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Gloeden, Wilhelm von
(1856-1931)Cain

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)
Auktionsdatum 29.11.2025

Cain. Circa 1900. Large-format photogravure on strong vellum paper, mounted to board. 31,5 x 23,8 cm (49 x 35,7 cm). Signed by the photographer in pencil in the lower left margin below the image; title printed in the margin below the image.

One of von Gloeden’s most iconic and widely reproduced works, Cain stands out for its contemplative pose and allegorical weight. Blending classical references with fin-de-siècle symbolism, the image exemplifies the photographer’s refined use of natural light, idealized male form, and mythic undertones that helped shape his enduring legacy in art photography. – Board time-stained and soiled; some toning and light stains in margins; some discoloration spots; a few small white spots from insect damage in upper area; otherwise a beautiful print in very good condition.

Lit.: Ulrich Pohlmann. Wilhelm von Gloeden: Sehnsucht nach Arkadien. Berlin: Nishen, 1987, ill. p. 37.