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Arbus, Diane
(1923-1971)Charles Atlas

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Charles Atlas. 1969. Gelatin silver print, printed 1985 by Neil Selkirk. 36 x 36 cm (50,5 x 40,5 cm). Edition stamp, therein signed, titled, dated and editioned "2/75" by Doon Arbus in ink, "The Estate of Diane Arbus" copyright stamp and reproduction limitation stamp on the verso. Framed under glass in wooden frame.

Diane Arbus’s Charles Atlas, 1969 is a striking portrait of the legendary bodybuilder and fitness icon, known for his role in popularizing physical culture in the early 20th century. Taken in Arbus’s raw and direct signature style, the photograph presents Atlas flexing in a defiant pose, yet the exaggerated low-angle perspective, harsh lighting, and stark tonal contrasts challenge traditional representations of strength and masculinity. Rather than glorifying his physique, Arbus’s image emphasizes the texture of his aging body, inviting reflection on time, physicality, and self-image. – Some creases, a small tear and buckling along margins of print, otherwise a rich tonal print in very good condition.