Victorian nude photography was a contentious subject, sparking intense debates about the intersection of art and public morals. During the 19th century, the exposure of the human body through images of the nude was a controversial issue. Not only were Victorian nudes depicted in painting and sculpture, but also in popular illustrations, early photography, and even film. However, strict societal norms and censorship laws posed significant challenges for photographers. The portrayal of nudity in the Victorian era was deemed inappropriate and often prohibited. Artists and photographers had to navigate these constraints, resulting in idealized or stylized representations of the human form. One notable incident occurred in late 19th-century New York when an eminent art dealer was arrested for selling photographic reproductions of French artists’ female nudes. The arrest cast doubt on the moral purity of the upper class itself, challenging prevailing notions of what constituted art versus obscenity.