Friday, May 30, 2008

Male Nude: Rock Granger by Walter Kundzicz of Champion Studios. No. 2 of 4


Rock Granger by Walter Kundzicz, Number 2 of 4

Vintage Photograph
Early 1960s (Printed Ca. 1980)
3-1/2" x 5"

This color photograph by Walter KUNDZICZ of CHAMPION Studio features handsome model Rock GRANGER. Shot in the early 1960s, this is a later print, produced by Kundzicz and Champion Studio in the 1970s or early '80s.

Kundzicz's work represents an interesting time period in "beefcake" photography. As the 1950s gave way to the 1960s, muscle-headed beefcake gave way to free spirited, playboy jocks and roadsters. Photographers like Kundzicz, Renslow, Bellas and Milo pushed not only the esthetic boundaries that had confined the previous decade, they pushed the legal boundaries with more revealing posing straps and sexier props. But it is Kundzicz's color images that, perhaps, best capture this time period on the cusp of the sexual revolution, posing sunny, youthful models in everyday settings like the garage, the bedroom, the rumpus room, and the shower. Historically he has his place among the best photographers of his time, and deserves to be recognized for his innovative vision.

Printed on matte stock. Quality of the photograph is excellent condition with only minor handling wear.

No comments: