Bob Mizer Photography
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
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...
Category
1940s Contemporary Bob Mizer Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Bob Mizer Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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...
Category
1960s Contemporary Bob Mizer Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Bob Mizer Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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