Peter Hujar: May Contain Male Nudes

He’s best known for his portraits of artists like actor Divine and painter Paul Thek – nude and riding a zebra – but the American great also shot gritty street scenes, dramatic seascapes and animal portraits. Here are some of his most beautiful works...

Photogallery on Guardian online.

Peter Hujar: 21 Pictures is at Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco, from January 7th.