Naked Man Entering Cave - Wilhelm von Gloeden Framed Canvas
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...
Information
• Patience is... boring: Produced locally in the USA, EU, UK and AUS. Meaning your new treasure arrives in a flash, not a sigh.
• Transform any room into a gallery: The artist-grade canvas is a finely textured, 38mm, 400gsm cotton that captures the subtlest nuances of light and color.
• Do good, look good, feel good: Sitting approx 5mm from the edge of the canvas — creating a floating border — the FSC® certified frame is made of sustainably sourced wood, meaning your new treasure's 100% forest friendly.
• Natural beauty preserves natural beauty: Vivid, water-based eco-inks as lush and enduring as traditional inks… minus the chemical junk.
About the Artist
Shipping & Delivery
Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
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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Returns & Refunds
Returns and Refunds
1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.
2. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request.
3. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
4. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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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.
Eco-inks
Your new framed canvas will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.
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.
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.
Eco-inks
Your new framed canvas will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.
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.
