About “Tony Ward bent over”
“Tony Ward Bent Over” by Greg Gorman is a deeply evocative photograph capturing one of the most iconic male muses of the late 20th century. This sepia-toned silver gelatin print, signed and numbered 7/25, measures 47.50 x 38.00 cm (photo) and is presented on a sheet measuring 50.80 x 40.60 cm, with the framed work reaching 69.70 x 60.00 cm.
Gorman photographs Tony Ward—model, muse, and underground icon—in a vulnerable, contorted posture. The body curves inward in a shape reminiscent of classical sculpture, yet the tone is entirely modern. The sepia effect softens the image, giving it both warmth and timeless sensuality. Light and shadow emphasize the musculature without objectifying the subject.
The Greg Gorman Tony Ward image featured in The Male Nude (Taschen, 2018) and Apollo: Masterpieces of Erotic Photography (LIBSA, 2001). These publications reinforce the image’s place in the canon of contemporary male nude photography. It was also shown in solo exhibitions like Greg Gorman: Beyond the Portrait (Milan, 2018) and A Distinct Vision, 1970–2010 (Graz, Austria).
This work reflects Gorman’s signature approach—balancing precision, beauty, and emotional tension. Rather than mere portraiture, he reveals physical form as a medium for introspection and desire.
For more about Gorman’s influence, explore your internal post on Contemporary Male Nudes in Photography, or visit 29 Arts in Progress Gallery, which continues to showcase his work internationally.
Greg Gorman
Greg Gorman (b. 1949) is one of the most influential photographers in American portraiture and erotic art. Known for his cinematic lighting and bold compositions, he has worked with celebrities, models, and cultural icons. Yet his most enduring contributions lie in his nude studies—especially his ongoing exploration of male identity and beauty.
The Greg Gorman Tony Ward image represents this vision at its peak. Gorman combines formal rigor with emotional sensitivity. His lens neither idealizes nor exposes—it dignifies. Tony Ward, as a subject, became central to this narrative—one where the body becomes both structure and story.
