Peter Hujar: Nudes
Remarkable for their subtle sensuality, Hujar’s nude portraits capture his subjects fully present, and open to the camera’s gaze. The images explore the unapologetic physicality of the body, mutual desire, and uninhibited pleasure.

Peter Hujar, Gary Schneider in Contortion (II), 1979 / printed later
pigment print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter Hujar, Sarah Jenkins with Skippy (II), 1985
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter Hujar, Seated Nude, 1978
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter Hujar, Lynn Davis, Nude with Pillow, 1985
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter Hujar, Ethyl Nude (III), 1978
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter Hujar, David Wojnarowicz, 1981 / printed later
pigment print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter Hujar, Randy Gilberti, 1981
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter Hujar, Lynn Hodenfield Pregnant (I), 1978
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter Hujar, Carlos, 1976
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter Hujar, Self-Portrait in the Baths, 1975
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter HujarGary Schneider in Contortion (II)
1979 / printed later
pigment print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter HujarSarah Jenkins with Skippy (II)
1985
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter HujarSeated Nude
1978
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter HujarLynn Davis, Nude with Pillow
1985
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter HujarEthyl Nude (III)
1978
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter HujarDavid Wojnarowicz
1981 / printed later
pigment print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter HujarRandy Gilberti
1981
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter HujarLynn Hodenfield Pregnant (I)
1978
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter HujarCarlos
1976
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]

Peter HujarSelf-Portrait in the Baths
1975
gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches (sheet) [50.8 x 40.6 cm]