Artist Index: Galdi, Vincenzo

Portrait of a youth in Roman tunic. Circa 1900. Albumen print. 22,3 x 16,5 cm. Photographer's stamp, address "Via Campania lett: B Roma" and number "1156" in blue crayon on the verso.

Vincenzo Galdi was an Italian photographer and protégé of Wilhelm von Plüschow, celebrated for his contributions to nude photography. Originally a model in many of his mentor’s photographs, Galdi quickly gained a reputation as one of the most prolific and bold nude photographers in Naples and later in Rome during the late 19th century. – Some light handling marks, pressure marks in corners from album slits, some fading in edges, otherwise in very good condition.

Female nude. Circa 1900. Albumen print. 22,5 x 16,5 cm. Photographer's 55, Via Sardegna 55 Roma stamp and number 2352 in pencil on the verso.

A few light foxing spots in right portion, some light handling marks, light crease in lower left corner, otherwise in very good condition.

Female nude. Circa 1900. Albumen print. 21,2 x 16,8 cm. Number 2372 in pencil on the verso.

Crease in lower/upper left corners, some light handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.