Cain - Wilhelm von Gloeden Gay iPhone Case
Description
lA figure cast in monochrome solitude—nude, contemplative, timeless. Cain, the wanderer, folds into himself atop a jagged Sicilian cliff, flesh and stone merging beneath an eternal Mediterranean sky. Shadows soften his form, yet his exile remains sharp, etched in the stark contrast of Wilhelm von Gloeden’s lens. The young male nude, bathed in silver light, becomes a relic of lost Hellenic beauty—an echo of classical mythology and the Bible, reimagined through early 20th-century photography.
Von Gloeden, master of chiaroscuro, wove Greco-Roman idealism into homoerotic fine art photography, creating tableaux where queer sensuality was both veiled and exalted. His innovations—soft-focus portraiture, body makeup techniques, and photographic filters—transformed his subjects into ephemeral gods of an imagined Arcadia. Sicilian men adorned with laurel wreaths, amphoras poised beside them. Captured forever at the intersection of antiquity and desire in this Italian utopia for gay travelers like von Gloeden who were escaping the cold and repression in northern Europe.
This iPhone case preserves that subversive elegance—a black and white gay art print, steeped in aesthetic nostalgia. The past lingers. Beauty endures. Desire defies time.
Information
Precise fit, seamless style: Fits like a glove with easy access to everything.
Non-toxic art armor: Engineered for shock-absorbency + it's REACH, RoHS, and TÜV Rheinland certified safe.
No faded flashbacks: Water-based pigment inks deliver museum-quality vibrance that won't fade, crack or peel.
Slimline dream: featherlight powerhouse with raised rim to keep your screen and camera safe from life's rough edges.
Matches your mood: Snaps on/off with ease — in time for your heartbeat’s call.
Bluetooth & MagSafe compatible: No wires? No problem — recharge wherever you are. MagSafe ring not included.
About the Artist
Delivery & Refunds
Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
Please check the orders and shipping page for more specifics.
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Returns and Refunds
1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery.
2. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.
3. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request
4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
More details on returns and refunds
1. No Toxins, No Worries
REACH, RoHS, and TÜV Rheinland certified. Meaning your new treasure contains no harmful chemicals or hazardous substances.
2. Two-layered Powerhouse
Built for battle, designed for resilience. Extremely strong and lightweight outer shell. Black silicone inner for extra shock absorption.
3. Art Sealed In
Vivid, permanent, full-coverage print infused into the outer shell with a sublimation dye process. For a finish that feels as seamless as it looks.
4. Faithful Colors
Luscious pigment inks deliver spectacular colors and outstanding clarity. Faithfully reproducing tone, temperature & hues of the artwork.
5. Partnered with Prodigi
Prodigi's quality & care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more