The Wounded Philoctetes, Nikolaj Abraham Abildgaard, 1775

This is a reproduction of "The Wounded Philoctetes" of 1775 by Nikolaj Abraham Abildgaard.  This Danish artist produced this Neo-classic masterpiece at the age of thirty-two.  He was trained at the Royal Academy of Art in his native Copenhagen and for the five years ending in 1777 was in Rome where this was painted.  He became the foremost Danish artist of the Neoclassical Academic style and became director of the academy in 1789.  He died on June 4, 1809.  This masterpiece is in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.

Philoctetes was a Thessalian prince of the Trojan War who was wounded in the foot by the bite of a snake on Lemnos on the way to Troy.  He carried the bow and arrows of Herakles and was stranded on the island because he was thought to be cursed.  Hearing later that the bow and arrows of Herakles were required to lay waste to Troy, Odysseus led the mission that rescued Philoctetes who rejoined the hosts of the Achaeans.  This painting portrays the agonies of Philoctetes.

Click here for more information

Abandon, Caperton, 2011

This is a reproduction of "Abandon" of 2011. This is a depiction of complete and total abandon that anyone can have on any afternoon but just getting natural and letting go of all the cares of mundane life.  All of us can stretch out and let the Universe into our souls.  But the reverie does not appear to last forever.

Click here for more information

Diogenes, Jules Bastien-Lepage, 1873

This is a reproduction of "Diogenes" of 1873 by Jules Bastien-Lepage. This French artist was admitted to the Ecole des Beaux-arts in 1867 when he was nineteen.  He fought in the Franco-Prussian War and in the year of this painting he became prominent receiving a commission to paint the Prince of Wales.  He toured Italy and enjoyed great acclaim in western Europe.  But his health failed and he died in Paris in 1884 at the age of thirty-six.  This Diogenes captures the eccentricity of the naked philosopher.  When Alexander met the philosopher who said, "if I were not Alexander, I shouild like to be Diogenes".  The original masterpiece is in the Musee Marmottan Monet in Paris.

Click here for more information

Hostility, Fear or Anger, Caperton, 2011

This is a reproduction of "Hostility, Fear or Anger" of 2011 by Troy Caperton. This captures a scene from the artist's life in which an assignation has been arranged.  Upon opening the door a rather shocking, but unforgettable scene jumps out at me.  Is it hostility, fear or anger?

Click here for more information

Nude on 1960 Stool, Caperton, 2011

This is a reproduction of "Nude on 1960 Stool" of 2011 by Troy Caperton. This is an effort to capture the look of pre-Stonewall images of male nudes.  This work would most probably be considered pornographic in that male pubic hair is visible.  Significant progress has been made, yet full liberation is not yet here.

Click here for more information

Alone by Water, Caperton, 2009

A reproduction of "Alone by Water" of 2009. This is an attempt to capture the power of the male form at rest in solitude in nature.

Click here for more information

Young Man on the Shore of Desolation, Caperton, 2010

This is a reproduction of “Young Man on the Shore of Desolation" of 2011.  This  is an obviously derivative work inspired by Hipolyte Flandrin's "Young Man by the Sea".  There is a universality of the image of a nude man looking out over the sea, that eternal analogy for the network of future events that appear to create the horizon of forever.

Click here for more information

Shy Fella, Caperton, 2010

This is a reproduction of “Shy Fella" of 2010.  This  is an image of the traditional pose by men who have been taught to be shy about some of the most sensitive parts of their bodies.  It is remarkable how tenacious out-dated Victorian mores can be.

Click here for more information

Treasure in the Grainfield, Caperton, 2011

This is a reproduction of “Treasure in the Grainfield" of 2011.  The artist relates, "I was walking through the field of grain adjoining my property when I suddenly came across the hired hand from the next farm."

Click here for more information

Determined Together, Caperton, 2011

This is a reproduction of “Determined Together" of 2011. This is depiction of classically proportioned young men holding each other in a relaxed way while defiantly and determinedly facing the challenges of the future, whatever the future may hold.

Click here for more information

Lovely Smile, Caperton, 2006

This is a reproduction of “Lovely Smile" of 2008. This is depiction of a classically shaped young man with a smile that could charm the iciest heart.

Click here for more information

In the Fern, Caperton, 2008

This is a reproduction of “In the Fern" of 2008. This is an image of a lovely young man in the fern of the field contemplating, perhaps, his place in the world; slumped a little in anticipation of the burdens of life; or is he trying to look under something.

Click here for more information

Readcr, Caperton, 2006

This is a reproduction of “Reader” of 2006.  This is a capture of a glimpse of an intimate moment between a man and his book, at ease and away from any disturbance or distraction.

Click here for more information

In the Garden, Caperton, 2008

This is a reproduction of “In the Garden” of 2008.  This is a capture of a quiet moment in the garden, alone with nature in a natural state.  Yet our innocent appears to be just noticing something or someone beyond the flower.

Click here for more information

Leaning, Caperton, 2006

This is a reproduction of “Leaning” of 2007.  This is a perhaps haunting image of a young man leaning, perhaps in exasperated impatience at having gratification delayed, or a skeptical reception of what may be a lie.

Click here for more information

Sly Smirk, Caperton, 2006

This is a reproduction of “Sly Smirk” of 2006. This is an image of a young man in a classic pose with the difference of “sly smirk” replacing the traditional pensive bow of the head. The over-all effect is one of a playful semi-imitation of the classic pose best captured by Flandrin.

Click here for more information

For sale on eBay

Evening on Stairs, Caperton, 2006

This is a reproduction of “Evening on Stairs” of 2006. This is an effort to capture the beauty of the young mature man pondering his day and the possibilities of the evening before him. The subject combines a lassitude of the body with an alert mental pondering. This work uses dark tones and earthy colors to convey the emotion of the piece. The original is in the possession of the artist.

Click here for more information

For sale on eBay

Languid, Caperton, 2008

This is a reproduction of " “Languid” of 2008. The image attempts to capture the fluid and sensuous lines which the male form is capable of displaying. So often the male figure is depicted in a blocky form which is rarely displayed in nature. There is a wealth of diversity in the forms of Man.

Click here for more information

Despair, Caperton, 2009

This is a Reproduction of "Despair" of 2009.  It is an attempt to capture the moment when life no longer seems to be worth living.  If we can hang on through this moment, then new possibilities can explode upon our personal horizons.

Click here for more information

Sleeping Beauty, Caperton, 2009

A reproduction of "Sleeping Beauty" of 2009. A peaceful image of a partially draped beautiful sleeping young man.

Click here for more information

For sale on eBay

What Have I Done? Caperton, 2007

A reproduction of "Whaqt Have I Done" of 2007.  This is an image which attempts to capture the confused reaction of a man to an unexpected, unsuspected act.  The world has changed for him, what was is no more; what is cannot be changed.

Click here for more information

Young Spartan, Caperton, 2009

A reproduction of "Young Spartan" of 2009, an image of how a young warrior of Lakedaemonia might have appeared preparing for a training session.  Young Spartans spent much of their lives in the field in grueling training in the agoge, the training discipline of ancient Sparta.

Click here for more information

Pan in the Field, Caperton, 2009

A reproduction of “Pan in the Field” of 2009. This is a modern black and white photograph which captures the mystery of the cult of Pan, the ancient Greek primitive god of the wilds who was known for his seductive playing of the aulos, the ancient Greek flute.

Click here for more information

Young Man on the Floor, Caperton, 2009

A reproduction of "Young Man on the Floor" of 2009.  This is a study of shadow along the lower curvatures of the form of the male body reclining in a languid pose.

Click here for more information

High Stepper, Caperton, 2009

A reproduction of "High Stepper" of 2009. This is a playful image which seeks to capture the flexed musculature of a young man at the height of his physical development.

Click here for more information

For sale on eBay

Alone in the Lake, Caperton, 2010

A reproduction of "Alone in the Lake" of 2010. This is an attempt to capture a moment of cleansing in solitude and in a natural state.

Click here for more information

At Rest in Loves, Caperton, 2009

A reproduction of "At Rest in Love" of 2009, an image which seeks to capture to intimate, restful connection that two men can have.

For all the ages of man there have been men who, for whatever reason, have preferred the particular eroticism which is only available between men.  This is an effort to capture some of that glory.

Click here for more information

Best Friends, Caperton, 2009

A reproduction of "Best Friends" of 2009. This is an attempt to capture those special relationships between males in which all the joys and sorrows of life can be shared.

Click here for more information