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George Platt Lynes (1907-1955), United States Male couple, 1952 Modern print from original negative This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission.

George Platt Lynes (1907-1955), United States Male couple, 1952 Modern print from original negative This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission.

Although George Platt Lynes was a pioneer in the art of male nude photography, he made his living as a portrait and fashion photographer in New York. At a time when erotic nudes were taboo and sometimes illegal (Lynes was wary of sending his work through the mail due to obscenity laws), Lynes called upon his friends, lovers, and studio assistants to pose as models. He could not exhibit male nude images and only a few of those photographs were published during his lifetime. In the early 1950s, Alfred Kinsey acquired hundreds of Lynes' prints for his research collection.

One—The Homosexual Magazine (Los Angeles) Vol. IV, no. 6, August-September 1956 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. George Platt Lynes (1907-1955), United States Male couple, 1952 Modern print from original negative This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. George Platt Lynes (1907-1955), United States Paul Cadmus and Jared French, 1938 Modern print from original negative This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. René Bolliger (1911-1971), Switzerland Three Boys, undated Graphite 2002.16.28 Donated in 2002 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Michael Miksche (d.1964) with William Dellenback (1917-2000), United States Mike Miksche creating a light painting, early 1950s Gelatin silver print This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Jean Genet (1910-1986), France Butterfly, 1940s Ink 397R G3284.2 Donated in 1955 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), France Man reclining on a bed, undated Graphite on paper 2002.16.448 Donated in 2002 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), France Man holding his penis, undated Graphite 2002.16.449 Donated in 2002 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. George Platt Lynes (1907-1955), United States Jean Cocteau, 1936 Gelatin silver print KI-GPL: 315 Donated in 1954 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. George Platt Lynes (1907-1955), United States Gertrude Stein, 1931 Gelatin silver print KI-GPL: 347 Donated in 1954 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Anonymous artist Mona’s—Where Girls Will be Boys, 1947 Printed cocktail napkin Donated in 1947 This material is copywrited and may not be reproduced without permission. Ann Bannon Women in the Shadows, 1959 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Anonymous photographer Two women on a bed, 1960s Gelatin silver print KI-DC: 41487 Donated in 1967 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Anonymous photographer Two women on a bed, 1960s Gelatin silver print KI-DC: 41488 Donated in 1967 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Suzanne Ballivet (1904-1985), French Illustration for Les Chansons de Bilitis, 1943 Lithograph 2002.16.6 Donated in 2002 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Marcel Vertes (1895-1961), Hungary Two men dancing, mid-20th century Color lithograph 470R V5673.1 Donation date unknown This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Maurice Seymour (1904-1993), Russia Tony Midnite, 1950s Gelatin silver print KI-AA: 202 Donation date unknown This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Anonymous photographer Men dressed for a party, c.1955 Gelatin silver print KI-DC: 41620 Donated in 1959 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Edward Melcarth (1914-1973), United States Head, undated Ink 630R M5181.28 Donation date unknown This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Kirk Three men on a beach, 1960s Graphite 630R K590.1 Donated in 1967 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. William Thomas (20th century), United States Altered photograph from the NY Times, c.1947 Newsprint Donated in 1948 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Anonymous artist (20th century), United States YMCA Activity, 1950s Graphite 630R L4321.21 Donated in 1955 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. George Quaintance (1902-1957), United States After the Hunt, 1954 Gelatin silver print (reproduction of painting) Donation date unknown This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Al Urban (1917-1992), United States Male physique model posed as the Discobolus, 1940s Gelatin silver print KI-DC: 53136 Donated in 1949 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Lon of New York (Alonzo Hanagan, 1911-1999), United States Male physique model, undated Gelatin silver print KI-DC: 53900.22 Donation date unknown This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Tomorrow’s Man December 1954 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas, 1909-1974), United States Men wrestling outdoors, undated Gelatin silver print KI-DC: 52017 Donation date unknown This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Stephen (Dom Orejudos/Etienne, 1933-1991), United States have a cool yule, daddy-o…, c.1960 Printed greeting card Donated in 1960 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Stephen (Etienne/Dom Orejudos), United States Calendar for The Gold Coast bar, 1966 Ink, paper Donated in 1965 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Bob Mizer (1922-1992), United States Male physique model posed with sword and column, c.1954 Gelatin silver print KI-DC: 52508 Donated in 1954 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Physique Pictorial This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Tom of Finland (Touko Laaksonen, 1920-1991), Finland Illustration #5 from the Pole & Cycle series, 1963 Gelatin silver print (reproduction of original drawing) 2002.29.32 Donated in 2002 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Graewolf (Felix Lance Falkon, 20th century), United States Batman, Robin and Cat Woman, c.1962 Graphite, colored pencil 630R S4357.1 Donated in 1977 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Mars May 1964 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Anonymous artist (20th century), United States Men kissing, 1951 Graphite 630R L4321.11 Donated in 1951 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Town Talk (San Francisco and Los Angeles) September 1965 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Black and Blue (New York) Vol. 1, no. 5, September 1967 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. The Homosexual Citizen (Washington, D.C. and Miami, Florida) Vol.1, no. 1, January 1966 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Town Talk October 1964 Newsletter published in San Francisco and Los Angeles This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Phil Andros (Samuel M. Steward,1909-1993), United States $tud, 1966 Washington, D.C., Guild Press KI-LIB: 823.8 S849 s9 1966 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Thor (Samuel M. Steward, 1909-1993), United States Three Wheelers, c.1954 Ink 630R T4870.7 Donated in 1977 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Unknown artist, United States Pitcher in the shape of a male torso, c.1950 Ceramic This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. Anonymous photographer Man in Santa Claus costume with three nude men, early 1960s Gelatin silver print KI-DC: 44988 Donated in 1963 This material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission.