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Bette Midler Performing on Stage Vintage Original Photograph
By Paul Canty
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This black and white action shot features Bette Midler performing on stage. Bette Midler is an
Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Peony
By Michael Alago
Located in Sea Bright, NJ
Elektra, Geffen Records and Palm Pictures, he signed and executive produced acts as diverse as White
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Brooklyn Lily
By Michael Alago
Located in Sea Bright, NJ
Elektra, Geffen Records and Palm Pictures, he signed and executive produced acts as diverse as White
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Fred Astaire in Formal Attire III
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Austin, TX
. This black and white portrait features the star posed in formal attire for his role in "Gay Divorcee
Category

1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Masquerade at Dixie s
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
. Dixie's was a safe space for the gay community of the French Quarter at a time when homosexuality was
Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

The Village People in Costumes Vintage Original Photograph
By Anastasia Pantsios
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This black and white portrait features American disco group well-known for their on-stage costumes
Category

1970s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Powder Ridge Rock Festival, Middlefield, CT, August 1st 2nd, 1970
By Jean-Pierre Laffont
Located in New York, NY
movements marching on Washington, Nixon’s departure from the White House, the Flower Power movement, the
Category

1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Thy Will be Done, Los Angeles
By Michael Alago
Located in Sea Bright, NJ
Elektra, Geffen Records and Palm Pictures, he signed and executive produced acts as diverse as White
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Allen Ginsberg, American Poet and Gay Activist
Located in New York, NY
size: 19 x 14.5 Matted in 8-ply, acid-free white mat. Framed in hand-finished moulding with satin black
Category

1960s Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Spangle Maker 19, Drawing by Christopher Russell, 2024
By Christopher Russell
Located in Orange, CA
renderings of ghostly shipwrecks. Other works include a series of black-and-white photographs that depict gay
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pigment

The Spangle Maker 17, Drawing by Christopher Russell, 2024
By Christopher Russell
Located in Orange, CA
works include a series of black-and-white photographs that depict gay men cruising San Francisco’s Buena
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pigment

The Spangle Maker 18, Drawing by Christopher Russell, 2024
By Christopher Russell
Located in Orange, CA
works include a series of black-and-white photographs that depict gay men cruising San Francisco’s Buena
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pigment

The Spangle Maker 13, Drawing by Christopher Russell, 2024
By Christopher Russell
Located in Orange, CA
works include a series of black-and-white photographs that depict gay men cruising San Francisco’s Buena
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pigment

Fred Astaire in Formal Attire Closeup Movie Star News Fine Art Print
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. This black and white portrait features the star closeup in formal attire for his role in "Gay Divorcee
Category

1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Fred Astaire in Formal Attire III Movie Star News Fine Art Print
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. This black and white portrait features the star posed in formal attire for his role in "Gay Divorcee
Category

1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Fred Astaire in Formal Attire II Fine Art Print
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. This black and white portrait features the star posed in formal attire for his role in "Gay Divorcee
Category

1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Fred Astaire in Formal Attire Fine Art Print
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. This black and white portrait features the star posed in formal attire for his role in "Gay Divorcee
Category

1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Young George Hamilton in the Studio Globe Photos Fine Art Print
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Bite, Zorro, The Gay Blade, The Godfather Part III, Doc Hollywood, 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag, Hollywood
Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

George Hamilton on Rooftop Globe Photos Fine Art Print
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Bite, Zorro, The Gay Blade, The Godfather Part III, Doc Hollywood, 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag, Hollywood
Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

George Hamilton in the Early Years Globe Photos Fine Art Print
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Bite, Zorro, The Gay Blade, The Godfather Part III, Doc Hollywood, 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag, Hollywood
Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

San Francisco. Union Square, Post Street, 1947 . Signed, Black White Print
By Fred Lyon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: the beats of North Beach, the hippies of Haight-Ashbury, the gay communities of Castro, and the Black
Category

Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Digital, Digital Pigment

Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Jasper Johns, John Cage, Whiney
By Fred McDarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
Rachel Rosenthal. In the same period he was strongly influenced by the gay couple Merce Cunningham (a
Category

1980s American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Here Anytime
Located in Toronto, Ontario
production. Evergon is best known for his accomplishments across photography and new media, particularly his
Category

1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Curators, Catherine Opie Signed Vintage Photograph
By Catherine Opie
Located in Surfside, FL
. Catherine Opie has become known for her photographic portraits of gay communities and American urban
Category

20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Curators, Catherine Opie Signed Vintage Photograph
By Catherine Opie
Located in Surfside, FL
Opie has become known for her photographic portraits of gay communities and American urban landscapes
Category

20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Liberace
By Andy Warhol
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
believed to be gay; however, he denied this until his death, which was caused by an AIDS-related illness
Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Helmut Newton Violetta with Monocle (signed Helmut Newton Big Nude)
By Helmut Newton
Located in NEW YORK, NY
photography. Black and white photography. Gay photography.
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

David Modelling
By Nan Goldin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
represents the confident debut of Goldin’s black-and-white photography. This is a rare opportunity to acquire
Category

1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Polaroid

Melody / Shoe, 1987/1990
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in New York, NY
American artist Robert Mapplethorpe pushed the boundaries of photography in both his subject choice
Category

1980s Black and White Photography

Andy Warhol In Drag (vintage Warhol announcement)
By Christopher Makos
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. Warhol and Makos made a number of pictures, both black-and-white prints and color Polaroids, of their
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Vintage Street Photography Bruce Cratsley Photo Silver Gelatin Print Photograph
By Bruce Cratsley
Located in Surfside, FL
Photography, US & Canada. Cratsley documented gay life in NYC including his life with David Waine, who died in
Category

1980s American Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage Street Photography Bruce Cratsley Photo Silver Gelatin Print Photograph
By Bruce Cratsley
Located in Surfside, FL
fine art photography based in SoHo. He was photographed by Elsa Dorfman who shot many luminaries
Category

1980s American Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage Street Photography Bruce Cratsley Photo Silver Gelatin Print Photograph
By Bruce Cratsley
Located in Surfside, FL
was awarded with the Guggenheim Fellowship for Photography, US & Canada. Cratsley documented gay life
Category

1980s American Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage Street Photography Bruce Cratsley Photo Silver Gelatin Print Photograph
By Bruce Cratsley
Located in Surfside, FL
was awarded with the Guggenheim Fellowship for Photography, US & Canada. Cratsley documented gay life
Category

1980s American Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

K-Narf Color Photo Graffiti, Adhesive Tape Altered Street Art Photograph Collage
By K-Narf
Located in Surfside, FL
photography), Jacques Attali (French writer), Olivier Gay (Architect & Art collector) and Yoichi Nakamuta
Category

Early 2000s Street Art Color Photography

Materials

Adhesive, Tape, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

K-Narf Color Photo Graffiti, Adhesive Tape Altered Street Art Photograph Collage
By K-Narf
Located in Surfside, FL
contemporary color photography), Jacques Attali (French writer), Olivier Gay (Architect & Art collector) and
Category

Early 2000s Street Art Color Photography

Materials

Adhesive, Tape, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

K-Narf Color Photo Graffiti, Adhesive Tape Altered Street Art Photograph Collage
By K-Narf
Located in Surfside, FL
contemporary color photography), Jacques Attali (French writer), Olivier Gay (Architect & Art collector) and
Category

Early 2000s Street Art Color Photography

Materials

Adhesive, Tape, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

Gay Pride Parade
By Andy Warhol
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This work is unique. Dated 'JUN 26 1984' on the reverse. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy W...
Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Cast of Gay Liberation Off-Broadway Play And Puppy Dog Tails , nude
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
not entirely, in black and white, and he was known — by his subjects, by the magazine and newspaper
Category

1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Chris Forbes Robbie Morgan, Gay Marriage Activists, for After Dark
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
black and white, and he was known — by his subjects, by the magazine and newspaper editors he worked for
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph NASA Astronauts, Rockefeller 1969
By Fred McDarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
, Frank Borman and James Lovell were in a gay mood as they displayed the gold medals presented them by
Category

1960s American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Male Model Brian Destazio, Dot Pattern Projection Nude, Signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
expert in lighting, he worked mostly, though not entirely, in black and white, and he was known — by his
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dancers Joseph May III, Tom Fowler nude, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
expert in lighting, he worked mostly, though not entirely, in black and white, and he was known — by his
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

New York City Ballet dancer Frank Ohman nude, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
expert in lighting, he worked mostly, though not entirely, in black and white, and he was known — by his
Category

1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

After Dark male model Mikel Peters, nude, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
expert in lighting, he worked mostly, though not entirely, in black and white, and he was known — by his
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dancer Brian Poer, nude, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
expert in lighting, he worked mostly, though not entirely, in black and white, and he was known — by his
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Male model Brahm multiple exposure for After Dark, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
expert in lighting, he worked mostly, though not entirely, in black and white, and he was known — by his
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Untitled, Male Nude Torso, San Francisco.
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
, and cinema of the late 60 and 1970s and a foundational piece of gay cultural history that influenced a
Category

1970s Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Offset

Liza Minnelli on Stage at The Palais des Congres, Paris, 1975
Located in Cologne, DE
enduring gay icon. (from wikipedia) Liza Minnelli on Stage at The Palais des Congres, Paris, 1975
Category

1960s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Signed Silver Gelatin Photograph James Baldwin, African American Writer Photo
By Fred McDarrah
Located in Surfside, FL
of not only African Americans, but also gay and bisexual men. Such dynamics are prominent in
Category

1960s American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dancer Paul McCrane, nude, signed by Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
expert in lighting, he worked mostly, though not entirely, in black and white, and he was known — by his
Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dancer Manny Rowe, nude, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
expert in lighting, he worked mostly, though not entirely, in black and white, and he was known — by his
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Male model Brian Destazio, nude, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
expert in lighting, he worked mostly, though not entirely, in black and white, and he was known — by his
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Broadway actor, dancer singer Ben Vereen, nude, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
expert in lighting, he worked mostly, though not entirely, in black and white, and he was known — by his
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

After Dark model Mikel Peters, multiple exposure nude, signed by Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
expert in lighting, he worked mostly, though not entirely, in black and white, and he was known — by his
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Patrick Ameche, nude, signed by Jack Mitchell
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
expert in lighting, he worked mostly, though not entirely, in black and white, and he was known — by his
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Pete Farndon, bassist, founding member of band Pretenders by Robert Mapplethorpe
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in New york, NY
to photography, Mapplethorpe began taking pictures of his friends and acquaintances—artists
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film

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Gay Black And White Photography For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of gay black and white photography you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect item from our selection of gay black and white photography may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of gay black and white photography for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black and gray. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of gay black and white photography examples over the years, but those made by Stephen Goldblatt, Jack Mitchell, Andy Warhol, Hideoki Hagiwara and Pierre Sernet are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in archival pigment print, paper and pigment print — can elevate any room of your home. A large option in this array of gay black and white photography can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller piece of gay black and white photography, measuring 11 high and 11 wide, may better suit your needs.

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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of gay black and white photography in our inventory may begin at $595 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $995.

Finding the Right Black-white-photography for You

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.

Questions About Gay Black And White Photography
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Black and white photography refers to imagery that only consists of different tones of grey. 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. Find black and white photography today on 1stDibs.