Collectibles
Photograph by Mel Roberts
- Item Number
- 293
- Estimated Value
- 100 USD
- Sold
- 10 USD to mmabe4fcc
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
This 8x10 glossy photo, embossed with Mel Roberts copyright, exhibits what photographer and activist Mel Roberts used to describe the spirit of 1960s and 1970s California. A pioneer of his time, this photo represents the work of a trailblazer.
Mel Roberts (American, b. 1923) is a photographer and activist who captured the spirit of the California Dream that lured thousands of gay men to the Golden State in search of freedom and opportunity after World War II. Unlike other physique photographers, Roberts’ subjects were not the perfectly proportioned bodybuilders, hustlers or professional models common in the magazines of the time. His models were natural, “everyday” young men who Roberts, first and foremost, had to know personally before photographing. Roberts' work is also distinguished by his interest in fashion styles and trends in pop culture. His models often wear cut-off jeans, flower-power bell-bottoms and love beads. They pose by the backyard pool on op-art towels and recline in bed on zebra-print sheets.
More of Mel's story can be found here
Item Special Note
Shipping charges will be added if this item is mailed to the winning bidder.
Photo is unframed.
Stamped information on the back of the photo:
Top line- [1] B:60137 S: 74046613 E: 2829591 PTL
Bottom line- 312955650 rich indio 1963
Donated By:
Anita Chun
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