We show these 2 photographers who have both focused on the male nude.
Lionel Wendt 1900-1944 did this in the 1940s . Laura Stevens UK 1977 started this project “ HIM “ in 2020 .
There is a great resemblance in the stillness of the model and in the distance from which both photographers looked at this. All models are introverted at both Wendt and Stevens, barely or not aware of a camera. The poses are most natural and casual.
Wendt a pioneer in the field of nude photography in Ceylon 80 years ago, was also extra focused on technique from, among others, collage / solarization and various paper prints .
Laura Stevens specifically wanted to investigate whether being a woman would give a different view of the male body.
The Lionel Wendt vintage prints are Unique ( mostly only one images printed and no negatives left ) all in Black and White gelatin silver prints.
Laura Stevens is working in small edition and all images are printed in 2 sizes 30 x 45 and 60 x 90 cm color Giclee prints