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Black and White Photography For Sale
Figurative photograph nude fine art print, Contemporary black white - Cara
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Cara 2 ‘. Signed by Ian Sanderson lo...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Giclée, Pigment, Phot...

Paris, Decorative Art Exhibition 1925 The Ruhlmann Pavilion, B and W Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional original silver gelatin black-and-white photograph from Press Agency, Paris, 1925, capturing a striking view of the International Decorative Arts Exhibition in October...
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1920s Art Deco Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sophie - Limited edition contemporary print, Black white sensual photo, Nude
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Sophie - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 1995 - Edition of 10 This image was captured on film in 1995. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was ...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

France
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Edouard Boubat 1923-1999 France, 1959/Printed later Signed in ink on recto; signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso Gelatin Silver Print Mat 20 x 16 inches; Paper 16 x 12 inches;...
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Poppy No.3 - black and white floral photography, Limited edition 5 of 20.
Located in London, GB
'Poppy’ photographed in London, United Kingdom 2023. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. Giclée print on Hahnemühle phot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Black and White Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Giclée

Black rose - black and white floral photography, limited edition 2 of 20
Located in London, GB
'Black rose' 2023 It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. Giclée print on Hahnemühle photo rag Baryta 308 Gsm fine art pap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Giclée

Lerici 255 - Polaroid Coastal Landscape Photograph, Limited Edition of 20
Located in London, GB
Lerici '25 is an original black and white Polaroid photograph captured on SX-70 film along the Ligurian coastline of Italy. The image is part of a limited edition of 20, hand-signed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Polaroid

Melody Sample, Yucca Valley - 21st Century, Nude Photography
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Melody Sample' (Yucca Valley) - 2018 Edition of 10, 20x30cm, Archival Pigment Print on Velvet Watercolor Paper, 310gsm, Bright White, Acid Free, Sign...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Ségolène - Sexy nude woman undressing in bed, Contemporary with a Vintage style
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
This is an original signed figurative archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘Ségolène‘ who was cap...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw France 1973
Located in Toronto, ON
18" x 24" Unframed Limited Edition Photograph of 200 MAGNUM Photography
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, C Print, Digital

David Bowie The Archer - New special XL edition - 70x40"
Located in Austin, TX
Special XL limited edition series - paper size 70" wide x 40" high This iconic image of David Bowie as The Thin White Duke was taken by renowned Rock photographer, John Rowlands, o...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Face Off" "30x40" - Black White Photography, Lion Photograph African Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of an African Lion by Shane Russeck. 30x40 Edition of 12. Signed and numbered by Shane. Printed on archival paper and using archi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

60x40 "From the Fog" Black White Photograph Wild Horses Mustangs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of a Wild Horses. 60x40 Printed on archival paper using archival inks. Edition of 10 Signed and numbers by Shane Framing Options Available Shane...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Man Ray, Rayograph, from Electa Editrice, 1980 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite heliogravure after Man Ray (1890–1976), titled Rayograph, originates from the 1980 folio Man Ray, Electa Editrice Portfolios. Published by Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Milano, and printed by Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Milano, 1980. This image exemplifies Man Ray’s pioneering “rayograph” technique—a cameraless photographic process in which objects were placed directly onto photosensitive paper and exposed to light, creating luminous abstract compositions that fused chance, intuition, and surrealist invention. Through this groundbreaking process, Man Ray transformed photography into pure visual poetry, redefining its potential as a form of modern art. Executed as a heliogravure on velin paper, this work measures 15.75 x 11.75 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Milano. Artwork Details: Artist: After Man Ray (1890–1976) Title: Rayograph Medium: Heliogravure on velin paper Dimensions: 15.75 x 11.75 inches (40.01 x 29.84 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1980 Publisher: Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Milano Printer: Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Milano Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Man Ray, Electa Editrice Portfolios, published and printed by Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Milano, 1980 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from Italian), Limited edition of M examples, drawn in heliogravure on special paper, designed specifically for the Portfolios Electa. Gruppo Editoriale Electra/Milan. Printed in Italy. About the Publication: The Man Ray, Electa Editrice Portfolio (1980) was published by Gruppo Editoriale Electra in Milan as part of the distinguished Electa Portfolios series, which celebrated the masters of 20th-century photography through the artisanal process of heliogravure printing. This edition was dedicated to Man Ray’s seminal body of photographic work from 1920 to 1934—an era in which he redefined modern image-making through technical invention, surrealist experimentation, and intellectual daring. Produced in collaboration with leading photographic historians and Italian master printers, the portfolio was printed on specially manufactured velin paper designed exclusively for the Electa Portfolios, ensuring tonal precision and textural depth true to the artist’s originals. The publication represents one of the most refined posthumous tributes to Man Ray’s legacy, combining Italian craftsmanship with avant-garde vision to preserve the luminous complexity of his photographs. Created with the same devotion to innovation and elegance that characterized Man Ray’s own practice, this edition remains an important intersection of fine art publishing and modernist history. About the Artist: Man Ray (1890–1976) was an American-born painter, sculptor, photographer, filmmaker, and conceptual visionary whose radical imagination and technical innovation transformed modern art and established him as one of the leading figures of the 20th century. Born Emmanuel Radnitzky in Philadelphia, he became a central force in both the Dada and Surrealist movements, defying artistic boundaries and redefining the relationship between art, technology, and the unconscious. After early involvement in New York’s avant-garde with Francis Picabia and Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray moved to Paris in 1921, where he joined a revolutionary circle of artists including Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, and Marcel Duchamp. There, he pioneered the “rayograph,” or photogram—a cameraless photographic technique that used light and shadow to create ethereal abstract compositions—and produced some of the most iconic images in art history, including Le Violon d’Ingres (1924) and Noire et Blanche (1926). His photography, distinguished by its fusion of elegance, surrealism, and psychological depth, captured the essence of modernist Paris and immortalized creative icons such as Kiki de Montparnasse, Gertrude Stein, and James Joyce. At the same time, Man Ray’s experimental films, including Le Retour a la Raison (1923) and L’Etoile de mer (1928), and his sculptural works like The Gift (1921) and Object to Be Destroyed (1923), expanded the possibilities of art itself, transforming ordinary objects into symbols of mystery and desire. His conceptual approach—viewing art as an idea rather than an object—anticipated later movements such as Pop Art, Minimalism, and Conceptual Art, profoundly influencing artists like Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, and Joseph Beuys, as well as photographers Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, Cindy Sherman, and Richard Avedon. Even in exile during World War II, while working in Los Angeles, he continued to innovate, blending Surrealist fantasy with the luminosity of the California landscape before returning to Paris, where he spent his final decades refining his poetic, intellectual, and sensuous vision. Exhibited in major institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Tate Modern, and the Centre Pompidou, Man Ray’s work remains foundational to modern art history—bridging painting, photography, film, and sculpture in a body of work that continues to shape the language of visual culture. Standing alongside Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, and Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray endures as one of the most original and influential artists of the modern era. His highest auction record was achieved by Noire et Blanche (1926), which sold for 3.13 million USD at Christie’s, Paris, on November 9, 2017, confirming his status as a timeless innovator whose genius continues to inspire artists, collectors, and dreamers worldwide. Man Ray Rayograph...
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1980s Surrealist Black and White Photography

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Lithograph

Icarus, Nude, Fine Art Photography
Located in München, BY
Image size 55 x 70 cm Limited Edition of 12 Platinum Print Framed with Wengé and Passepartout Framed Size 92 x 112 cm signed on extra certificate Evocative, sensual and voluptuous, ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Platinum

Guardian of Eden, Kenya, Elephant, Painting, Photography, Mixed Media
Located in München, BY
Unique Piece / One of a Kind An elephant is grapping dust with his trunk. Museum Archival Print on Hahnemühle Laid paper. Joachim is one of the multifaceted artists among Fine Art ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Pigment

Male Nude Model
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a unique photographic work taken by Andy Warhol of an unknown man. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visu...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sundays (Heavenly Falls) - Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid, Nude
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Sundays (Heavenly Falls) - 2016 40x50cm, Edition 1/10, Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid Certificate and signature label. Artist inventory number: 19717. Not mounted. Stef...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

New York City, 1974 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
New York City, 1974 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Availabl...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New York at Night
Located in New York, NY
13.5 x 10.5 inch gelatin silver print, printed circa 1980 Framed to 26.5 x 22.5 inches Signed on verso Berenice Abbott's "New York at Night" is one ...
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1980s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Buckingham Palace (1949) Limited Estate Stamped
Located in London, GB
Buckingham Palace (1949) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) Crowds watching a military parade outside Buckingham Palace, London, circ...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Zip - Signed limited edition contemporary print, Black white, Sexy Contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Zip - Signed limited edition archival pigment print , Edition of 10 This image was captured on film in 1982. From the same photoshoot, the so-called 'Stretch' print by Ian Sander...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pi...

Harlem Beauty Contest, African American Fashion, Black and White Photograph
Located in New york, NY
Beauty Contest, Harlem, 1963 by Leonard Freed is a 16" x 20" gelatin silver print, signed verso (on back) by the Freed estate. The image appears in Amer...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

The Eurythmics 1989 - Dave Hogan Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
The Eurythmics 1989 - Dave Hogan Signed Limited Edition Musicians Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, the band Eurythmics performing on stage at Wembley Stadium, London, September 1989. ...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Larry Shaving
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sally Mann Larry Shaving, 1991 Gelatin silver print Framed Dimensions: 25.75 x 29.67 inches (65.4 x 75.4 cm) Image Dimensions: 18 x 22.3 inches (45.7 x 56.6 cm) Edition 3/25
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Huangshan Mountains, Study 2, Anhui, China
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date, and numbered. Sepia toned gelatin silver print Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. Hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Onishi Tree, Study 3, Hokkaido, Japan - Clouds, Minimal, High Contrast
Located in Denton, TX
Onishi Tree, Study 3, Hokkaido, Japan by Michael Kenna is a black and white landscape photograph of a single barren tree against a dramatic sky. Gelatin Silver Print Print date: 202...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tenterhooks - Contemporary, Polaroid, Black and White, Women, 21st Century, Nude
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Tenterhooks - 2020 48x60cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-971. Not...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

World Class Racing Yachts in Italy, Nautical, Horizontal, Iconic
Located in US
"Rainbow Trailed" The J-Class boats Rainbow and Velsheda sail at near impossible angles as the sailors freely dangle their feet over the edge of the dec...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Abode of Snow
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed with printed title on the front of the print. Very early parmelian print by Ansel Adams.
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1920s Black and White Photography

168.02.12 by Klaus Kampert - Black and white nude photography, woman s body
Located in Paris, FR
168.02.12 is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Klaus Kampert. It belongs to the series "Wrapped". This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is availabl...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Michael Jordan on His 40th Birthday, 2003 - B&W Photograph, Matted and Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
As the personal photographer for this much loved Chicago icon, Richard Shay captured MJ on his 40th birthday celebration. This Artist Proof is matted and framed in a simple black frame measuring 16.25h x 20.25w x 1d inches. Richard Shay Michael Jordan on His 40th Birthday, 2003 archival pigment print 12h x 16w in 30.48h x 40.64w cm A.P. RSY006 Richard Shay grew up in Deerfield, Illinois where his father, the famed photojournalist, Art Shay and his wife Florence had moved to raise their family. Surrounded by the influence of his larger-than-life dad, Richard would go on to follow in his father's path. After traveling the world in his early 20's, Richard returned to Chicago and began photographing at The Oprah Winfrey Show. He became the family photographer for basketball player and Chicago treasure, Michael Jordan. He would go on to tour the US and Russia with The Smashing Pumpkins...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Swan Song, Prague, Czech Republic. 1990
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Edition 14 of 45 Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains hig...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

A set of 3 unique Black white nudes. Polaroids from the Do it Yourself Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
In this series in black & white and with the same model. The artist represents what for him the object woman of the modern world is. The diversity of German photographer...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Polaroid

Infinity - underwater black and white nude photograph - archival paper 17"x22"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of a topless female dancer in the pool. Original gallery quality print signed by the artist. Digital archival pigment print on archival pap...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Coco Chanel, Paris, Silver Gelatin print. Printed Later
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This captivating black and white artwork portrays Coco Cha nel reclining gracefully on an ornate chaise longue. Her profile exudes elegance, accentuated by intricate jewelry that dra...
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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Margaret Hamilton - Witch in Myths series
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed. This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Turquoise Atomic - Signed limited edition Pop Art - Brigitte Bardot
Located in London, GB
Turquoise Atomic - Oversize Signed limited edition - Pop Art - Brigitte Bardot by the London based contemporary pop art image creator and artist, BATIK. Measures 30 x 30" inches ...
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2010s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Pavillon Denon, Louvre, Paris, limited edition mono cityscape photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Pavillon Denon, Louvre, Paris, France - no. 11915 Black and white fine art cityscape - landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 9. All Gerald...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital Pigment

Tony and Rosetta, LA, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
Located in München, BY
Edition 10 Also available in 40 x 50 cm / 16 x 20 inch, Edition 25 Black and white portrait of nude models Tony and Rosetta. From personality portraits and advertising campaigns t...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Eyes and Stripes - underwater black&white nude photograph archival print 23"х16"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater black & white photograph of a young naked women. her face and classic breast are covered with sunbeams. Original gallery quality archival pigment print signed by the arti...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

"Fragments of Her" Black White Photography 32 x 24 in Ed. of 5 by Lukas Dvorak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Fragments of Her" Black & White Photography 32 x 24 in Ed. of 5 by Lukas Dvorak Pigment print on Epson Fine ART paper 2022 The photo is signed on the back. Unframed Ships rolled i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Pigment

Striking black and white photo of a lion looking at the viewer
Located in US
"Unspoken" Striking black and white photo of a lion looking at the viewer Black and white portrait of a large male lion looking at the viewer, with his face half in the frame Exce...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe, 4 Days in New York, 1955
Located in Cologne, DE
This iconic black-and-white photograph features the legendary Marilyn Monroe seated in a cinema, captured in the 1950s. In the foreground, Monroe’s beauty and presence are captured a...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"Post Queue" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Post Queue" by Fox Photos December 1926: Schoolchildren posting letters in the playground of the Red Lion Street School. Unframed Paper Size: 20" x 24'' (...
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1920s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

David Bowie Aladdin Sane - Black White Neg Remaster - Limited Estate Edition
Located in London, GB
ALADDIN SANE REMASTERED BLACK & WHITE NEGATIVE * 24 x24" inches limited edition of 50 ONLY * unsigned but numbered and stamped by the Archive printed later 2020 Taken by Duffy during the second of Five Sessions with David Bowie – Duffy...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dasha Mari - Summer Opium - limited edition
Located in London, GB
Dasha & Mari - Models In Hats - limited edition 30 x 30" inches / 76 x 76 cm paper size oversize C print - numbered and stamped limited to 100 only. Sumptuous, sensual with erotic undertones, this is a beautiful fine art image from the twin artists duo from Kiev. Steeped in fashion iconography and with more than a dash of Helmut Newton - these works are fast becoming collectable. About the artists : DASHA & MARI are award-winning photographers, twin sisters from Kiev, Ukraine. Specialise in Fashion, Art Nude and Psychological Portrait. They have an extensive experience in fashion industry in London, Paris, Milan and Berlin. Art photography they create has a cinematic feel, it is original and storytelling. HEARST Magazines UK have selected them for the Master's Photography program in Cambridge, UK. Artists have received a Masters Degree from Kingston University, London, UK in 2018. HONORS & AWARDS PARIS PHOTO 2018, Fashion Nude Expo. Collective exhibition. Paris, France MA Art + Design Exhibition The Brick Lane Gallery, London UK 2018 13th Annual Black & White Spider Awards 2018 - Nominee in Fine Art The Game 12th Annual Black & White Spider Awards 2017, Beverly Hills, CA - Winner in Fashion category 11th Annual International Color Awards , Beverly Hills, CA 2017 - Nominee in Fashion category HOME GALLERY, Personal Photography Exhibition 'FUTURO EROICO'. Salerno, Italy 2017 10th Annual INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS 2017, Beverly Hills, CA - Winner, Honorable Mention in Fashion category FASHION 2ND PLACE WINNER (PROFESSIONAL), FAPA 2016 FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS PHIFEST Exhibition of Photography, Milan, Italy 2016 Photography Exhibition at SALONE DEL MOBILE 2016 - Milan, Italy Photography Exhibition at 55th annual week of Design in Milan in co-operation with SM Samuele Mazza Outdoor Collection and Ipe Cavalli. Exhibition at The ART BOWL GALLERY, Amsterdam 2016 10th Annual Black & White Spider Awards 2015, Beverly Hills, CA - Nominee in Fashion MONOCHROME AWARDS 2015 - Honorable Mention (Professional) in Fashion / Beauty Finalists of the HASSELBLAD MASTERS AWARDS 2014 8th Annual INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS, Beverly Hills, CA - Nominee in Fashion category International Color Awards 2014 Sony World Photography Awards - Shortlisted in the Fashion category 2012, London, United Kingdom. Solo Exhibition in Russia 2011 Art Nude Photography Exhibition 'SECRET GARDEN', Ryazan city, Russia. PUBLICATIONS & PROJECTS NORMAL magazine (France), OPENEYE magazine (France), ELLE Magazine UK, THE COMMISSION LONDON (UK), THE HUFFINGTON POST (US), PH Magazine (Canada), INSIDE BRACKETS (Paris), IDOLL Magazine (USA), Professional Photographer (UK), CHIC LIFESTYLE Magazine (Mexico), BOREALIS (Canada), PORTFOLIOS Magazine (Spain), The View Magazine (Netherlands), ZEPHYR Magazine (US), NOCTIS Magazine (UK), VOGUE ITALIA (Italy), HOLISTIC FASHIONISTA (LA, US), TARTARUS Magazine (US), IT-MAGAZINE (Switzerland), AFTER NYNE Magazine (UK), ARCHIDESART Magazine (UK), NIF Magazine, WHY NOT Magazine, POLISART Magazine (Portugal), PLAYBOY Photo Awards (Ukraine), BIZZARE Magazine (UK), Sensual Photography (France), All About Models (Paris, France), BLUR Magazine (Croatia), IDOLE Magazine (France), ART HOUSE (Monaco), etc. SAMUELE MAZZA - Luxury Interiors and Furniture (Italy), GIOFFRE (Italy), VERTIGE (Italy), VICTOR WILDE...
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2010s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Audrey Hepburn - Photograph by Dennis Stock - 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage b/w photograph realized by Dennis Stock in 1950. Copyright: Magnum Photos and Agenzia Contrasto. Excellent condition.
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Big Car
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The photography belongs to a cycle of photographies of NY, published in the book "New York", Verlag und Volk, Berlin 1967. Signed by the author on the back, certificate will be inclu...
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1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Big Car
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Elizabeth Taylor, B W Photograph of Glam Hollywood Star on the Beach 1950s
Located in New york, NY
Elizabeth Taylor, 1959 by Burt Glinn is a black-and-white photograph shot on film a portrait of Elizabeth Taylor on the beach during the filming of the adaptation of Tennessee Willia...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

American Composer David Del Tredici, nude.
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of composer David Del Tredici, photographed nude in 1973. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the print verso. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Skating Waiter by Horace Abrahams
Located in London, GB
"Skating Waiter" by Horace Abrahams 8th January 1938: A waiter skates across the ice at St. Moritz carrying a tray of drinks for his customers. Unframed Paper Size: 60" x 40'' (in...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Sewing Machine
Located in Westwood, NJ
Richard Kagan, born in Philadelphia, followed a circuitous path to become a photographer. Beginning with street photography using a meterless Asahi Pentax as a student at Temple Univ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Acid - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Acid - 2021 80x60cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on a Polaroid. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory PL2021-108. Not mounted. Kirst...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Portrait of Tommy Hawkins with Python
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Kenn Duncan (1928-1986). Portrait of Tommy Hawkins with Python, 1973. Photographic period print measuring 11 x 14 inches. Titled and dated on verso by the ...
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1970s American Realist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Alfred Stieglitz, Georgia O Keeffe Hands with Thimble, 1947 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite halftone print after Alfred Stieglitz (1864–1946), titled Georgia O'Keeffe Hands with Thimble, originates from the 1947 folio Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio, 1864–1946. ...
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1940s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Offset

"Muse" Photography 39" x 31" in Edition of 7 by Kseniya Vashchenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Muse" Photography 39" x 31" in Edition of 7 by Kseniya Vashchenko Not framed. Ships rolled in tube. Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the Artist Availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital Pigment

Amemasu Tree, Hokkaido, Japan
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential amon...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Nude, 1927
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number on back of mount. Stamped, 'Edward Weston printed by' and signed by Cole Weston on back of mount. Negative Code 63N. Printed later by Cole Weston.
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20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sade Love Deluxe – Albert Watson, Black White, Celebrity, Fashion, Sade
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Sade 'Love Deluxe', 1992 Archival pigment print 142 x 107 cm (55 7/8 x 42 1/8 in.) Edition of 10, plus 2 AP Print only Drake purchased a series of Al...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

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The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. Some might argue that we’re naturally drawn to color photography because it’s the world we know best. This is a shared belief, particularly in the era of camera-phone photography, editing apps and the frenetic immediacy of sharing photos on social media. But when we look at black and white photography, we experience deep, rich shadows and tonal properties in a way that transfixes us. Composition and textures are crisp and engaging. We’re immediately drawn to the subjects of vintage street photography and continue to feel the emotional impact of decades-old photojournalism. The silhouettes of mountains in black and white landscape photography are particularly pronounced, while portrait photography and the skylines of urban cityscapes come to life in monochrome prints.

When decorating with fine photography, keep in mind that some color photographs may not be suitable for every space. However, you can be more daring with black and white photos. The gray tones are classic, sophisticated and generally introduce elegance to any corner of your home, which renders black and white prints amazingly versatile.

Black and white photography adapts to its surroundings like a chameleon might. A single large-scale black and white photograph above the sofa in your living room is going to work with any furniture style, and as some homeowners and designers today are working to introduce more muted tones and neutral palettes to dining rooms and bedrooms, the integration of black and white photography — a hallmark of minimalist decor — is a particularly natural choice for such a setting.

Another advantage to bringing black and white photography into your home is that you can style walls and add depth and character without worrying about disrupting an existing color scheme. Black and white photographs actually harmonize well with accent colors such as yellow, red and green. Your provocative Memphis Group lighting and bold Pierre Paulin seating will pair nicely with the black and white fine nude photography you’ve curated over the years.

Black and white photography also complements a variety of other art. Black and white photos pair well with drawings and etchings in monochromatic hues. They can also form part of specific color schemes. For example, you can place black and white prints in colored picture frames for a pop of color. And while there are no hard and fast rules, it’s best to keep black and white prints separate from color photographs. Color prints stand out in a room more than black and white prints do. Pairing them may detract attention from your black and white photography. Instead, dedicate separate walls or spaces to each.

Once you’ve selected the photography that best fits your space, you’ll need to decide how to hang the images. If you want to hang multiple photos, it’s essential to know how to arrange wall art. A proper arrangement can significantly enhance a living space.

On 1stDibs, explore a vast collection of compelling black and white photography by artists such as Mark Shaw, Jack Mitchell (a photographer you should know), Berenice Abbott and David Yarrow.

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