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What was Robert Mapplethorpe known for?
Robert Mapplethorpe was known for his dramatic black and white photography. The American photographer's nude portraits, self-portraits and scenes from New York City's S&M clubs are particularly famous. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Robert Mapplethorpe photographic art.
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Orchid
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Mapplethorpe's (1946-1989) place in the canon was earned from his incredible output of images that ranged from beautiful to brutal. Mapplethorpe boldly showcased the beauty ...
Category

1980s Post-Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Paper, Silver Gelatin

Orchid
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Robert Mapplethorpe Calla Lilly collector s plate
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in New York, NY
Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946-1989) Calla Lilly, plate produced by Swid Powell in 1989, original image captured 1984 Porcelain with overglaze transfer-printed decoration 12 in....
Category

1980s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Porcelain

William S. Burroughs (~40% OFF - LIMITED TIME ONLY)
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Kansas City, MO
Robert Mapplethorpe William S. Burroughs Photograph insert from Radar No. 1 (1982) Year: 1982 Size: 9.8 × 7.8 inches Stamped verso, unsigned Accompanied by Radar, Basel, Edition C.L...
Category

1980s American Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Untitled
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Mapplethorpe's (1946-1989) place in the canon was earned from his incredible output of images that ranged from beautiful to brutal. Though known for his unrivalled output in...
Category

1960s Post-Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Found Objects, Pencil, Color Pencil

Derrick Cross By Robert Mapplethorpe
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Derrick Cross By Robert Mapplethorpe 1982 Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 20.5 x 36 inches ( 52 x 91 cm ) Image Size: 12.75 x 34 inches ( 32 x 86 cm ) Edition Size: Unknown
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

SILVER DOLLAR (COLOR)
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Aventura, FL
Dye-transfer print, flush-mounted. The photographer's copyright stamp, signed and dated in ink, and with title, date, and edition 'A. P. #D' in ink on the reverse. Frame size 30 x 33...
Category

1980s Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Dye Transfer

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