Tom of Finland, Attributed/Manner of: Erotic Male Group Study

Tom of Finland (Finnish, 1920–1991)

Attributed / Manner of.

Graphite on paper depicting an explicit erotic scene involving three muscular male figures rendered with highly finished anatomical modeling and smooth tonal shading. The composition emphasizes exaggerated masculine physiques, leather accessories, uniforms, and a direct erotic charge closely associated with Tom of Finland’s distinctive visual language.

Signed “Tom†lower right.

Tom of Finland, born Touko Laaksonen, was a Finnish artist whose drawings became internationally recognized for their stylized depictions of hypermasculine men, leather culture, uniforms, bikers, sailors, and erotic fantasy. His precise graphite technique, idealized anatomy, and polished tonal rendering made his work highly influential within 20th-century LGBTQ+ visual culture and contemporary figurative art.

DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 10 3/8 x 7 1/8 in.

PROVENANCE
Private collection.

Condition

Good condition consistent with age, with light foxing, minor toning, and small scattered marks to the paper.