Cain - Wilhelm von Gloeden Nude Art Framed Canvas

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Description

In "Cain", Wilhelm von Gloeden's silver alchemy transmutes guilt into visual verse. We find our fallen son, coiled like a scorpion's tail, perched atop creation's altar. His form, chiseled from primordial clay, quivers with the weight of mankind's first sin. Sepia whispers of ages past—cloaking this tableau in time's dusty veil.

Behold the landscape - a parchment of rolling hills where God's judgment echoes still. Muscles strain against invisible bonds, a living embodiment of conscience's merciless grip.

This is no mere portrait, but the Book of Genesis distilled into a single, searing frame. Von Gloeden's lens - keeper of secrets, revealer of truths - strips away pretense, leaving only raw humanity exposed. Symbolism's thorny crown rests heavy upon this bowed head.

Here lies the crossroads of myth and mortal, where queer desire and divine decree clash like flint on steel. Let this image be your burning bush, illuminating the shadowed corners of the soul.

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• Patience is... boring: Produced locally in the USA, EU, UK and AUS. Meaning your new treasure arrives in a flash, not a sigh.
• Transform any room into a gallery: The artist-grade canvas is a finely textured, 38mm, 400gsm cotton that captures the subtlest nuances of light and color.
• Do good, look good, feel good: Sitting approx 5mm from the edge of the canvas — creating a floating border — the FSC® certified frame is made of sustainably sourced wood, meaning your new treasure's 100% forest friendly.
• Natural beauty preserves natural beauty: Vivid, water-based eco-inks as lush and enduring as traditional inks… minus the chemical junk.

About the Artist

Wilhelm von Gloeden (September 16, 1856 – February 16, 1931) was a German photographer best known for his pastoral nude studies of young Sicilian men and boys. His photographs, often featuring Greco-Roman themes, used props like wreaths and amphoras to evoke classical antiquity. Von Gloeden's careful lighting and innovative use of body makeup helped enhance the aesthetic appeal of his works. Moving to Taormina, Italy, for health reasons, von Gloeden turned his hobby into a profession, drawing in wealthy tourists, including prominent figures like Oscar Wilde. Despite his controversial subject matter, von Gloeden documented landscapes and contributed to Taormina's fame, blending art and early tourism.

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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

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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. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.

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4. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.

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Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.

Ethically Made in UK, EU, USA, AUS

Brand New, Just For You

Your new float framed canvas will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.

Eco-inks

Your new framed canvas will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.

FSC® Certified Wood

Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.