Male Nude Draped in Vetti - Lionel Wendt Queer Art Print

$35USD

Warm white, archival-grade, matte art paper. Bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks for sharper details and deeper saturation. Endures for generations thanks to high-definition print lab techniques. True-to-life tones without glare or distortion.

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★★★★★ "Delighted, all as described." — Clare
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Quality and colors outstanding." — Roumayne
★★★★★ "Delighted, all as described." — Clare
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Quality and colors outstanding." — Roumayne
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About this Artwork

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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Artist Biography

Lionel Wendt (1900–1944) was a queer 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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★★★★★ "Thanks again, Toby, another great delivery." — Peter
★★★★★ "Impressed with the quality" — Randy
★★★★★ "Fast shipping! Talented artist!" — Jim
★★★★★ "Thanks again, Toby, another great delivery." — Peter
★★★★★ "Impressed with the quality" — Randy
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Rich colors, velvety matte texture

wood, white, & black.

3 chic frame choices

Gold star art paper icon

Museum-grade fine art paper

Lush, vibrant water-based ink drop icon

Luxe water-based inks

FSC Certified Icon - Trees

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Printed & shipped in 2-4 days

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