Cain - Wilhelm von Gloeden Gay iPhone Case
Description
A 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.
About the Case
Precise fit, seamless style, easy access to everything.
Dual-layered tough case: outer armor, inner cushion.
HD printed wraparound artwork: printed with rich pigment inks that won't fade, crack or peel.
Slimline with raised rim to keep your screen/camera safe.
Snaps on/off with ease — in time for your heartbeat’s call.
Non-toxic art armor engineered for shock-absorbency + REACH, RoHS, and TÜV Rheinland certified safe.
Bluetooth & MagSafe compatible. MagSafe ring not included.
About the Artist
Delivery & Refunds
1. Matte vs Gloss
Gloss for a lustrous statement. Matte for timeless, velvety refinement. Both styles printed with rich, vibrant colors & a touch of magic.
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. No Toxins, No Worries
REACH, RoHS and TÜV Rheinland certified. Meaning your new treasure contains no harmful chemicals or hazardous substances.
