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Plüschow, Wilhelm
(Guglielmo, 1852-1930)Nude study in doorway

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Auktionsdatum 4.12.2024

Nude study in doorway. 1890s. Abumen print mounted to board. 22,5 x 16 cm (32 x 24 cm). Numbered "28" by another hand in pencil on lower right corner of mount.

Wilhelm (Guglielmo) Plüschow, a German photographer primarily active in Naples, Italy, is renowned for his nude studies of young men. While his work was controversial at the time due to its homoerotic themes, it made a significant contribution to the history of photography by incorporating the aesthetics of classical antiquity and romanticism. Despite facing legal challenges, Plüschow’s naturalistic and spontaneous style remained highly influential, shaping the trajectory of artistic nude photography in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. – Scratch visible in negative, small stain in center of print, otherwise in excellent condition.