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Black and White Photography For Sale
James Lewin - 21st Century Mammoth, Photography 2021, Printed After
By James Lewin
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes:
18” x 21.39”, Edition of 8, Pigment Print
28” x 33.28”, Edition of 8, Pigment Print
38” x 45.16”, Edition of 6 Silver Gelatin
48” x 57.05”, Edition of 6 Silver Gelat...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Venice - Gondola on Water with Skyline, Italy, 1950s, 17, 2 x 22, 8 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950.
Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away 1992. He started his career as a photographer in 1920. He was one of the first photogr...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
Beau Simmons - Pit Stop, Photography 2022, Printed After
Located in Stamford, CT
Series: The Americana Collection
Archival Pigment Print
Unframed Sizes:
32" x 40" - $6,250.00
48" x 60" - $9,500.00
60" x 75" - $12,250.00
Framed Sizes:
39" x 47" - $7,750.00
55" x...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Artist/Writer Edward Gorey on the Broadway set he designed for
Dracula
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of artist and writer Edward Gorey photographed in September 1977 on the set he designed for the Broadway produc...
Category
1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Four Lines, Monochrome Print, Minimalist Photograph, Limited Edition Landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art panorama photography. Row of breakwaters in the sea in front of the beach of Sylt island, Germany. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 9. Signed, titled, ...
Category
2010s Abstract Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital Pigment
Swimming Area, black and white photograph, seascape, landscape, limited edition
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Zip - Signed limited edition print, Black white photo, Sensual, 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 Sand...
Category
1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pi...
World Class Sailboats on the Open Seas, Classic, Horizontal, Minimalist
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"In Sync"
The iconic super yachts Lionheart, Ranger, Rainbow, and Velsheda appear to work together to create a pattern where there was none in this timeless and classic black and white photograph...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Powerful Portrait of a Young African Woman in Tribal Jewelry, Best-seller, Kenya
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"The Gaze"
An iconic, fashion-inspired portrait of a young Rendille woman highlighting the bold and beautiful traditions of her remote tribal culture.
The print series Desert Song:...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Derby Spectator (1923) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Derby Spectator (1923) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Photo by (Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
A spectator looking through binoculars at the Derby horse races, Epsom, Surrey, June ...
Category
1920s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Old wrought Iron Bridge, Venice, monochrome photograph, limited edition print
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 9. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to orde...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Sarabi + Simba, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, lion, africa
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
More sizes on request
This encounter happened in the very early dawn. This mother and her cub were relaxing after the hunt in the high grass. Less than 16,000 o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Waterfall, monochrome photograph, long exposure waterscape, limited edition
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...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Cheetah with babies, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12
More sizes on request
Portrait of a spotting Cheetah and her cubs.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the mos...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Dancer I
By Deana Nastic
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
More sizes available on request.
Silhouette of a woman in black and white.
Artist Statement:
Art is the air that I breathe. I grew up in an artistic family, surround...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Sade (Nude) – Albert Watson, Black
White, Celebrity, Fashion, Sade, Nude, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland)
Sade (Nude), 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 Albert's ...
Category
1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Untitled III, Mixed media on a color photograph portrait. From the IWMYAS series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This artwork was created by the artistic duo Hunter & Gatti (2010–2023). These works are part of the archive managed and exhibited by Cristian Hunter.
The artist's technique consists...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Acrylic, Black and White, Archival Pigment
"Modernismo M107" Photography 48"x48" in Edition 2/12 by Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"Modernismo M107" Photography 48"x48" in Edition 2/12 by Giuliano Bekor
Title of artwork: M5
Year: 2012
Printed on a high-quality museum-grade archival photo paper. Not framed.
Prin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Flood of the Seine River in Paris, 1930s, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare, unique original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Agence Meurisse, Paris, circa 1930. The flood of the Seine River at Port de la Tournelle.
Features:
Original silv...
Category
1930s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Water Skiing (1950) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversize
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Joan (1931) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
(Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy)
A woman in white two-piece bathing suit water skiing cir...
Category
1930s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Otherworldly Light Streaming into Yosemite National Park, Black
White, Classic
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Yosemite Awakens"
In the moment of taking this image, the stillness in the water was echoed by the calm of the scene surrounding it while the air smelled like spring, warmth, and ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Jerry Schatzberg - Air Lingus, Photography 1966, Printed After
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes:
11" x 14" $6,000.00 Edition of 25 + 5 AP
16" x 20" $8,000.00 Edition of 20 + 4 AP
20" x 24" $10,000.00 Edition of 20 + 4 AP
30" x 40" $16,500.00 Edition of 2...
Category
2010s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Ancient Laurel Cloud Forest, bent Tree, black and white photography, landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 7. Signed, titled, dated and numbered by artist. Certificate of authenticity included. Printed ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Birds on Wire
By Kate Breakey
Located in Sante Fe, NM
The Element ‘Gold, (Au) can only be made in the nuclear reactor of stars. It came to our planet when the Earth was first forming, as dust from catastrophic astronomical events –stars...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Gold Leaf
Backgammon By The Pool Essentials Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Backgammon By The Pool
1959
by Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
Countess Peter Jean-Baptiste de Manio (left) and Mary-Beth Turner playing backgammon by a swimming po...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Eiffelturm Fontaine du Trocadero Paris + Pavillon de Flore, Paris, France
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Gerald Berghammer - Limited edition of 9.
Archival fine art pigment print. Signed, titled, dated and numbered by artist. Certificate of authenticity included. Printed with 4cm white ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Beau Simmons - Showtime, Photography 2023, Printed After
Located in Stamford, CT
Series: The Equestrian Collection
Archival Pigment Print
Unframed Sizes:
40" x 32" - $6,250.00
60" x 48" - $9,500.00
75" x 60" - $12,250.00
Framed Sizes:
47" x 39" - $7,750.00
67" ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Nevada Fall, Yosemite
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This albumen silver print is signed and numbered in the negative. Printed c. 1880s.
Category
1880s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Minorca, Spain (seascape)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti depicts nature, eroded and broken down by civilization, but does not put man and the environment in opposite camps. He sees an equal relations...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Portrait of a Warrior Wearing Traditional Dress, Vertical
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Warrior Embellished"
A young Samburu man wears the traditional adornment of his status as warrior in this detailed and timeless award-winning portrait.
In this print series titl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Daimyo Oak Forest, 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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Manhattan View from Upper Harbor (New York City Skyline
The Statue of Liberty)
Located in Hudson, NY
Contemporary black and white photograph of the New York City skyline and The Statue of Liberty
archival pigment print on watercolor paper, unframed & made to order
50 x 40 inch paper...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Three Brothers, Yosemite
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This early albumen silver print is titled in ink on the front of the mount. Printed before 1876, when Watkins lost his negatives to a creditor, who sold them to his competitor, Isaia...
Category
1850s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Self Portrait in Black Leather I
By Peter Berlin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage gelatin silver print
Signed in black ink, l.r.
14 x 11 inches, sheet size
13 x 9 inches, image size
This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
Born in ...
Category
1970s Other Art Style Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Ice Skating Priests by Arthur Steel
By Arthur Steel
Located in London, GB
Ice Skating Priests
by Arthur Steel
COUNTY DURHAM 1966
All prints are hand signed limited editions, no further prints are produced once sold.
paper size - 44 x 33.5 " / 112 x 85...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Coyote Vine
By Kate Breakey
Located in Sante Fe, NM
In 1834, William Henry Fox Talbot (1800–1877) saw that silver salts darkened in the sun and invented a photographic process he called “photogenic drawing” — in which images were made...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Untitled #26 (Boat Central Park), 2017 - Limited Edition Silver Gelatin print
Located in Brighton, GB
Untitled #26 (Boat Central Park) from the series New York by Giacomo Brunelli is a Silver Gelatin print in a limited edition of 10 in this size.
Brunelli shoots uniquely on black an...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
A Twelve Clouds, Softly, Slowly
By Kate Breakey
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Artist Statement
For me, an artistic process is an act of investigation – a passionate attempt to establish an understanding of the natural world – a version that incorporates both i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
View of a bridge in Lyon France, Silver Gelatin Black and White Photography 1927
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique, original silver gelatin black and white photograph. View of a bridge in Lyon, France, March 1927.
This view of the Pont de l'Université in Lyon, France, was taken from the...
Category
1920s Art Deco Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
36x48 Photography of Wild Horses Mustangs Color Photograph Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary color photograph of Northern California Wild Mustangs.
THIS COLOR IMAGE IS A 1STDIBS EXCLUSIVE
"They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom"
F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of Young Benito Mussolini - Pair of Vintage Photos 1934
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Young Benito Mussolini is a b/w photographic print on glazed paper, the stamp of agency Trampus, Paris and cliché applied on the back, her...
Category
1930s Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Bay of Biscay, shoreline, beach, Spain, black and white landscape photography
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 ord...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Greta Garbo "Mata Hari" Film Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931
Located in Soquel, CA
Greta Garbo "Mata Hari" Film Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931
A black and white photograph, matte finish, double-weight paper, depicting a 1931 shot of the star titled 'Mata Hari,' printed decades later from the original negative, penciled in the lower left corner "A.P.," Estate stamped and blind embossed in the lower right corner "Clarence Sinclair Bull," further blind embossed in same corner "The Kobal / Collection," verso with the photographer's black ink credit stamp, verso further with two "Edward Weston" black ink credit stamps dated "1981" and "1992," originally from the John Kobal Collection.
Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema.
Clarence Sinclair Bull was born in Sun River, Montana, in 1896. His career began when Samuel Goldwyn hired him in 1920 to photograph publicity stills of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio's stars. He is most famous for his photographs of Greta Garbo, taken between 1926 and 1941. Bull's first portrait of Garbo was a costume study for the silent romantic drama film Flesh and the Devil in September 1926.
Bull was able to study with the great Western...
Category
1930s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Franci- Signed limited edition still-life print, Contemporary black white photo
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Franci - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5
This image was captured on film in 1986.
The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then prin...
Category
1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...
Krimmler Ache Study 1
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 9. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to orde...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Untitled (Touching) – Lina Scheynius, Black and White, Woman, Body, Nude, Female
Located in Zurich, CH
LINA SCHEYNIUS (*1981, Sweden)
Untitled (Touching)
2021
Fibre-based silver gelatin print
Sheet 90 x 60 cm (35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in.)
Edition of 3, plus 2 AP; Ed. no. 1/3
Print only
Touc...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Farmland Single Tree minimalist, photograph landscape limited edition print
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Farmland Study 3, Austria - no. 11524
Single tree in cornfield in stormy weather, international winning photography, Austria.
Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida, monochrome landscape, limited edition print
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Fort Lauderdale Beach with lifeguard tower and palm trees, Florida, USA. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 9....
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"1st Class Travel" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"1st Class Travel" by Fox Photos
September 1934: Mrs C Wylds behind the wheel with her pet pig at Terling in Essex.
Unframed
Paper Size: 16" x 20'' (inches)
Printed 2022
Silver Ge...
Category
1930s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
"David Bowie Profile" Photography 40 x 50 in Edition of 25 by Kate Garner
By Kate Garner
Located in Culver City, CA
"David Bowie Profile" Photography 40 x 50 in Edition of 25 by Kate Garner
Hahnemuhle fine art archival paper
Signed & numbered by the artist
Come with COA issued by the artist
Kate...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Empire State Building Architecture New York black and white photo cityscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Empire State Building Study 6, New York City, USA - no. 11917
Archival pigment ink print, edition of 9. Signed, titled, dated and numbered by artist. Certificate of authenticity incl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Heath Ledger, Casanova, Venice 2004, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Later
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
Edition 10, Printed Later
Signed on a separate certificate
Also available in 40 x 50 cm / 16 x 20 inch, Edition 25
Black and white portrait of actor Heath Ledger...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Fairytale Forest, Tree Avenue, Florida, black and white photography - landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography print. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 9. Signed, titled, dated and numbered by artist. Certificate of authenticity included. Pr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Featherstep III" Nude Photography 20" x 16" inch Edition 1/15 by Aaron Mcpolin
Located in Culver City, CA
"Featherstep III" Nude Photography 20" x 16" inch Edition 1/15 by Aaron Mcpolin
Medium: Archival Giclee Print
Signed and numbered by the artist.
Comes with COA issued by the artist....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Chiacchiere in piazza, 1956 - Roma - Contemporary Black
White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork # 2 on 5 sold in perfect condition
Print called "Art 2014", format 42 x 60 cm. SERIES OF 5 PRINTS + 2 AP
In Piazza Mattei, in the heart of Rome, the Turtle Fountain (1582) ow...
Category
1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
$1,583 Sale Price
20% Off
J-Class Racing Yacht Shamrock and Sailor in Europe, Iconic, Classic, Nautical
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Shamrock Rising"
With a lone sailor standing on deck, the famed racing yacht Shamrock looks extraordinary.
The nautical print series Sail: Majesty at Sea is an intimate look at t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Rudolf Nureyev and Erik Bruhn photographed rehearsing, January 20, 1962
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Rudolf Nureyev and Erik Bruhn photographed during a break in dance class, January 20, 1962. Comes directly fro...
Category
1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
$1,687 Sale Price
43% Off
J-Class Yacht Velsheda Racing Forward, World Class Sailboat
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"True Bearing"
The boat Velsheda sails along the shores of Porto Cervo, Italy.
The nautical print series Sail: Majesty at Sea is an intimate look at two revered racing boat class...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
L
Attesa, 1962 (The wait) - Roma - Large size Black
White Fine Art Print
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork # 1 on 5 sold in limited edition in perfect condition
She was there, leaning against a wall, she seemed to be waiting," says the photographer. I did not understand what she could expect, since few vehicles could have passed through this narrow passage. So I leaned against the wall almost in front of her, I also waited and this ray of sunshine came to play in the hanging linen...
Category
1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Black and White Misty Sailboat Journey, Regatta Seascape, Mediterranean Coast
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive limited edition black and white giclée print, on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag Fine Art matte paper.
This series of black and white photographs captures the raw power and beauty of the ocean and other bodies of water. The images showcase a range of seascapes, from calm and serene to tumultuous and chaotic. Waves are a prominent feature in many of the photographs, with their sharp edges and frothy white caps creating a sense of energy and movement.
Other photographs in the series explore the more subtle aspects of the sea, such as the gentle ripples that form on the surface of the water, or the abstract reflections of sunlight and moonlight over the moving surface of the sea.
The print measures 24 x 36 inches total, with an image size of 20 x 32 in. and a 2 inch surrounding white border.
Details:
+ Title: Misty Sailboat...
Category
2010s Realist Black and White Photography
Materials
Rag Paper, Archival Pigment
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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