The Austrian photographer and filmmaker Andreas H. Bitesnich does not pursue subtlety. In his main bodies of work — erotic nudes, cityscapes and travel shots, in addition to a sizable portfolio of advertising stills, music videos and television commercials — he tends to play up moments of confrontation and aggressive seduction, whether through shouting street signs or daring poses.
Bitesnich, born in Vienna in 1964, initially attracted attention with his high-drama female nudes; his first volume of them, 1998’s NUDES, won the Kodak Photography Book Award. He has produced several more such books over the past two decades, including WOMAN (2001), POLANUDE (2006) and MORE NUDES (2007).
Some of these works reveal (or conceal) erogenous zones with clever studio lighting, while others use textured backdrops like desert dunes and leather sofas to emphasize exposed skin.
Still others capture elaborately choreographed couples with interlaced limbs (as in Yvonne & Tom) — quasi-abstractions that seem to nod to Robert Mapplethorpe and George Platt Lynes.
Bitesnich is also known for a multipart black-and-white series titled “Deeper Shades,” in which he ventures outside the controlled environment of the studio and explores major cities, including Vienna, Berlin, Pais and New York. The images are stark and frequently ominous, with their liberal use of silhouettes and evocations of the dangers of the urban environment; in a 2011 picture from “Deeper Shades #01 New York,” a sign reading WET PAINT has been suggestively cropped (the work is titled WET PAIN).
Bitesnich has a slightly more sentimental side, too, one that’s best expressed in his travel photographs, taken in such countries as Cambodia, Cuba and Kenya. In this part of his oeuvre, famous sites seen from a distance (the Statue of Liberty, Angkor Wat, the Taj Mahal, Burj Khalifa) alternate with close-up portraits of locals: a deeply wrinkled 104-year-old woman staring straight into the camera in Cairo, a young man getting a shave at a barber shop in Phnom Penh.
A new hardcover edition of his 2011 book India (teNeues) includes 175 photographs shot throughout that country — in color, black and white, and nostalgia-inducing sepia — that delight in different, if equally obvious, textures; the crepey folds of an elephant’s trunk, the mud puddles on the streets of Varanasi, the shimmering scales around the neck of a snake charmer.
In the foreword, Bitesnich writes, “India is eternally in motion — it moves sideways, backwards, rises higher, and moves forward all at once. India is where the past meets the future; time seems to pass by its own strange rules here.” Admirers of the photographer’s celebrated nudes may also appreciate his desire to broaden his horizons.
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Irina
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Ulrica
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
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Ilaria
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Nine Taxis
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Judith
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Djalil
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Sylvie
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Yvonne + Tom #67
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Anthony Quinn
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Nirmala
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Philip Glass
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Ida
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Roy
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Located in München, BY
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Till Brönner
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Reinhold Messner
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Yvonne + Tom #66
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Located in München, BY
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Coming out of Guggenheim
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Sina & Anthony
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in München, BY
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Deeper Shades of Vienna III - Ballroom Scene, Fine Art Photography, 2015
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
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Three men walking, Tokyo - on the streets in japan with signs painted on it
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
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Kitchen, Tokyo
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
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Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
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'Yvonne, Thailand' - Nude with snake on the Beach, fine art photography, 1999
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
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Nine Taxis
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Bitesnich’s works capture moments of unbelievable beauty and depth, even when depicting poverty. His pictures allow the viewer a glimpse of the Indian soul, between traditional and m...
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Sabrina Ferelli, Cavallo Island - Nude with Rope, Fine Art Photography, ca. 2000
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and white nude of the actress Sabrina Ferilli on a landing stage with a rope, photographed by Andreas H. Bitesnich and published in his book 'Women' in 2001. All prints are lim...
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Statue of Liberty, USA
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Monumental picture of the front of the statue, from the Deeper Shades of New York series. With his latest works, Andreas H. Bitesnich, the master of minutely detailed studio composit...
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NYC's Best Burger
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
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Ulrica, Mykonos - acrobatic nude, fine art photography, 1993
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
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Judith II, Vienna - Black and White Closeup Nude, Fine Art Photography, 1997
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Grainy black and white closeup of a nude model's chest and hands, photographed by Andreas H. Bitesnich in Vienna in 1997. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes....
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H 13 in W 11 in D 0.5 in
Steel Beam Nude- Black and White Photograph by Doug Birkenheuer, Matted, Framed
By Doug Birkenheuer
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, blurred background in this photograph pushes attention to the contrast between the rounded shapes in the human figure and the hard industrial edges of the steel beam. Dark and light contrast beautifully to create the architectural scene. The photograph is matted and framed. Dimensions shown are framed size. Doug Birkenheuer...
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H 24 in W 16 in D 0.1 in
"Amas Luna Storm II" Nude Photography 24" x 16" in Ed. 1/15 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
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H 24 in W 32 in D 0.1 in
"Lupa" Nude Photography 24" x 32" inch Edition 1/7 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
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H 7 in W 7 in
Backside, -Male Nude Torso, Black and White Photograph, Matted and Framed
By Doug Birkenheuer
Located in Chicago, IL
The gorgeous muscular physique of the nude male in Doug Birkenheuer's photograph titled "Backside" is highlighted with the play of light and shadows. Th...
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H 30 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
"Sekhmet" Nude Photography 30" x 24" in Edition of 7 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
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"Cernunnos II" Nude Photography 30" x 24" in Edition of 7 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Cernunnos II" Nude Photography 30" x 24" in Edition of 7 by Aaron Mcpolin Medium: Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist. Avai...
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H 24 in W 32 in D 0.1 in
"Return to Earth" Black & White Photography 24 x 32 in Ed. 1/7 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Return to Earth" Black & White Photography 24 x 32 in Ed. 1/7 by Aaron Mcpolin Medium: Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the art...
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$925
H 7 in W 7 in D 0.5 in
Pulled, Male Nude with Shrouded Face, Black and White Photograph, Matted, Framed
By Doug Birkenheuer
Located in Chicago, IL
This male nude shrouded with a veil over his face captures the human form in an exquisite expression of emotion and movement. The photo is double matted in a creamy white mat and framed in a simple wooden frame measuring 16.5 x 16.5 inches. Doug Birkenheuer...
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H 30 in W 30 in D 0.1 in
"Lupa II" Nude Photography 30" x 30" in Edition of 7 by Aaron Mcpolin
By Aaron McPolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Lupa II" Nude Photography 30" x 30" in Edition of 7 by Aaron Mcpolin Medium: Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist Available ...
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$950
H 10 in W 8 in
Somber Woman, 1992 - Nude Female, Seated and Veiled, Black and White Photograph
By Doug Birkenheuer
Located in Chicago, IL
A quiet solitude is evident in Doug Birkenheuer's photograph entitled "Somber Woman". Her nakedness is veiled in a sheer black cloth, her eyes downcast. The piece is framed in a he...
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H 13.5 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
JC1, 2009, Male Nude Figure with Fabric, Color Photograph, Matted and Framed
By Doug Birkenheuer
Located in Chicago, IL
The human form becomes one with the fluid fabric in Doug Birkenheuer's photograph entitled "JC1". The golden light highlights the form emerging from ...
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Rembrandt Series
By Carla van de Puttelaar
Located in Sante Fe, NM
I cherish a the Dutch Old Masters. As a contemporary artist, I work with the female nude and portraiture, so I was enthusiastic when the Rembrandt House approached me to create a new series inspired by Rembrandt’s nudes. His incredible drawings and etchings show not only amazing technique and individuality, but also a sublime mastery of light, shadow and composition. His strong light-dark contrasts and his bold compositions, engaging costumes and draperies, resulted in powerful visual images. His models, portrayed from life, with their own personalities and bodies, not adjusted to fashion and ideals, were striking in their day, and have remained so into the present. Rembrandt’s nudes inspired me to create new works in which I have been able to capture magical moments in new works of art. The explosion of creativity has resulted in a large body of work which I call The Rembrandt Series...
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Erotic Nudes III - provocative portrait in warm earth brown tones
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Erotic Nude - provocative strong portrait in warm earth brown tones, signed on the back The artwork is framed high-end with a dark-brown hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic g...
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Erotic Nude II - provocative portrait in warm earth brown tones
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Erotic Nude - provocative strong portrait in warm earth brown tones, signed on the back The artwork is framed high-end with a dark-brown hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic g...
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Erotic Nude - artwork in violet shades
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Erotic Nude - artwork in violet shades. The artwork is framed high-end with a dark brown hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Other sizes an...
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Irina, Vienna
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Bitesnich captures moments of unbelievable beauty with his photos. Provocatively open views are revealed to the observer through the body shapes of a single female model. The artist’...
Philippa, Santorini
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Andreas H. Bitesnich is considered one of the top photographers of the world and a master of nudes and portraiture. His broad spectrum of subjects, unmistakable artistic signature, a...
Elephant at Amber Fort
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Andreas H. Bitesnich is seen as one of the greatest photographers of our time. Especially in the area of nude photography, he counts among the best in the world. Bitesnich captures m...
Erotic Nude 2010 #5966
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Nude picture of a model lying on the back with one bended leg. Andreas H. Bitesnich is seen as one of the greatest photographers of our time. Especially in the area of nude photogr...
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Erotic Nude I - provocative portrait in warm earth brown tones
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Erotic Nude I - provocative portrait in warm earth brown tones The artwork is framed high-end with a dark-brown hardwood box and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass Other sizes and edit...
Lovers in Paris, France, Europe
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Romantic impression of a coupling walking through in a small street in the French capital city. PREISS FINE ARTS is one of the world’s leading galleries for fine art photography rep...
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Meiji Jingu Temple Tokyo Japan #7110
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
With his latest works, Andreas H. Bitesnich, the master of minutely detailed studio compositions proves that he is just as capable of capturing street scenes as he is of thoroughly a...
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Erotic Nude 2010 #3740
By Andreas H. Bitesnich
Located in Vienna, AT
Bitesnich captures moments of unbelievable beauty with his photos. Provocatively open views are revealed to the observer through the body shapes of a single female model. The artist’...