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SET OF 6 COPPER ENGRAVINGS OF CLASSICAL STATUES
Located in St.amford, CT
Set of six black and white copper engravings depicting Roman classical statues.
Category

20th Century Italian Drawings

Materials

Paper, Wood

Set Of 12 Framed Armourial Engravings, English Pedigrees C. 1770
Located in London, GB
SET OF 12 FRAMED ARMOURIAL ENGRAVINGS Black and white copper plate engravings in gessoed black
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Prints

Pair of 18th Century Engravings from the Series the Tempest by Joseph Vernet
By Claude-Joseph Vernet
Located in London, GB
Duc de Chaulnes, Pair de France.' Black and white maritime engravings, after Joseph Vernet
Category

Antique 1760s French Louis XV Prints

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

History of Egypt, a 13 Volume Set ‘Rappoport, Maspero, King/Hall’
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
black and white image of an engraving marking collection of Nelson Doubleday. This wonderful set
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Early 20th Century European Books

Materials

Leather

Modernist Enameled Italian Umbrella Bucket
Located in Miami, FL
trimmed with brass top and base. Black with white engravings.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paladin in Rom
By Martin Gropius
Located in Florham Park, NJ
to black and white engravings and lithographs for centuries. The superb condition can be attributed
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Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Watercolor

Pflanzen-Ornament
By Walter Gropius
Located in Florham Park, NJ
to black and white engravings and lithographs for centuries. The superb condition can be attributed
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Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Similitudes
By Arden Scott
Located in Long Island City, NY
A graphic black and white etching with elegant, abstract marks -"distillations" of
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Black and White, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio

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Black And White Engraving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact black and white engraving you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as an Old Masters version. Finding the perfect black and white engraving may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right black and white engraving for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, black, beige and white. Creating a black and white engraving has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Arden Scott, Edgar Chahine, John Gibson, Maria Sybilla Merian and John Nash are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in engraving, etching and intaglio.

How Much is a Black And White Engraving?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a black and white engraving in our inventory may begin at $75 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,030.
Questions About Black And White Engraving
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    White, or colorless, diamonds are generally the most valuable diamond variety. Black diamonds are certainly more rare than white ones, but the latter is generally more expensive.
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    A black and white photo is usually just called exactly that. The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. 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. You can find a variety of black and white photography by renowned photographers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A black and white drawing is frequently called exactly that — a black and white drawing. A drawing or painting that is referred to as monochrome or monochromatic means that it has been created using only one color (this means that a black and white drawing may be referred to as monochromatic). Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary black and white drawings from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    A good black and white photo is about telling a story, highlighting a subject, and expressing emotions, without the distraction of colors. Portraits, landscapes and any abstract sort of photo tend to be best viewed in a black and white photo. On 1stDibs find a huge array of black and white photos by different artists and in various styles and sizes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best frame for a black and white photo is really a matter of preference. Some may suggest choosing a frame color that matches a shade in an image while others suggest a bolder colored frame for a dramatic effect. Shop frames on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The artist known for the black-and-white optical illusion art called Movement in Squares is Bridget Riley. Riley states that she draws inspiration for her spectacular abstractions expressed in paintings and prints largely from nature, which she defines as a “dynamism of visual forces — an event rather than an appearance.” The British artist produced her iconic piece, Movement in Squares, in 1961. Find a wide range of Bridget Riley art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    The work of Victor Vasarely that is made up entirely of curvilinear black and white stripes not contained by contour lines is Zebra. Created in 1937, it is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Today, the work is in a private collection. Shop an assortment of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.