I hope a reader can help me identify this unknown model photographed by Lon.
As you might know, Mae West was the prior tenant of Lon's apartment in New York City. It was she who had installed the fantastic mural featured in many of Lon's photographs.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Saturday, January 11, 2014
George Hughes and Johnny Rotolante Photographed by the Western Photography Guild
Here's another great photograph in the series taken by the Western Photography Guild of George Hughes battling Johnny Rotolante.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Vic Seipke Photographed by Bob Delmonteque
Bob Delmonteque took this photograph of Vic Seipke on the cover of the February, 1958 issue of Mr. America magazine.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Monday, January 6, 2014
Sunday, January 5, 2014
William Ritter Photographed by the Ritter Brothers
Brothers Fred and William Ritter took this photograph of William Ritter.
When you jump to this post on the blog, you can read about the brothers' role in the 1930's in the creation of vintage beefcake.
When you jump to this post on the blog, you can read about the brothers' role in the 1930's in the creation of vintage beefcake.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Richard Dubois Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild
In the 1950's, the Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Richard Dubois posing by the pool of the mansion featured in the film, Sunset Boulevard.
Friday, January 3, 2014
Eugen Sandow Photographed by Swiss Studios
Swiss Studios of Melbourne, Australia, makes its premiere on this blog with this photograph of Eugen Sandow taken around the turn of the twentieth century.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Alan Green and Brother Photographed by the Western Photography Guild
The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Alan Green posing beside his brother, whose name I'm still seeking.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Seymour Koenig Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild
The Athletic Model Guild took these photographs of Seymour Koenig, who never fails to be an inspiration.
Bob Poling and Al Abajian Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles
Bruce of Los Angeles took these photographs of Bob Poling posing with Al Abajian.
Already on this blog is a slightly different version of the image of Abajian on one knee.
Already on this blog is a slightly different version of the image of Abajian on one knee.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
Sunday, December 29, 2013
John Vogel and John Weidemann Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles
Here's another photograph in the excellent series by Bruce of Los Angeles of John Vogel battling John Weidemann.
Joe Bongi Photographed by Lon
Lon took this photograph of Joe Bongi on the cover of the Volume 11 issue of the magazine Men and Art.
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