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The 1940s Vogue Photographer Who Turned His Lens to the Male Muses of Fire Island

Last updated: July 1, 2025 12:20 am
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George Platt Lynes was a renowned photographer whose work graced the pages of Vogue in the 1940s. Known for his polished and proper portraits of models, socialites, and actors, Lynes was a master at capturing the essence of high society fashion. However, beneath this glamorous facade, Lynes had a secret side to his artistry.

On Fire Island, away from the prying eyes of the fashion world, Lynes delved into a more risqué and daring aesthetic. His photographs of men in the nude or scantily clad were a stark contrast to his Vogue work. These images were not pornographic, but rather focused on the body as a form of art. James Crump, a film director and art historian, describes Lynes’ Fire Island work as relaxed, dynamic, and evocative.

While at Vogue, Lynes primarily photographed wealthy women, on Fire Island, he turned his lens towards ballet dancers, male models, and attractive men he encountered. Bruce Weber once remarked that Lynes had a unique talent for making men look like they belonged at an Ivy League university, even if they were just regular guys. The informal setting of Fire Island allowed Lynes to embrace a more playful and eroticized style of photography, utilizing natural light and a more spontaneous approach.

Lynes found a sense of artistic freedom on Fire Island, collaborating with fellow artists like Paul Cadmus and the Frenches in a collective known as PaJaMa. Together, they challenged societal norms by capturing the beauty of gay identity in a time when it was often hidden or suppressed. The portraits taken by PaJaMa, including some of Lynes himself, showcase a sense of camaraderie and creative exploration that was ahead of its time.

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In revisiting George Platt Lynes’ work on Fire Island, we are reminded of his ability to push boundaries and challenge conventions. While his Vogue photographs epitomize elegance and sophistication, his Fire Island images reveal a more intimate and experimental side to his artistry. Lynes’ legacy as a pioneer in both fashion and LGBTQ+ photography continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.

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