Bob Mizer

Jack Levan (With Hands Clasped), Los Angeles, c. 1948

9.5 × 7.5 ″ Framed: 14.75 × 12.625 × 1.25 ″ vintage large-format black and white negative selenium-toned gelatin silver print USD 1500

Jack Levan's chiseled physique and rugged good looks made him a popular subject for Mizer's work, which often explored themes of masculinity, eroticism, and the male form. Mizer's photographs of Levan, including the iconic "Jack Levan [with hands clasped], Los Angeles" portrait, remain timeless classics in the world of male physique photography, celebrated for their artistry and historical significance in shaping contemporary attitudes towards male beauty and sexuality.