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Male Nude Draped in Vetti - Lionel Wendt Queer Art Print


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Description

In Male Nude Draped in Vetti by Lionel Wendt, we find an erotic exploration of the male form and cultural drapery. The subject stands with his back turned, a sheer fabric delicately enveloping his lower body, creating a play of light and shadow that accentuates the muscular contours and sinewy elegance of his physique.

Wendt's photographic technique, suffused with a soft, sepia tone, imbues the image with a timeless quality, merging classical aesthetics with modernist sensibilities. The drape, or vetti, traditionally South Asian, adds a layer of cultural narrative to the composition, evoking themes of modesty, sensuality, and identity.

This artwork, with its graceful yet powerful stance, invites contemplation on the intersection of body and garment, form and fabric. It stands as a testament to Wendt’s ability to blend the personal with the universal, making it a compelling addition to collections that celebrate the beauty of the gay male body and the rich tapestry of queer cultural expression.

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About the Artist

Lionel Wendt (1900–1944) was a Sri Lankan pianist, photographer, filmmaker, and critic who significantly influenced the country’s modern art scene. Born to a mixed heritage family, Wendt studied in London, where he pursued both law and music. Upon returning to Sri Lanka, he left law to focus on music and eventually embraced photography, creating images that captured the essence of Ceylonese culture and modern artistic trends. In the 1930s, Wendt co-founded the Photographic Society of Ceylon. He was a central figure in the '43 Group, an avant-garde art collective that sought to merge Sri Lankan traditions with modernist elements. Wendt's dedication to art helped cultivate a national consciousness that valued both heritage and Western influences. He died in 1944, leaving behind a legacy celebrated by the Lionel Wendt Art Centre in Colombo.

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Paper color: Natural white

Weight: 200gsm (5.9oz/yd)

Printing method: Giclée

Inks: Water-based

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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.

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Archival grade fine art paper
Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 6 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 1.

Details, Details

Paper color: Natural white

Weight: 200gsm (5.9oz/yd)

Printing method: Giclée

Inks: Water-based

Shipped in: Tough cardboard tube

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 6 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

Giclée Printing

Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range - bottom image. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors - top image.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 6 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Finish & Texture

Museum-quality, heavyweight paper with a smooth, clean finish that emphasises complex highlights and tones. Delivering outstanding clarity and colors that hum with life. Perfect fit for color graphics, illustrations & fine art photography.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 6 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

100+ Years of Color

Your new fine art print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 6 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 5.

FSC® Certified

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.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 6 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 6.

Partnered with Prodigi

I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains captured my heart.

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