Finely textured artist-grade canvas Vibrant water-based inks 100+ year color guarantee Elegant black floating frame FSC® certified forest friendly wood Carbon neutral shipping Printed on demand—less energy & waste
$135USD

Male Nude Draped in Vetti - Lionel Wendt Queer Framed Canvas


Artist-grade canvas with float frame

Made new for you in 3-4 days

Produced in USA, UK, EU and AUS

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Description

In "Male Nude Draped in Vetti", Lionel Wendt's lens paints a wild dream of flesh and fabric. Our man's back, a landscape of muscle mountains and shadow valleys, draped in vetti whispers from the East. Sepia tones sing songs of yesteryear, but the beat's as fresh as tomorrow's dawn. Classical vibes meet modern grooves in a dance of light on skin.

That vetti ain't just cloth, it's a whole story of culture clash and queer revolution. Modesty plays peekaboo with desire, identity shimmies between threads. Pure poetry in motion, power and grace turning a simple shot into a universe of questions - body and soul, East and West, all wrapped up in one fabulous package. A slice of paradise where gay beauty meets cultural exploration. A rebel yell in silver nitrate. A love letter to the male form that'll make your heart do the jitterbug. With the rhythm of ages, captured in one man's beautiful back story...

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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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The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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38mm stretched canvas in a floating frame 100+ year color guarantee Non-toxic eco-inks Satin-laminated floating frame Sustainably sourced wood Made new for you in USA, UK, EU & AUS
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Details, Details

Canvas: 38mm, hand-stretched, natural white, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd)

Inks: Water-based

Frame: Durable European knotless pine, black satin-laminated finish, 19mm frame depth

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Finish & Texture

Finely textured artist-grade cotton substrate that reproduces details with luxurious vibrance and outstanding clarity. 38mm canvas frame depth. Stretcher bars milled from the finest quality European kiln-dried knotless pine.

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Giclée Printing

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

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100+ Years of Color

Your new canvas print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks that are non-hazardous and toxin-free. Printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.

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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.

Dense evergreen forest with rows of coniferous trees
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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.

Print lab with multiple workstations where people are engaged in hands-on art print projects
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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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Luxe Canvas With Float frame
Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 1.

Details, Details

Canvas: 38mm, hand-stretched, natural white, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd)

Inks: Water-based

Frame: Durable European knotless pine, black satin-laminated finish, 19mm frame depth

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

Finish & Texture

Finely textured artist-grade cotton substrate that reproduces details with luxurious vibrance and outstanding clarity. 38mm canvas frame depth. Stretcher bars milled from the finest quality European kiln-dried knotless pine.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Giclée Printing

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

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

100+ Years of Color

Your new canvas print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks that are non-hazardous and toxin-free. Printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 5.

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.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 6.

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.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 7.

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.

Learn more

Happy Customers
"Thoroughly pleased with this purchase! I got the framed canvas and it is just gorgeous! Colors are vibrant and stunning and the subject a work of art as well."
— Todd on Farzad the Gay Cowboy
"I love it and everyone who sees it loves it!"
— D. S. on Arjuna the Gay Cowboy
"I cannot say enough on how happy I am... surpassed my expectations from the follow thru from beginning to end — exquisite, love the framing as well..."
— Jose on Estephan the Gay Cowboy
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