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Black and White Photography For Sale
Haute Couture, Paris, 1991, Ellen Von Unwerth
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This fabulous photogragh was taken by Ellen von Unwerth, notable German photographer. It was shot on a movie set in 1991. The photo portrays 2 women, on the set of a movie, in Folli...
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1990s Modern Black and White Photography

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Glass, Paper

Fashion, Equestrian, Single Sable Island Horse Against White Background
Located in US
"On Guard" A lone Sable Island horse with a beautifully-unkempt mane stares back at the camera. The print series Discovering the Horses of Sable Island...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dwarf, Little Italy, New York City
Located in Santa Monica, CA
William Klein 1928-2022 Dwarf, Little Italy, New York City, 1955 Signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso. Gelatin Silver Print 16 x 20 inches
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Reed Bowie Jagger Hug - limited edition Estate print
Located in London, GB
Reed Bowie Jagger Hug - signed limited edition print Lou Reed, Mick Jagger and David Bowie share a hug, Café Royal, London, 1973. (photo Mick Rock) paper size : 24x20 inches / 51 ...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Victor Arimondi (1942-2001). Portrait, ca. 1975. Period print measures 11 x 14 inches. Artist studio stamp on verso. Victor Arimondi (November 8, 1942 – July 24, 2001) was an Italian American photographer and model who lived and worked in Europe before moving to the United States in the late 1970s. His early fashion photography, his portraits of Grace Jones and other artists, and his male nudes photographed in New York and San Francisco captured the pre-AIDS culture of the 1970s and early 1980s. Arimondi's nudes were collected in several books, including David Leddick's award-winning[1] The Male Nude, (New York: Taschen 1998, 2005 and 2015). The photographer's later work documented homeless individuals in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood and the toll of the AIDS epidemic on the city. His photographs, featured in several posthumous exhibitions, also are in the collections of Sweden's museum of modern art, Moderna Museet, and San Francisco's GLBT Historical Society. Biography Arimondi was born Vittorio Maria Tevitti to his unwed mother, Alessandra Calligaris, in Bologna, Italy on November 8, 1942. His mother struggled financially, which left an impression on her only child. In 1948, she temporarily left him at a children's boarding school and orphanage in Italy to move to Sweden for a job. There she met and married Bruno Arimondi, who adopted her son. The family returned to Naples, Italy in 1952 where Victor graduated from high school.[1] In 1960, Arimondi returned to Sweden to study at the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, although he did not graduate. Meanwhile, he worked at several blue collar jobs, including as a mailman, before he gave up on traditional full-time work to pursue what he considered more essential— a life of creative expression. He created costume-like clothing for himself and friends and at age 19 became a fashion model. Even as a teenager, the Italian born photographer who spent his 20s and 30s primarily based in Sweden, noted that he preferred fantasy to the trials of real life.[1] That conflict, and his passion for beauty as well as his sexual energy, were major factors in his life and his work.[2] From 1965 through 1972 Arimondi worked as model in London, Milan, Germany, New York and Stockholm, appearing in catalogs and fashion magazines including Vogue , Harper's Bazaar and Esquire and on the runway in several Valentino fashion shows. In 1972 he decided to try working on the other side of the lens as a photographer to better express his creativity.[2] Arimondi moved to New York in 1979 and continued to build his photography portfolio. Portrait of Bearded Man, New York City, 1979 Two years later, in 1981, he moved to San Francisco where he lived and worked for twenty years until his death of AIDS at age 58 on July 24, 2001. The year he moved to San Francisco, Arimondi opened a photo gallery in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood for a short time. When he struggled financially, he gave up on trying to earn a living through commercial fashion photography and closed the gallery.[3] Arimondi returned to modeling for the financial benefits, though he did so on less of an international scale than in his early years. He continued to create photographic portraits of the denizens of the San Francisco gay and arts cultures, to shoot male nudes and publish his work in magazines, and he began to compose and photograph evocative still lifes using his own photographic images. Many of them touched on the death of dozens of his former photography models from AIDS. Arimondi was in the midst of a new photography project that brought together his background as a fashion photographer and his more recent social documentary work when he died several months after he learned he was HIV-positive.[4] The project featured his former colleague, haute couture cover model Ivy Nicholson,[5] who he found living homeless in San Francisco. Several of the haunting portraits he took of her were later included in a noted group exhibit at SF Camerawork. Art Arimondi's early photography in the 1970s in Stockholm included portraits of the stars of Sweden's fashion, theater and dance worlds. His first two photography exhibits were in Stockholm and met with mixed reviews. But as he matured as a photographer and tapped into his fashion world contacts, Arimondi landed a number of commercial fashion jobs, including shooting for the Italian designer Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A.'s I.Magnin department store ad that ran in Vogue. Marlboro Man Nude, New York City,1980. He also shot other artists and models for his own portfolio, including Grace Jones, the Norwegian actress, Liv Ullmann, and the American writer, Norman Mailer. Arimondi's aesthetic vision was focused on fantasy and drama, and he prided himself on pushing limits.[6] Although less well-known than his San Francisco contemporary...
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1970s Realist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

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Barn Owl Study 4
Located in Sante Fe, NM
My fascination with birds of prey began eight years ago. There have been nesting owls on my family’s land in the United Kingdom as far as I can remember. I have heard them calling to...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Locals Only" 40x60 Fine Art Photography of Mountain Lion, Cougar Unsigned Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Image title: "Locals Only" This is a contemporary photograph of 2 North American Mountain Lions. 40x60 Printed on archival paper using archival ink Framing available. Inquire for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

2S Shell
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Weston created 2S after his return to America from two extended stays in Mexico between 1923 and 1927. Throughout 1927 he took twenty-six still life images of shells, including Nauti...
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1920s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andromeda - underwater black&white nude photograph - archival print 35 х 25"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Andromeda, in Greek mythology, beautiful daughter of King Cepheus and Queen Cassiope. Cassiope offended the Nereids by boasting that Andromeda was more beautiful than they, so in rev...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

"Lupa II" Nude Photography 30" x 30" in Edition of 7 by Aaron Mcpolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Lupa II" Nude Photography 30" x 30" in Edition of 7 by Aaron Mcpolin Medium: Archival Giclee Print Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist Available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Stockings (1946) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Stockings (1946) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images) 1946: Three pairs of stockinged legs. Original Publication: Picture Post. Additional...
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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

48x36 Color Lion Photography Print "Panthera Leo" 1stDibs Exclusive Unsinged
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an African Lion shot by Shane Russeck Thsi is a color uncropped version of Panthera Lea. 1stDibs Exclusive Unsigned Edition Printed on Archival...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marc Bolan, 1972
Located in London, GB
© Michael Putland Marc Bolan Marc Bolan of T-Rex at Le Chateux recording studio France 1972 Marc Bolan was an influential British singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as ...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cabbage Leaf
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
From the 50th Anniversary Portfolio (1902 - 1952). Printed circa early 1950s by Brett Weston under Edward's supervision.
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20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Chinatown Skyline New York City black and white photography limited edition
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Chinatown Study 1, New York City, USA - no. 11754 Black and white fine art cityscape - landscape photography. View of chinatown from manhattan bridge, New York City, USA. Archival p...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital Pigment

Sandstill No.3 - abstract mixed media photography, Limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
Sandstill No.3 London, United Kingdom 2021 From limited edition of 20. The photograph is signed front bottom right corner and comes with a certificate of authenticity, signed dat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Prevail- Mediterranean landscape on cotton canvas, limited edition 2 of 5.
Located in London, GB
'Prevail' 2022 120 x 96 cm printed on organic cotton canvas, limited edition of 5 + 1AP Canvas fixed on bamboo fixtures, to be and hanged as a scroll. Photograph is signed and st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Cotton Canvas

Lisa - Signed limited edition fine art print, Black white, Contemporary, Sexy
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Lisa - Signed limited edition archival pigment print , Edition of 10 Morning light in Bordeaux, France. Lisa posed in the doorway of an old farmhouse Ian Sanderson rented a ca...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Arc...

Fishing Hut On Stilts Panorama, stormy, Atlantic Ocean, France, black and white
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure waterscape - landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 8. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to orde...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital Pigment

"Personality Girl" by Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
"Personality Girl" by Bert Hardy 19th June 1954: Jocelyn Wardrop-Moore skiing in Glencoe, Scotland who has been nominated as one of six Picture Post 'Personality Girls'. She plays principal clarinet in the Royal Academy of Music...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Huangshan Mountains, Study 46, Anhui, China - Minimal Landscape, Sun, Clouds
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date, and numbered by Michael Kenna Sepia toned gelatin silver print, Image size: 8 x 7 3/4 in. Mat size: 20 x 16 in. Michael Ken...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Redwood State Park, California, USA, black and white landscape, photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Giant redwood tree in Sequoia National Park in California, USA. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 15. All Ger...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital Pigment

Rocky Peaks, signed, limited print, alu frame, passe-partout, anti reflex glass
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography Gerald Berghammer. Archival Pigment Ink Print, Edition 1/7, signed, numbered, dated. Aluminum frame, matt black, natural white archival...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital Pigment

Perso nell immensità - New York, 1955 - Full Framed Black White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Perso nell'immensità, 1955. Men and hats, in the streets of New York. Work sold in perfect condition, print on baryta paper 310 grs pigment inks of museum quality, limited edition of...
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1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lumberjack (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Lumberjack (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by Dorothea Lange/Alamy) An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon, circa 1939. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 30x40'' Printed Later Silver Gelatin Fibre Print NOTE OTHER SIZES OF THIS IMAGE AVAILABLE 10 x 12'' 12 x 16'' 16 x 20'' 20 x 24'' 20 x 30'' 30 x 40'' FRAMING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST ACTORS ON SET, Bette Davis, Ladies Fashion, LEADING LADIES, Black and White, Photography, BnW, Vintage, Retro, Classic, Wood Cutter...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Kate Moss at 16
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Kate Moss by Jake Chessum, taken when she was an unknown 16 year old model, just starting her career. Jake recalls, "I had heard of Kate as she was...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Currents - Italian coast landscape photography, Limited edition of 20.
Located in London, GB
'Currents' Analogue large format film photography of Italian coast in winter. Lerici, Italy 2022 Photograph is a giclée print on Hahnemühle pho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Giclée, Film, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Stud, Landscape architectural black and white limited edition photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Frames that capture the transformation from everyday life into another reality. Images that explore how the future will look. The proposal comes from the contemporary but goes beyond...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Ranunculus Butterfly no.2 - analogue black and white floral photography
Located in London, GB
'Ranunculus Butterfly no.2’ 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 prin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Black and White Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Giclée

Peony no.3 - analogue black and white floral photography, limited edition of 15
Located in London, GB
'Peony’ photographed in London, United Kingdom 2023. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée

The Rolling Stones - December s Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20 x 24 in (50.8 x 60.9 cm) Silver Gelatin Print Edition of 50 Price does not include tax.
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1960s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Palais de Chaillot Eiffel Tower Paris, black and white photography landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Eiffel Tower Study 2, Paris, France - no. 11827 Eiffel Tower with the Palais de Chaillot staircase in rainy weather, Paris, France. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 9. Signed, ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital Pigment

Currents - analogue landscape photography, Limited edition 3 of 20
Located in London, GB
'Currents' Lerici, Italy 2022 From limited edition of 20. The photograph is signed front bottom right corner and comes with a certificate of authenticity, signed date of printing....
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Giclée

Tree on the Waterfront monochrome landscape photograph limited edition print
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Tree on the Waterfront Study 2, Portugal - no. 21297 Black and white fine art monochrome landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 7. All Gera...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital Pigment

Pool Party X - underwater black&white photograph - archival print 16.6"x23.5"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater black and white photograph of a woman sitting on the steps of a swimming pool in high heel shoes. Original gallery quality archival pigment print. Limited edition of 12...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Tim - Guardian of Eden, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser "Tim - Guardian of Eden" Kenya 2019 Edition of 3 + 2 AP 4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints Signed, titled and numbered Sheet size 76 x 112 cm / 30 x 44.1 inch T...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Platinum

Dancer Choreographer Louis Falco in Timewright costume by Robert Indiana
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of dancer/choreographer Louis Falco in a costume designed and constructed by artist Robert Indiana for the starring role in 'Timewright', 1...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Equestrian Portrait, Classic, Black Horse with Bridle, Reins, and Bonnet
Located in US
"Black Diamond" This award-winning image is a fashion-inspired portrait of an elite horse wearing the attire of his discipline. The print series Equus: Light & Form focuses on the...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Abstract, Minimal Image of the Arctic Landscape
Located in US
"Monolith" Two peaks against a dune of snow with a flat-white backdrop. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectacular places Drew ha...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lucky Luciano, Sicily, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late 1950s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features Sicilian-born American gangster Charles 'Lucky' Luciano (1897 - 1962) walking with friends...
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1950s American Realist Black and White Photography

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Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

Bandstand I, Eastbourne, UK - Black and White Vintage Photography
Located in Cambridge, GB
'Bandstand', captured on a visit to his grandparents at the British seaside in Eastbourne, this collection by Samuel Field is a beautiful reminder of days gone by. This artwork is a...
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1980s Post-War Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, C Print, Silver Gelatin

Leap. Archival pigment print
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Through his exploration of bodily movement, with modern and ballet dancers, and with particular attention to the male physique, the artist has focused on the curves and lines of thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Two White Orchids in Melisssa s Tapered White, fine art photography, still life
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Two White Orchids in Melisssa's Tapered White, fine art photography, still life "Flowers" is an ongoing series in which Pitts collects various flora and backdrops to set the stage f...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In To Catch A Thief" by Paramount
By Paramount Pictures
Located in London, GB
"Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In 'To Catch A Thief" by Paramount Cary Grant and Grace Kelly publicity portrait for the film 'To Catch A Thief', 1955. Unframed Paper Size: 16"x 12'' (...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Figurati, Photograph, Archival Ink Jet
Located in Yardley, PA
From a limited edition of 6 archival photographs Signed and numbered by artist Aaron Knight. Image: 24×36 inches/61×91 cm Art-ID: TAL_9551 Aaron Knight is an American visual...
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2010s Other Art Style Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink

North Pacific Coast, California, USA, black and white photography, landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure waterscape - landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 7. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to orde...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Digital Pigment

"Kam für mich" Black White Photography 29.5x24 Ed 1/15 by Kseniya Vashchenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Kam für mich" Black & White Photography 29.5x24' Ed 1/15 by Kseniya Vashchenko Not framed. Ships rolled in tube. Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital Pigment

Cherry Trees in Snow Field, Panorama, Limited landscape photography print
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 9. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to order in limited editions ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Press House Winter Austria black and white photography panorama landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Wine Press House Study 5, Austria - no. 21078 Lonely press house on snowy field with big tree, Austria. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 7. Signed, titled, dated and numbered b...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital Pigment

Alliance II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, cheetah
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 more sizes on request A Cheetah family on a termite hut searching for food. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are amon...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Trees, Yosemite, California, USA by Michael Kenna, 1977, Silver Gelatin Print
Located in Denton, TX
Trees, Yosemite, California, USA by Michael Kenna presents tall, slender trees against a stark white background. This photograph is listed as a 6 x 8.75 inch sepia toned silver gelat...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The Last Phases of the Metamorphosis [Sybil Bruncheon]
Located in New York, NY
This gelatin silver print is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
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1980s Other Art Style Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Canal and Trees, Goro Ferrara, Veneto, Italy
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential among...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"Helpful Dog" by General Photographic Agency
Located in London, GB
"Helpful Dog" by General Photographic Agency Teddy the Dog holds onto child actor Jackie Lucas (1919 - 1983) by the tail of his golfing jacket as he tries to play a ball, which is floating in a river. A publicity still for the unreleased Mack Sennett comedy short, 'Rough and Ready', directed by William Campbell...
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1920s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Branches
Located in Sante Fe, NM
*22x30" editions and 24x36" editions are platinum prints. Editions with a width of 60" or greater are archival pigment prints* Baobabs are one of Africa’s natural wonders: they can live more than 2,500 years, and their massive, water-storing trunks can grow to more than one hundred feet in circumference. They also serve as a renewable source of food, fiber, and fuel, as well as a focus of spiritual life. But now, suddenly, the largest baobabs are dying off , literally collapsing under their own weight. Scientists believe these ancient giants are being dehydrated by drought and higher temperatures, likely the result of climate change. Photographer Beth Moon, already responsible for some of the most indelible images of Africa’s oldest and largest baobabs, has undertaken a new photographic pilgrimage to bear witness to this environmental catastrophe and document the baobabs that still survive. In this oversize volume, she presents breathtaking new duotone tree portraits of the baobabs of Madagascar, Senegal, and South Africa. She also recounts her eventful journey to visit these fantastic trees in a moving diaristic text studded with color travel photos.
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Platinum

Lion Rock I, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 more sizes on request A big majestic male lion between the rocks. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

USA. New York City. 42nd Street Self-portrait. Eve ARNOLD in a distorting mirror
Located in Toronto, ON
Archival Pigment Print on Cotton Rag Paper Including COA Printed by Eve Arnold's own bespoke printer Danny Pope
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Cats at Doorway and Cats on Rocks (2 photographs), 1944
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This offering comes as a pair of two original photographs made by Edward Weston. Cats at Doorway is initialed and dated on the front of mount. Cats on Rock is unsigned.
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20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Charlie Hunnam, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait
Located in München, BY
Combined Edition 25 Also available in 50 x 60 cm/ 20 x 24 inch and as combined Edition 10 in 76 x 101 cm / 30 x 40 inch 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch Portrait of British actor Charli...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Marilyn In Grand Central Station" by Ed Feingersh
Located in London, GB
"Marilyn In Grand Central Station" by Ed Feingersh Actress Marilyn Monroe takes the subway in Grand Central Station on March 24, 1955 in New York City, New York. Unframed Paper Si...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Shop Black and White Photography

There’s a lot to love about black and white photography.

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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