Naked Man Entering Cave - Wilhelm von Gloeden iPhone Case

$45USD
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  • Produced in USA, UK, EU & AUS
  • Printed & shipped in 2-3 days
  • Free shipping to 60+ countries
  • Unsure? 30 day returns

 manA vision suspended between myth and memory. A nude young man steps forward, his back turned, vanishing into the darkness of an ancient cavern. His laureled head tilts slightly, as if listening to the silent echoes of forgotten gods. At his feet, a dog—loyal, watchful, bound to this threshold between light and shadow. 

The Sicilian landscape, suffused with soft-focus dreamscapes, becomes the stage for a reimagined Ovidian metamorphosis. Is he Orpheus descending, chasing a love he cannot hold? A wandering Bacchus, stepping beyond mortal realms? Or is he merely a boy on the cusp of secrecy, of sanctuary, of something unnamed?

Von Gloeden’s pioneering use of photographic filters and body makeup casts his model in the luminous glow of an Old Master painting.Aa black and white gay art print that revives Greco-Roman aesthetics in the intimate form of male nude photography.

Wilhelm von Gloeden's a master of homoerotic neoclassical photography. Transforming fleeting moments from the early 20th century into artifacts of queer longing. Elegies for a lost Arcadia. And this iPhone case preserves that spectral beauty where antiquity and desire intertwine.

Artist Biography

Wilhelm von Gloeden, the visionary German photographer, transformed fin-de-siècle Taormina into a living tableau of classical antiquity. Born in 1856, he fled to Sicily seeking health but found instead his artistic destiny. Best known for his pastoral nude studies of young Sicilian men, Gloeden merged early photographic innovation with Greco-Roman aesthetics, using props like wreaths and amphoras to evoke the grandeur of antiquity.

A master of lighting and composition, he pioneered photographic filters and body makeup techniques to enhance the dreamlike quality of his work. Moving to Taormina for health reasons, he turned his hobby into a profession, drawing wealthy tourists, poets, and intellectuals—including Oscar Wilde, Friedrich Alfred Krupp, and Wilhelm II.

His evocative imagery not only defined his legacy but also helped establish Taormina as a cultural haven. His photographs documented landscapes, enriched early tourism, and preserved an idealized vision of beauty that continues to captivate today.

Dual Layer Tough iPhone Case

Finishes

• Gloss for a lustrous statement

• Matte for timeless refinement

Reasons to Love Them

• Precise fit: tailored to your device

• Open access to ports/buttons

• Art won't fade, crack or peel

• Raised rim guards screen/camera

• Snaps on/off with ease

REACH, RoHS & TÜV Rheinland certified non-toxic

• Bluetooth/MagSafe compatible. MagSafe ring not included

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Product Production

Print on Demand

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.

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I work with Prodigi to create all the products on my store. Their international network of print labs ensure your new treasure's made as close to you as possible. Reducing delivery times and carbon emissions from the print lab to your front door.

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Delivery Times

USA: 4-9 days • Canada: 5-12 days • UK: 4-9 days • Europe: 5-10 days • Australia: 4-9 days • New Zealand: 5-12 days • Rest of the world: 3-4 weeks

Delivery times include: production, quality assurance & thoughtful packaging + shipping. More on orders & shipping.

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Product Returns

30 Day Returns

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.

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3. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.

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Your Latest Loves

★★★★★ "Beautiful and fits perfectly." — Linda
★★★★★ "Turned up quickly & carefully wrapped." — Peter
★★★★★ "So easy to put on. Looks and feels wonderful." — Máire
★★★★★ "Great quality! Looks exactly as expected." — Marcia
★★★★★ "Dropped my phone badly — phone and case are intact!" — Fabi
★★★★★ "Communication throughout was stellar!" — Mary
★★★★★ "Beautiful and fits perfectly." — Linda
★★★★★ "Turned up quickly & carefully wrapped." — Peter
★★★★★ "So easy to put on. Looks and feels wonderful." — Máire
★★★★★ "Great quality! Looks exactly as expected." — Marcia
★★★★★ "Dropped my phone badly — phone and case are intact!" — Fabi
★★★★★ "Communication throughout was stellar!" — Mary
★★★★★ "Beautiful and fits perfectly." — Linda
★★★★★ "Turned up quickly & carefully wrapped." — Peter
★★★★★ "So easy to put on. Looks and feels wonderful." — Máire
★★★★★ "Great quality! Looks exactly as expected." — Marcia
★★★★★ "Dropped my phone badly — phone and case are intact!" — Fabi
★★★★★ "Communication throughout was stellar!" — Mary

Matte vs Gloss

Gloss for a lustrous statement. Matte for timeless refinement. Printed with rich, vibrant colors & a touch of magic.

Dual layer tough case

Slimline perfect fit

Luxe water-based inks

Certified non-toxic

Printed & shipped in 2-3 days

Brand new, just for you

Carbon neutral shipping

3 good deeds in every purchase

Dual layer tough case

Slimline perfect fit

Luxe water-based inks

Certified non-toxic

Printed & shipped in 2-3 days

Brand new, just for you

Carbon neutral shipping

3 good deeds in every purchase

Art Sealed In

Vivid, permanent, full-coverage print infused with a sublimation dye process so your art won't fade, crack or peel.

All Gems, No Junk

REACHRoHS and TÜV Rheinland certified. Meaning your new treasure contains no harmful chemicals or hazardous substances.

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