Research Catalog

Title

Male nude studies [graphic].

Publication

194-?-196-.

Details

Additional Authors

• Bruce, of Los Angeles.
• Palatinus, John.
• J. Brian Enterprises.
• Western Photography Guild, photographers.
• Athletic Model Guild.
• Bog-Shop.

Description

• 201 photographic prints : silver gelatin, b&w; 8" x 10" or smaller.
• 31 photographic prints : col.
• 1 slide : col. ;

Summary

Views of nude and partially clothed males: includes body builders, men partially clad in leather clothing, sailor outfits or other costumes, or wearing g-strings. Some show men with whips, bound in rope or chains, wrestling or interacting in staged vignettes. Some men pictured have tattoos. Includes studio, outdoor and amateur views.

Subject

• Bondage (Sexual behavior)
• Gay men
• Male nude in art
• Men
• Men > Clothing and dress
• Nudes
• Sadomasochism
• Studio props
• Tattoos

Genre/Form

• Advertising mail.
• Erotica.
• Photographic prints.
• Silver gelatin prints.
• Photographs.

Note

• Title devised by cataloger.
• Includes views photographed or distributed by Bruce of Los Angeles, J. Brian Enterprises, Inc., Western Photography Guild; John Palatinus, Athletic Model Guild and Bog-Shop (Copenhagen). Most prints have no photographer or source noted.
• There is usually a series of images of each model or pair of models represented.
• Bruce of Los Angeles prints are stamped on verso 46-1 -- 46-11, 46-13 -- 46-15. Men pictured in 46-9-11, 13-15 are identified by library staff as Don Scott (on the left in #9) and Lewis Phillips Western Photography Guild prints are stamped on verso with series and number: 16 no. 4, 6,; 19 no. 3; 22 no. 1. Some images are stamped on verso with disclaimers such as "A reference photo for Artists and Physical Culturists."
• Includes advertising flier and order blank for drawings and photographs from "KRIS" [Chicago] and a mailing envelope from Bruce of Los Angeles. Includes prints with multiple images used for advertising.
• Some models are identified.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Provenance (note)

• Rare Books transfer, 1985; anonymous bequest.

Exhibitions (note)

• Exhibited: "Recent Acquisitions," NYPL, 1992.

Call Number

MFY 93-6305

OCLC

NYPG93-F266

Title

Male nude studies [graphic].

Imprint

194-?-196-.

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.

Provenance

Rare Books transfer, 1985; anonymous bequest.

Exhibitions

Photographs and envelope from Bruce of Los Angeles Exhibited: "Recent Acquisitions," NYPL, 1992.

Added Author

Bruce, of Los Angeles. Photographer

Palatinus, John. Photographer

J. Brian Enterprises.

Western Photography Guild, photographers.

Athletic Model Guild.

Bog-Shop.

Research Call Number

MFY 93-6305