An exemplary piece of von Gloeden’s work, with all the aspects for which he is renowned :

An exemplary piece of von Gloeden’s work, with all the aspects for which he is renowned : a fine model in the first flourishing of his manhood, the perfect bloom of youthful beauty still on his handsome face, the classical feel lent by carefully chosen timeless settings. And then there is the detail to fill the frame with added attraction; once we have our fill of admiring the sitter, we can take in the finishing touches which add much to the scene, a vase, a jar, perhaps sculptural stonework, and so often flowers, some significant in their meanings. He was both the first to present this style of photography to the world, and widely regarded as the best.