Rafaello Luigi, Venice, Italy

Shot 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 interest in exploring the beauty and diversity of the human form.