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Portrait Photography For Sale
Bling bling by Juliette Jourdain - Big headed series - Self Portrait
Located in New York City, NY
Juliette Jourdain Big headed series - Self Portrait mounted and framed (matt black) 60 x 48 inches 150 x 120cm edition of 8 Also available in: 40 x 32 inches 100 x 80cm edition...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Day 89 by Juliette Jourdain - Big headed series - Self Portrait
Located in New York City, NY
Juliette Jourdain Big headed series - Self Portrait 60 x 48 inches 150 x 120cm edition of 8 Also available in: 40 x 32 inches 100 x 80cm edition of 8 Archival Pigment Print Si...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Moondog in Infrared Against Black Rock CBS Building, Street People
Located in Miami, FL
Moondog, was a blind American composer and musician. He was a fixture in front of the CBS building Black Rock on 6th Avenue and 5nd street. Photographer Mitchell Funk breaks with tra...
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1970s American Realist Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Day 64 by Juliette Jourdain - Big headed series - Self Portrait
Located in New York City, NY
Juliette Jourdain Big headed series - Self Portrait 60 x 48 inches 150 x 120cm edition of 8 Also available in: 40 x 32 inches 100 x 80cm edition of 8 Archival Pigment Print Si...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

First Steps (Heavenly Falls) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Women, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
First Steps (Heavenly Falls) 2016 50x48cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Lambda Print based on the Polaroid Certificate and signature label artist inventory number: 19665. ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print, Color, Lambda, Polaroid

Alaska (Stranger than Paradise) analog - 6 pieces
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Alaska (Stranger than Paradise) - 2002 Edition of 3/5, 105x150cm installed, 48x46 cm each. 6 Analog C-Prints, hand printed by the artist and based on the 6 Polaroids. Signature a...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Artist Louise Nevelson, 17 x 22" Exhibition Photograph
Located in Senoia, GA
This photograph of artist Louise Nevelson was taken in 1974 in Nevelson's home in Manhattan. One of Mitchell's most beautiful color photographs. This exhibition print is 17 x 22". Co...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

James Franco, LA, 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 the American actor. ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Saigon - Red Hot Chili Peppers Desecration Smile - Anthony Kiedes Collection
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Saigon - 2003 50x49cm. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Artist inventory Number 463. Signature label and Certificate. This piece has been used by the RED HOT C...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Marilyn Monroe Photograph on Movie Set, 32/75
Located in New Orleans, LA
Marilyn Monroe’s status as an enduring figure of glamour made her one of the most famous figures in American history. Of all the images shot of the incomparable movie star, the most ...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Hans and Penelope (Immaculate Springs) starring Udo Kier and Jacinda Barrett
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Hans and Penelope (Immaculate Springs) - 1998 Edition of 5, plus 2 Artist Proofs. 58x185cm installed, 58x56cm each. 3 Analog C-Prints, hand-printed by the artist, based on the 3 ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Tempus Fugit - Contemporary, Conceptual, Polaroid, 21st Century, Color, Portrait
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Tempus Fugit, 2017, Edition 1/10 Digital Print based on an embroidered skull on Polaroid portrait, mounted under Plexi This piece will be exhibited at the Bombay Beach Biennale in ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Untitled, (Leatherman Cowboy), Castro, San Francisco.
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Fisher Ross. Untitled, ca. 1975-80. Gelatin Silver print, sheet measures 8 x 10 inches. Artist studio stamp on verso. Good condition with some rippling in ...
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1970s Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Marbella Club (1976) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant
Located in London, GB
Marbella Club (1976) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant (Photo by Slim Aarons) A guest takes a break from the sun at the Marbella Club, Marbella, Spain, 1976. Additional Informatio...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Dayworker - diptych, analog, based on two SX-70 Polaroids
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Dayworker (American Depression), diptych - 1999 Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. 58x57cm each, 58x122cm installed including an 8cm gap in between both pieces. 2 analog C-Prin...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Mysteries of Love (Chicks and Chicks and sometimes Cocks)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Mystery of Love (Chicks and Chicks and sometimes Cocks) - 2017 20x24cm, Edition of 10. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Artist inventory 21300. Signature label and Certific...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Field of Briar (Sidewinder) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Field of Briar (Sidewinder) - 2005 Edition of 10, 20x24cm. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Certificate. Artist Inventory No. 3141. Not mounted. "...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Katharine Hepburn, Iconic Hollywood Actress, Black and White, Photography, 1950s
Located in New york, NY
Burt Glinn photographed the 1950s Hollywood actress and star Katharine Hepburn during the filming of Tennessee William's "Suddenly Last Summer." The iconic Hepburn is captured joking...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

The Italian Actress and Singer Loretta Goggi - B/w Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian actress and singer Loretta Goggi during "Canale 3". Lightly damaged.
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Max in front of Motel (29 Palms, CA)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Max in front of Motel' (29 Palms, CA) - 1999, 20x20cm, Sold out Edition of 5, Artist Proof 2/2, Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid Certificate and Signature label artist Inv...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Mrs. A. Watson Armour III, Illinois, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1960s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features Mrs. A. Watson Armour III walking with her poodles on her Lake Forest Estate, Illinois, USA. T...
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

The Games we played (Till Death do us Part) - Contemporary, Polaroid, Women
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Games we played (Till Death do us Part) - 2005 20x20cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Anthony Quinn
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition 10 More sizes on request The photographic work of the internationally well-known Austrian photographer Andreas H. Bitesnich is captivating by its beauty and aestheti...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Pantz Pool, 1985 - Laura Hawk Poses by Swimming Pool in Marbella in Spain
Located in Brighton, GB
Pantz Pool, 1985 - Laura Hawk Poses by Swimming Pool in Marbella in Spain by Slim Aarons 16" x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. 'Pant...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

You see Me - Radha Mitchell, Contemporary, Polaroid, Analog, Color, Photography
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
You See Me (Suburbia) - 2004 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Signature label with Certificate. Ar...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Parade Dress
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 Portrait of a man. Mursi ethnic group, Ethiopia. AK-47 assault rifles have largely replaced traditional weapons such as spears for the Omo Valley inhabitants. The demand is shown by their high exchange value: one automatic Olga Michi...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Untitled (Olancha) - Stranger than Paradise - analog C-Print based on a Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled (Olancha) - 2006, 38x37cm. Edition of 5, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Certificate. Arti...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Emily, 21st Century, Figurative Photography
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Emily' Edition 1/10, 20x30cm, 2016, printed on Velvet Watercolor, 310gsm, Bright White, Acid Free, Signature label and Certificate. About Tao Ruspoli (born 7 November 1975) is an I...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Eaten - Contemporary, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Eaten' 2019, 20x20cm, Edition 1/7 plus 2 Artist Proofs Digital C-Print, based on a Polaroid, not mounted. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist inventory PL219-645. Kirst...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Untitled, Senegalese model
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Victor Arimondi (1942-2001). Portrait of Senegalese Model, ca. 1975. Period print measures 8.5 x 11.5 inches; 17 x 20 inches frames. Artist studio stam...
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1970s Realist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Ranch (29 Palms, CA) - based on a Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Ranch (29 Palms, CA) - 2010 40x40cm, Edition of of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Digital C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and signature label. Artist Inventory # 1935...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

A beautiful Day - Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid, Figurative, Woman
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
A Beautiful Day (Till Death Do Us Part) - 2007 20x24cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inve...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

What are we gonna do?! - Polaroid, Figurative
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
What are we gonna do?! (Till Death do us Part) - 2008 20x24cm, Edition of 10, digital C-Print print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label, artist Inventory No....
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Bedroom Plant (29 Palms, CA) - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Bedroom Plant (29 Palms, CA) - 1999 58x56cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Certifica...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Living Room (29 Palms, CA) - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Living Room (29 Palms, CA) - 1999 58x56cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Certificate...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Untitled - Stage of Consciousness (29 Palms, CA) - analog, mounted
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled - Stage of Consciousness (29 Palms, CA) - 2007 75x93cm, Edition 5/5 analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper, based on the Polaroid, Arti...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Nawoi - Photograph by John Kenny, C-type Print with Acrylic Face-Mount
Located in Coltishall, GB
A portrait of Nawoi, a Turkana woman from northern Kenya in 2019. John Kenny’s work is all shot on location in some of the remotest corners of Africa. His images are all taken with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Portrait Photography

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C Print

The Bathing Suit
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Digital color print on Pearl photo paper, based on original Impossible film, Edition 1/10, Signed on the back with Certificate, not mounted Whether in color and black and white, van...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Man, Market, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 17, 8 x 13 cm
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...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Daphne Guinness
Located in Austin, TX
From a stunning collection of contemporary nudes from celebrated photographer, Markus Klinko, featuring amongst others, Dita Von Teese, Stoya and Aubrey O’Day This print is availabl...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Long way home, Cape Town, 21st century, contemporary, photography
Located in München, BY
Edition of 20 Fashion and fine art embrace each other in the photography of Jacques Olivar (b. 1941), where the miseen-scene often subtly references literature and film. Olivar orig...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Alpine Skiing, 1964 - French Alps Mountain Skiing Cable Car Ski Sports
Located in Brighton, GB
Alpine Skiing, 1964 - French Alps Mountain Skiing Cable Car Ski Sports by Slim Aarons 16" x 16" print on 16" x 20" paper. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Print...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Camille with Beach Ball (Beachshoot) - Original Polaroid Unique Piece
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Camille with Beach Ball (Beachshoot) Original Polaroid - Unique Piece 1/1, 2005 10.8x8.8cm including white Polaroid frame Artist inventory 21383.00 And here begins the strange tale...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Polaroid

Woman, Market, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 17, 7 x 12, 9 cm
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...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Pearls II
Located in New York City, NY
Leandro Franco Pearls II, 2020 16 x 12 inches (Photograph size) Archival Pigment Print Edition of 20 Framed Suggested framed size 24 x 20 inches. Ask us about framing details and o...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Hans and Penelope from the movie Immaculate Springs - starring Udo Kier
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Hans and Penelope' from the movie Immaculate Springs - 1998 - Edition of 10, 20x24cm, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature Label and Certifi...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Marilyn Manson - signed Limited Edition Oversize print (1998)
Located in London, GB
Marilyn Manson - Signed Limited Edition Oversize print NME Cover Shoot August 14, 1998 Los Angeles (photo Kevin Westenberg) Unframed Signed and numbered by the artist. Limite...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

The other day I was sure I knew what is good and what is bad - Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The other day I was sure I knew what is good and what is bad (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - 2015 50x50cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Digital C-Print, based o...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Sunkissed Wendy, Las Vegas - American Western Fashion Portrait Color Photograph
Located in Cambridge, GB
Sunkissed Wendy, from Richard Heeps 'Man's Ruin' Series. This contemporary portrait is part of a sequence of artworks photographing Wendy at the Rockabilly Weekender, Viva Las Vegas....
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Pussyfooting, Jamaica, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late 1950s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features actress Dee Hartford, wife of film producer Howard Hawks, sipping a Pussyfoot - a mixture ...
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1950s American Realist Portrait Photography

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

The GTO s 1968 Groupies, signed limited edition silver gelatin print
Located in Austin, TX
The GTO's by Baron Wolman, taken in San Francisco in 1968 as part of Baron's Groupies series, taken for Rolling Stone magazine. Limited edition number 6/150, signed and noted by Baron Wolman 11x14” hand printed silver gelatin print. The GTOs (Girls Together Outrageously) were an all-girl group from the Los Angeles area, specifically the Sunset Strip scene. Featuring Miss Pamela...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Hard to Tame, Dioni Tabbers, London, 2012
Located in Zurich, CH
Ellen VON UNWERTH (*1954, Germany) Hard to Tame, Dioni Tabbers, London, 2012 Chromogenic print on Fujiflex paper, later print 120 x 180 cm (47 1/4 x 70 7/8 in.) Edition of 3; (2/3) ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Peacock Blue and Green. Colorful Pheasants
Located in Miami, FL
This close-up of a peacock displaying is defined by late dramatic light. Robert Funk is a photographer and New York advertising art director for Print and TV. He was widely publishe...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

La dernière Séance, Paris
Located in München, BY
Edition 7 On this photo you can see a naked woman in a intellectual pose sitting in the L'opera of Paris. These stunning photographs of Sieff’s subjects in Paris, in their homes, o...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Japan – Geisha, Kago Travelling Chair
Located in Middletown, NY
Original Photograph / Photographer unattributed Yokohama, Japan: c 1885. Hand-tinted albumen print, 7 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches (197 x 260 mm), numbered B 86 and captioned caption on lowe...
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Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Photography

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Watercolor, Photographic Paper

Andy Garcia LA, Photography, blackandwhite, celebrity, portrait, contemporary
Located in München, BY
Printed later Combined Edition 10 Also available in 76 x 101 cm / 30 x 40 inch and as combined Edition 25 in 40 x 50 cm/ 16 x 20 inch 50 x 60 cm/ 20 x 24 inch Black and white Portra...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

STRANGER THAN PARADISE published by Hatje Cantz Verlag, 2006 - Monograph
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
STRANGER THAN PARADISE – Monograph Signed by the artist Stefanie Schneider Hardcover 200 pages Hatje Cantz Verlag, 2006 ISBN 3-7757-1751-X With essays by: • Mark Gisbourne – Life’...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Paper

Ella Fitzgerald in Concert, Germany 1965 - Original Vintage Photograph
Located in Cologne, DE
Ella Fitzgerald in Concert, Germany 1965 – Original Vintage Photograph by Klaus Redenbacher This striking black-and-white image captures the legendary American jazz singer Ella Fitzg...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Hamar Beauty
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 Portrait of a girl. Hamer ethnic group Turmi, Eastern Omo Valley, Ethiopia This artwork is offered by IMMAGIS · ART PHOTOGRAPHY, one of the leading galleries for conte...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

NASA Apollo 12, Color Photograph of Astronaut Pete Conrad Jr with Flag on Moon
By Nasa
Located in New york, NY
Photographed by fellow astronaut Alan Bean, NASA Apollo 12 astronaut and commander Pete Conrad Jr poses with the American flag after he and Bean planted it o...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Portrait Photography for Sale on 1stDibs

Portrait photography can be a powerful part of your wall decor. Find a provocative and compelling portrait that speaks to you and you might find that the photograph will speak to your guests too.

Prior to the development of photography, which eventually replaced portrait paintings as a quicker and more efficient way of capturing a person’s essence, the subject of a portrait had to sit for hours until the painter had finished. In 1839, chemist and Philadelphia-based photographer Robert Cornelius didn’t have to wait very long for his portrait. In a matter of minutes, he captured what many believe to be the first portrait photograph. This shot was also the first self-portrait (or what we now call a “selfie”), and fine photography quickly became an art form.

Landscape photography, nude photography and portrait photography are very popular in today's modern interiors. A portrait can reveal a lot about the person in it. It can also add a narrative touch to your decor. You’ll often find that photographs of loved ones work well as decorative touches. A portrait of a family member or dear friend can help turn a house into a home, warming any space by evoking fond memories.

While family portraits can stir emotion, portraits of celebrities and important historical figures can also add a rich dynamic to your space. Portraits of famous musicians or intriguing actors hung in your dining room or home bar shot by Gered Mankowitz or Annie Leibovitz might inspire deep conversation over meals or drinks. Douglas Kirkland is also famous for his celebrity portraits. His photojournalism made him much sought after by Hollywood studios to document the filming of movies. In Kirkland’s powerful depiction of Hollywood stars, he excellently captures the glamour of their lives.

Other artists like Elliott Erwitt stand out by turning portraiture into a playful art form. Before graduating from high school in Hollywood, Erwitt had already begun to teach himself to take pictures, inspired by the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson. In image after image, Erwitt captured what photographers call “the moment” with rapier wit and penetrating humanity.

Portrait photography can be incredibly expressive, setting the tone and mood for a room. And there are different ways of incorporating portrait photography into your interior decor. If you’re thinking about adding color photography to a bedroom or living room, the colors of the portraits can become part of the room’s palette, while portraits shot in black and white won’t disrupt an existing color scheme.

On 1stDibs, find a vast selection of portrait photography from different eras, including 1950s portraits, 1960s portrait photography and more.

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