Jean Merlier by Arax
Jean Merlier poses for Studio Arax in Paris in 1946.
Category: 1940s
40s male physique and posing strap images
Robert Duranton
Bodybuilder Robert Duranton took Mr. France every year from 1946 through 1951 before moving to the USA to become a professional wrestler. Photos by Arax and others.
Leonard Chambers
Unfortunate victim of the seamy underbelly of the physique photography world Leonard Chambers didn’t set out to become a martyr for the legalization of homosexuality, but he became one.
Earl Forbes
A salute to 1930s-40s physique photographer Earl Forbes and the many uncredited models he shot.
Lawerence Langnecker by Al Urban
Lawerence Langnecker poses for Al Urban in the late 30s-early 40s.
Jules Bacon Nude
Early 40s bodybuilder Jules Bacon poses nude for Al Urban between 1941 and 1944.
Andrew Kozak by AMG 2
Andrew Kozak poses for Bob Mizer of Athletic Model Guild in the late 40s. Notably features two shots with his brother Steven and one with him painting Dick DuBois
Werner Bandi
When switzerland legalized homosexuality in 1942, photographer Werner Bandi started publishing art nudes of his 18 year old boyfriend Bob Steffan and others.