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
$120USD

Naked Man Entering Cave - Wilhelm von Gloeden 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 "Naked Man Entering a Cave", Wilhelm von Gloeden's alchemical plate conjures Plato's allegory in flesh and flora. Our gay Orpheus, unencumbered by worldly trappings, strides towards Hades' maw, his form a living lyre strung with sinew and shadow. Sepia-stained sunbeams anoint this Adonis, casting him as both supplicant and deity in Nature's wild temple. Petals and leaves genuflect in his wake, whispering secrets of Arcadia. Faithful Cerberus, transformed to mortal hound, keeps vigil at the threshold of revelation.

Light and darkness dance their eternal gavotte upon the cavern's lip, a chiaroscuro christening of the uninitiated. This is no mere snapshot, but a mystery frozen in silver nitrate. Von Gloeden's eye pierces the veil between seen and unseen, mortal and divine.

Gaze upon this liminal pilgrim and feel the sap of Pan rise within your veins. Here lies the crossroads of Eros and Thanatos, where primal urge meets cosmic truth. Let this image be your Delphic oracle, prophesying truths etched in nature's own flesh...

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Transform any room into a gallery: The artist-grade canvas is a finely textured, 38mm, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd) cotton. Hand-stretched and natural white, it captures the subtlest nuances of light and color. All inks are water-based and non-toxic.

Float framed & forest friendly: FSC® certified frame made of sustainably sourced, durable European knotless pine. Black satin-laminated finish with a 19mm frame depth. Sitting approx 5mm from the edge of the canvas — creating a floating border.

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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Cost

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Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.

Delivery Times

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

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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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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.

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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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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.

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Partnered with Prodigi

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Luxe Canvas With Float frame
Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 6 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 1.

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

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 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.

Learn more

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