Rafaello Luigi, Venice, Italy v59 thereby engendering portraits that are

thereby engendering portraits that are both arresting and timeless

The father of physique magazines was Bob Mizer (1922-1992)

" Physique Pictorial 61 (Summer 2022): 42–53

In this photograph

• Shoulder-to-shoulder tape

Rafaello Luigi, Venice, Italy v59 thereby engendering portraits that areShot in post war Italy, Rafaello Luigi posed for one roll of film during Mizer's visit to Europe in 1952. This photograph depicts Luigi, who lost a leg in the war, posing in a bright red strap on green grass. Although Mizer is well known for his images of the classic male physique, it it little known that he often featured models who challenged conventional beauty standards. The photograph of Luigi is an example of Mizer's artistic approach and his