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Charles GatewoodUntitled (Tattooed Man with Star on Forehead), Charles Gatewood Photography, c. 1980s

Price Upon Request

Untitled (Tattooed Man with Star on Forehead), Charles Gatewood Photography

By Charles Gatewood

Located in New York, NY

Untitled (Tattooed Man with Star on Forehead), Charles Gatewood Photography Studio stamp in black ink, verso Gelatin silver print 14 x 11 inches, sheet 11.5 x 8 inches, image Cha...

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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Charles GatewoodTattooed Torso, black and white male nude photography by Charles Gatewood, 1976/1981

Price Upon Request

Tattooed Torso, black and white male nude photography by Charles Gatewood

By Charles Gatewood

Located in New York, NY

Tattooed Torso, black and white male nude photography by Charles Gatewood.

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Diane ArbusTattooed Man at a Carnival, 1970

Price Upon Request

Tattooed Man at a Carnival

By Diane Arbus

Located in New York, NY

Diane Arbus, Tattooed Man at a Carnival 1970 Estate stamped and signed by Doon Arbus for the Estate of Diane Arbus, verso; Also titled, dated, and numbered, verso Gelatin silver pr...

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Michel ComteEva Herzigova for Givenchy - Red Portrait with Tattoo, Fine Art Photography 1998, 1997

Price Upon Request

Eva Herzigova for Givenchy - Red Portrait with Tattoo, Fine Art Photography 1998

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

Portrait of Supermodel Eva Herzigova exposing her shoulder tattoo on a red sofa, photographed by Michel Comte in 1998.

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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C Print

Robert DoisneauMan with Tattooed Forehead, c. 1950

$4,200

Man with Tattooed Forehead

By Robert Doisneau

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print, vintage Studio stamp in red ink, verso 12 x 9.5 inches, sheet Robert Doisneau (1912-1994), along with Henri Cartier-Bresson, was a pioneer of photojournalism, ...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tattoo Girl - Vintage Photograph - 1960s, 1960s

$139

Tattoo Girl - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Tattoo girl is a Vintage b/w Photo realized in the 1960s. Good conditions. Stamped on the rear.

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1960s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Photographic Paper

Tattoo Girl - Vintage Photograph - 1960s, 1960s

$162

Tattoo Girl - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Tattoo Girl is a Vintage b/w Photo realized in the 1960s. Good conditions. Stamped on the rear.

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1960s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Photographic Paper

Tattoo Girl - Vintage Photograph - 1960s, 1960s

$139

Tattoo Girl - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Tattoo girl is a Vintage b/w Photo realized in the 1960s. Good conditions. Stamped on the rear.

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1960s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Photographic Paper

Charles GatewoodUntitled (Tattooed Man with Eagle on Chest) Charles Gatewood portrait photograph, n.d.

Price Upon Request

Untitled (Tattooed Man with Eagle on Chest) Charles Gatewood portrait photograph

By Charles Gatewood

Located in New York, NY

Despite this early success, Gatewood veered away from celebrity photography, seeking instead to explore the darker, more taboo corners of human experience.

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Charles GatewoodSquid Tattoo, black and white close up photographic portrait by Charles Gatewood, c. 1980s

Price Upon Request

Squid Tattoo, black and white close up photographic portrait by Charles Gatewood

By Charles Gatewood

Located in New York, NY

Despite this early success, Gatewood veered away from celebrity photography, seeking instead to explore the darker, more taboo corners of human experience.

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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Diane ArbusDiane Arbus, Tattooed Man at a Carnival, M.D., 1979 (after), 1979

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

Diane Arbus, Tattooed Man at a Carnival, M.D., 1979 (after)

By Diane Arbus

Located in Southampton, NY

Artwork Details: Artist: After Diane Arbus (1923–1971) Title: Tattooed Man at a Carnival, M.D. Medium: Heliogravure on velin paper Dimensions: 15.75 x 11.75 inches (40.01 x 2...

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Lithograph

Michael K. Yamaoka American Contemporary Photo by Michael K. Yamaoka - Botanical Ink, The Tattoo, 2015

$3,000

American Contemporary Photo by Michael K. Yamaoka - Botanical Ink, The Tattoo

Located in Paris, IDF

Digital Photograph , ed. 2 of 9 HP Premium Satin Photo Paper with archival inks Born in Japan in 1940 and educated at The Art Center College of Design in California, Michael K. Yama...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Ink, Photographic Paper, Satin Paper, Digital

Michel ComtePortrait of supermodel Eva Herzigova on sofa, showing her nude back with tattoo, 1998

Price Upon Request

Portrait of supermodel Eva Herzigova on sofa, showing her nude back with tattoo

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifica...

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

Materials

C Print

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1920s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

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H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1920s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints photographic artwork representing 1920s-1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. Inclu...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1930s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

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H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1930s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints photographic artwork representing 1930s-1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. Inclu...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

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H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints photographic artwork representing 1930s to 1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. In...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints photographic artwork representing 1930s-1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. Inclu...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints photographic artwork representing 1930s-1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. Inclu...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints photographic artwork representing 1930s-1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. Inclu...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints photographic artwork representing 1930s-1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. Inclu...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints photographic artwork representing, 1930s-1950s. Tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. Inc...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of Tattoo prints Photographic artwork representing 1930s-1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. Inclu...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints photographic artwork representing 1930s-1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. Inclu...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints photographic artwork representing 1930s-1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. Inclu...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints photographic artwork representing 1930s-1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. Inclu...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of Tattoo prints photographic artwork representing 1930s to 1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. In...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints photographic artwork representing 1930s to 1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. In...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1920s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 29.73 in D 0.04 in

1920s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of tattoo prints photographic artwork representing 1930s to 1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. In...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

Unavailable

H 99 in W 75.5 in D 0.1 in

1950s Photographic Artwork Tattoo Figure

By Breaad

Located in London, GB

Unique series of Tattoo prints Photographic artwork representing 1930s to 1950s tattoo figures in different context. Enlarged on grainy art paper. Limited edition 1/5 each figure. In...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

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Lynda ChurillaMike, Miami Beach, 1998

$1,250

H 20 in W 16 in

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By Lynda Churilla

Located in Hudson, NY

Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition 1 of 25. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is p...

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

$14,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.25 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Although America's sculptors interested in African American life and Black subjects, including Elizabeth Catlett, Richmond Barthé, Sargent Johnson and Augusta Savage, are increasingl...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Bronze

Helmut NewtonVoyeurism for Playboy by Helmut Newton - Vintage Photograph - 1991, 1991

$6,274

H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in

Voyeurism for Playboy by Helmut Newton - Vintage Photograph - 1991

By Helmut Newton

Located in Roma, IT

Voyeurism for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph From the series "Voyeurism " realized by Newton for Playboy magazine.

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Photographic Paper

Diane ArbusDiane Arbus, Child with a Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park, N.Y.C., 1979 (after), 1979

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 11.75 in

Diane Arbus, Child with a Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park, N.Y.C., 1979 (after)

By Diane Arbus

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite heliogravure after Diane Arbus (1923–1971), titled Child with a Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park, N.Y.C., originates from the 1979 folio Diane Arbus, Electa Editrice P...

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Lithograph

John Tarantola"Levi Jackson" (2015) By John Tarantola, Nude Portrait Oil Painting, 2015

$1,800

H 9 in W 12 in

"Levi Jackson" (2015) By John Tarantola, Nude Portrait Oil Painting

By John Tarantola

Located in Denver, CO

John Tarantola's original nude portrait "Levi Jackson" (2015) is a realist oil on panel painting that depicts a nude male lying on a bed, looking up seductively at the viewer's point...

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2010s Realist Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Oil, Panel

Rick SindtGlimpse of Something That Seemed All Potential - Nude Original Oil Painting, 2022

$4,200

H 18 in W 18 in D 1.5 in

Glimpse of Something That Seemed All Potential - Nude Original Oil Painting

By Rick Sindt

Located in Chicago, IL

Using pornography as a vehicle for understanding, Rick Sindt's work explores the discovery and development of queer attraction. Sindt transforms pornographic stills, repurposing them...

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2010s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Oil, Panel

Early 20th Century Vintage Boho Original Painting on Board of Male Nude

$1,650

H 36.5 in W 25.5 in D 2 in

Early 20th Century Vintage Boho Original Painting on Board of Male Nude

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Boho original oil painting on board. A chic composition of a male nude in beautiful shades of green. Framed in a brilliant gilt wood frame. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

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Early 20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Masonite, Paint

Pair of Italian Academic Charcoal Drawings of Male Nude Figures from 1880

$4,675

H 28.5 in W 22 in D 1 in

Pair of Italian Academic Charcoal Drawings of Male Nude Figures from 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of Italian academic charcoal drawings captures the grace and disciplined form of classical male nudes. One portrays an artist's model, his pose reflective and studied, whil...

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19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper, Wood

Tom BennettInterminable, colorful abstracted male nude figure modern cubist, 2022

$3,500

H 46 in W 35 in D 2 in

Interminable, colorful abstracted male nude figure modern cubist

By Tom Bennett

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is an oil painting on canvas with aggressive, active, colorful strokes representing a male nude figure from the waist up. Emotionally charged and powerful esthetic. Modern cubis...

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2010s Expressionist Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Oil

"Standing Male Nude, " Study for Mural by Allyn Cox, U.S. Capitol Painter

$1,950

H 23.75 in W 18 in D 0.1 in

"Standing Male Nude, " Study for Mural by Allyn Cox, U.S. Capitol Painter

By Allyn Cox

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This strong and confident drawing of a standing male nude was made by Allyn Cox, probably for one of an array of murals he painted in the 1920s, 30s and 40s, starting with an series ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

Bartosz KolataCamera 16 - Contemporary Expressive Figurative Oil Painting, Men Erotic Scenes, 2015

$1,742

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in

Camera 16 - Contemporary Expressive Figurative Oil Painting, Men Erotic Scenes

By Bartosz Kolata

Located in Salzburg, AT

Artist about his erotic painting series “Narcissus”: With Internet era and its widespread availability, young people have unlimited access to pornography. It is possible for them to...

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2010s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Canvas, Oil

"Five Josephs, " Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes, Provincetown, 1930s

$28,125Sale Price|25% Off

H 37 in W 46.75 in D 2 in

"Five Josephs, " Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes, Provincetown, 1930s

By William L'Engle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An extraordinary example of Art Deco painting with allegorical meaning -- like so many murals painted in the 1920s and 1930s -- this large work by William L'Engle depicts five nude m...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paint

Vinatge Original Photograph Male Nude Toned Photograph by George Machado S/N Ed.

$1,100

H 16 in W 20 in D 0.5 in

Vinatge Original Photograph Male Nude Toned Photograph by George Machado S/N Ed.

By George Machado

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This is one of the series of original George Machado photographs being offered for sale in 30 years from his "Masculine" series. Masculine was his 1st coffee table book published by ...

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1990s American Modern Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paper

Bartosz KolataHEAT - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series, 2020

$5,926

H 37.41 in W 49.22 in D 1.19 in

HEAT - Contemporary Expressive, Figurative Oil Painting, Male Nude Series

By Bartosz Kolata

Located in Salzburg, AT

This work is framed. Unframed size: 90x120 cm, framed 95x125 cm Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated in Art Conservation and Restoration from Nicol...

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2010s Contemporary Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Canvas, Oil

"Nudes in the Surf", Atmospheric Painting with Male Nudes and Horses

$7,500

H 23.75 in W 30 in D 1.5 in

"Nudes in the Surf", Atmospheric Painting with Male Nudes and Horses

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Continuing a tradition going back decades, Josef Pieper painted a series of seaside scenes with multiple nude male figures, riding and leading horses along the shore, their strong bo...

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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paint

"Five Olympic Rowers", Monumental Art Deco Painting of Nude Male Oarsmen

$75,000

H 88 in W 70 in D 2 in

"Five Olympic Rowers", Monumental Art Deco Painting of Nude Male Oarsmen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

One of the most stunning and monumental depictions of male nude figures -- and male athletes -- ever accomplished in the Modern era, this large painting shows five nude rowers, relax...

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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Tattoo Photography

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Paint

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