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Bob Mizer Art

American, 1922-1992

Bob Mizer was a controversial American photographer and filmmaker. The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture. Mizer was known for establishing the Athletic Model Guild—the oldest male model photography studio in the United States—and founding the beefcake magazine Physique Pictorial, which featured the work of Tom of Finland and George Quaintance, among others. Due to the homoerotic and boundary-pushing nature of Mizer’s work, he had some run-ins with the law, eventually being convicted of the unlawful distribution of obscene material through the U.S. Mail. He served nine months in prison. Mizer was incredibly prolific with a portfolio estimated at one million images and thousands of films that include important cultural figures like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Andy Warhol’s muse Joe Dallesandro and artist Jack Pierson. As well as Hollywood actors, bodybuilders, porn stars and hustlers. Influencing artists like David Hockney, Robert Mapplethorpe, Francis Bacon and many others.

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Artist: Bob Mizer
Untitled (Two Nudes from Rear), black and white queer mens physique photograph

Untitled (Two Nudes from Rear), black and white queer mens physique photograph

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

This black and white photograph by Bob Mizer depicting the nude male form. Untitled (Two Nudes from Rear) Vintage silver print 4.5 x 3.5 inches (11.4 x 8.9 cm), image 5 x 4 inches...

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20th Century Contemporary Bob Mizer Art

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Two Wrestlers), black and white 1960s male physique photography, queer
Untitled (Two Wrestlers), black and white 1960s male physique photography, queer

Untitled (Two Wrestlers), black and white 1960s male physique photography, queer

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

This black and white photograph by Bob Mizer is offered by CLAMP in New York City. 1964 Dated and numbered, verso Vintage silver print 4.5 x 3.5 inches (11.4 x 8.9 cm), image 5 x...

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1960s Contemporary Bob Mizer Art

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Silver Gelatin

Forrester Millard, Age 21, Nude Male Physique Photograph by Bob Mizer
Forrester Millard, Age 21, Nude Male Physique Photograph by Bob Mizer

Forrester Millard, Age 21, Nude Male Physique Photograph by Bob Mizer

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

This is a black and white photograph by Bob Mizer depicting a young and handsome nude Forrester Millard at age 21. Forrester Millard, Age 21 1947 Vintage silver print 9.5 x 7.5 in...

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1940s Contemporary Bob Mizer Art

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Two Men with Boxing Gloves and Rifle), Bob Mizer Men's Physique Photo

Untitled (Two Men with Boxing Gloves and Rifle), Bob Mizer Men's Physique Photo

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

This black and white photograph by Bob Mizer depicting to handsome male models is titled "Untitled (Two Men with Boxing Gloves and Rifle)" Untitled (Two Men with Boxing Gloves and ...

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Bob Mizer Art

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Silver Gelatin

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Untitled

Bob MizerUntitled, c. 1948

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H 4.875 in W 4 in

Untitled

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

Vintage silver print Stamped and inscribed, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Bob Mizer (1922-1992) was a controversial American photographer and filmmaker. The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture, known for establishing the Athletic Model Guild—the oldest male model photography studio in the United States—and founding the beefcake magazine Physique Pictorial, which featured work of Tom of Finland and George Quaintance, among others. Due to the homoerotic and boundary-pushing nature of Mizer’s work, he had some run-ins with the law, eventually being convicted of the unlawful distribution of obscene material through the U.S. Mail, for which he served nine months in prison. Mizer was incredibly prolific with a portfolio estimated at one million images and thousands of films that include important cultural figures like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Andy Warhol’s muse Joe Dallesandro, and artist Jack Pierson, as well as Hollywood actors, body builders, porn stars, and hustlers, influencing artists like David Hockney...

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Black and White

Rem Brandt

Rem Brandt

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

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John Miller

Bob MizerJohn Miller, 1945

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1940s Other Art Style Bob Mizer Art

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Black and White

Forrester Millard, Age 17, 5'7", 135 lbs
Forrester Millard, Age 17, 5'7", 135 lbs

Forrester Millard, Age 17, 5'7", 135 lbs

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Located in New York, NY

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Bob MizerUnknown Model

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By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

Chromogenic print 3 x 5 inches, sheet This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Bob Mizer (1922-1992) was a controversial American photographer and filmmaker. The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture...

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C Print

Leonard Chambers

Leonard Chambers

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print Studio stamp in blue ink, verso Also inscribed with title, date, and numbered in pencil, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Bob Mizer (1922-1992) was a controversial American photographer and filmmaker. The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture, known for establishing the Athletic Model Guild—the oldest male model photography...

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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Bob Mizer Art

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Silver Gelatin

Leonard Chambers

Leonard Chambers

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print Studio stamp in blue ink, verso Also inscribed with title, date, and numbered in pencil, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Bob Mizer (1922-1992) was a controversial American photographer and filmmaker. The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture, known for establishing the Athletic Model Guild—the oldest male model photography...

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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Bob Mizer Art

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Silver Gelatin

Calvin Zwingley and David Kenney

Calvin Zwingley and David Kenney

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

Vintage silver print This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Bob Mizer (1922-1992) was a controversial American photographer and filmmaker. The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture...

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1970s Other Art Style Bob Mizer Art

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