Wilhelm von Gloeden

German photographer (1856-1931)

† 1931 · Artists · Photographer in the permanent collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago; cross-wiki notability: 27 language Wikipedias

In the collections of

Metropolitan Museum of Art · Art Institute of Chicago

License & source

Public domain · Wikidata

Life

Wilhelm von Gloeden was born on September 16, 1856 in Völkshagen and died on February 16, 1931 in Taormina, aged 74. Recorded occupations: photographer. Country of citizenship: Germany. Fields of work: photography, portrait photography and nude. Notable works include “Pictures by Wilhelm von Gloeden taken in Villa Barbaja”.

At a glance

Born: September 16, 1856 · Völkshagen
Died: February 16, 1931 · Taormina
Age at death: 74
Citizenship: Germany
Occupations: photographer
Notable works: Pictures by Wilhelm von Gloeden taken in Villa Barbaja
Wikipedia editions: 27 languages
Signature licence: Public domain

About this signature

This image of Wilhelm von Gloeden's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Public-domain signature; photographer deceased since 1931 (>50 yr): no copyright or right-of-publicity exposure. Works held by 2 major museums.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q77033 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Wilhelm von Gloeden on Wikipedia.

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