Naked Man Entering Cave - Wilhelm von Gloeden Framed Canvas
Produced in USA, UK, EU & AUS • Shipped in 96 hours on average
About the Artwork
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...
Non-toxic Giclee Printing
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Printed using a pro-lab process that helps art stay bold & breathtaking for up to 100 years with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.
Water-based Inks
Neo pigment, water-based inks that are 100% non-hazardous and toxin-free. Meeting the strictest industry standards as defined by Oeko-Tex 100 safety applications, Residues Standard List (RSL) and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.
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Your new treasure gets produced after you purchase at print labs across the USA, UK, EU & AUS. Significantly minimising landfill waste by only making things people actually want.
Average Production Time
After you purchase, expect your new treasure to be produced, quality checked, packed with care and handed over to trusted shipping carriers within 72-96 hours on average.
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Free shipping to USA, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand & more: see full list here.
Production + Delivery =
USA: 4-9 days • Canada: 5-12 days • UK: 4-9 days • Europe: 5-10 days • Australia: 4-9 days • NZ: 5-12 days • Rest of the world: 3-4 weeks
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Sent carbon neutral at no extra charge.
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A Century of Color
Pro-lab printing helps your art stay bold & breathtaking for up to 100 yr with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.
Premium 400gsm canvas
Elegant floating frame
3 chic color choices
Museum-grade giclee printing
FSC® certified wood
Luxe water-based inks
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Premium 400gsm canvas
Elegant floating frame
3 chic color choices
Museum-grade giclee printing
FSC® certified wood
Luxe water-based inks
Brand new, just for you
Produced & shipped in 3-4 days
Shipped carbon neutral
3 good deeds in every purchase
Brand New, Just for You
I only produce what you truly want. All the wall art you find here is made to order. Handcrafted after you purchase by specialists at print labs around the world. Meaning your wall art gets delivered faster with less carbon emissions and landfill waste.
