Wilhelm von Gloeden

German photographer

Wilhelm Iwan Friederich August Freiherr von Gloeden (September 16, 1856 – February 16, 1931) was a German photographer who worked mainly in Italy. He is mostly known for his pastoral nude studies of Sicilian boys, which usually featured props such as wreaths or amphoras, suggesting a setting in the Greece or Italy of antiquity. From a modern standpoint, his work is commendable due to his controlled use of lighting as well as the often elegant poses of his models. His innovations include the use of photographic filters and special body makeup (a mixture of milk, olive oil, and glycerin) to disguise skin blemishes.

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Wilhelm von Gloeden was born on Thursday, 18 September 1856 in Volkshagen Palace near Wismar. His full name at birth was Wilhelm von Gloeden. He was best known as a photographer. Gloeden's country of citizenship (nationality) was German. He died on Monday, 16 February 1931 in Taormina, Sicily, Italy at the age of 74. His zodiac star sign was Virgo.

You can find people similar to Wilhelm von Gloeden by visiting our lists Photographers from Sicily and Photographers from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Full name at birth	Wilhelm von Gloeden	edit
Claim to fame	claim to fame
Date of birth	18 September 1856	edit
Place of birth	Volkshagen Palace near Wismar	edit
Date of death	16 February 1931	edit
Age	74 (age at death)
Place of death	Taormina, Sicily, Italy	edit
Cause of death	Natural Causes	edit
Occupation	occupation
Occupation category	Photographer	edit
Nationality	German	edit

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Gender	Male	edit
Ethnicity	White	edit
Sexuality	Gay	edit
Religion	religion
Zodiac sign	Virgo
Distinctive feature	distinctive feature
Pets	pets

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