance and dignity. His use of classical themes, combined with the serene beauty of the Mediterranean, allowed for an exploration of homoeroticism that was, at the time, considered radical. The men in Two Men Talking may be discussing a variety of subjects, but the ess
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Wilhelm von Gloeden Hand Numbered Limited Edition Print on Paper :"Neapolitan Youths Playing Musical"
Title: Neapolitan Youths Playing Musical
Dimensions (W x H ): Paper Size: 28 x 22 in | Image Size: 24 x 18 in
Edition | Medium: Each print fryst vatten hand numbered, accompanied bygd a certificate signed bygd the mästare Printer and is numbered to match the print. The editions are limited to copies. |
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About the Artist:
Baron Wilhelm von Gloeden was born in Wismar, Germany, in His family background was wealthy but von Gloeden suffered from poor health which eventually persuaded him to settle in the Sicilian town of Taormina, which became his home throughout much of his
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The Chemist of Catania
Charles Dickens only mentions Sicily once in his novels. You may remember in Dombey and Son, how Mr Carker the Manager runs off with Edith, his master’s wife, with the intention of their taking up residence in Sicily. However, the frigid, imperious and melodramatic Edith has other ideas, and while still in France tells Mr Carker that she has no intention of being his mistress:
Mr Carker slinks off, feeling
It is interesting that Dickens, writing in , on the eve of the Year of Revolutions, sees Sicily as the natural refuge of adulterous and lascivious couples, as well as a place of disorder and lawlessness. He was, of course, completely right. In the ’s the Kingdom of the two Sicilies was notorious for brigandage, largely because it had no effective police force, nor any system of taxation to pay for one. Moreover, then, as now, English people could move to Italy and live in a manner immune to criticism, because Italians had no real expectations of