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Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

American, b. 1945
Bob Gruen is one of the most well-known and respected photographers in rock and roll. From John Lennon to Johnny Rotten; Muddy Waters to the Rolling Stones; Elvis to Madonna; Bob Dylan to Bob Marley; Tina Turner to Debbie Harry, he has captured the music scene for over forty years in photographs that have gained worldwide recognition. Bob understood my studio the day he walked in. He has embraced the different ways in which the process of silkscreen can introduce variation and he's not afraid to take risks.
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Artist: Bob Gruen
John Lennon Contact Sheet, NYC 1975
By Bob Gruen
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Prints Hand Signed by Bob Gruen 20" x 24" Unframed Limited Edition of 250 30" x 33" Unframed Limited Edition of 45 Bob Gruen is one of the most we...
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1970s Other Art Style Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Led Zeppelin "Plane"
By Bob Gruen
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Led Zeppelin standing in front of their tour plane "Starship" in 1973. Photograph taken at JFK airport before heading to Pittsburgh, PA. Signed by photog...
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1970s Contemporary Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Yoko Ono and John Lennon In Love, Black White Photograph by Bob Gruen
By Bob Gruen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Yoko Ono and John Lennon In Love Bob Gruen, American (1945) Date: 1972 (printed 1982) Gelatin Silver Print Photograph, signed, titled and dated in pen Image Size: 12 x 16 inches Size...
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1980s Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Photogram, Silver Gelatin

John Lennon "Proof Sheet"
By Bob Gruen
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
John Lennon standing on rooftop on E. 53rd St. NYC. From famous New York City tee shirt session. Signed by photographer Bob Gruen. Limited edition
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1970s Contemporary Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Bob Gruen John Lennon - New York City
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Bob Gruen John Lennon NYC 1974 (printed later) 40 x 30 inches Signed and numbered edition of 75 Bob Gruen (born 1945) is an American photographer known for his rock 'n' roll photogr...
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1970s Post-Modern Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bob Gruen John Lennon - New York City
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Bob Gruen John Lennon NYC 1974 24 x 20 inches Signed and numbered edition of 250 Bob Gruen (born 1945) is an American photographer known for his rock 'n' roll photographs, he is an ...
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1970s Post-Modern Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bob Gruen John Lennon - Peace-Liberty
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Bob Gruen John Lennon NYC 1974 (printed later) 40 x 30 inches Signed and numbered edition of 75 Also available as a color C-print Bob Gruen (born 1945) is an American photographer ...
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1970s Post-Modern Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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C Print

Patty Smith - Live
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Bob Gruen Patti Smith Live - Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, NYC, 1976 gelatin silver print 20 x 24 inches Bob Gruen is one of the most well known and respected photographers...
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1970s Post-Modern Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

John Lennon, NYC 1974
By Bob Gruen
Located in Toronto, ON
4" x 5" Unframed Closed Edition Photograph MAGNUM Photography Hand Signed by Bob Gruen
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21st Century and Contemporary Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, C Print, Digital

Led Zeppelin "Plane"
By Bob Gruen
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Led Zeppelin standing in front of their tour plane "Starship" in 1973. Photograph taken at JFK airport before heading to Pittsburgh, PA. Signed by photographer.
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1970s Contemporary Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Mick Jagger, Gelatin Silver Print by Bob Gruen
By Bob Gruen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mick Jagger Bob Gruen, American (1945) Date: 1973 Gelatin Silver Print, mounted to board, signed, titled and dated in pen Image Size: 16 x 11.5 inches Size: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.64...
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1970s Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sex Pistols (Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious)
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Sex Pistols (Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious), 1977 Silver gelatin print 20 x 24 inches Signed and numbered edition of 150 Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious o...
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20th Century Modern Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

John Cale, Lou Reed Andy Warhol, NYC, 1976
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
John Cale, Lou Reed & Andy Warhol, NYC, 1976 Silver gelatin print 20 x 24 inches Signed and numbered edition of 150 John Cale, Lou Reed and Andy Warhol at T...
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20th Century Modern Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sex Pistols, Luxembourg
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Sex Pistols, Luxembourg, 1977 Silver gelatin print 40 x 50 inches Signed and numbered edition of 75 (L-R) Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones and Paul...
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20th Century Modern Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

John Lennon Andy Warhol, NYC
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Andy Warhol and John Lennon, NYC, 1972 Silver gelatin print 40 x 50 inches Signed and numbered edition of 75 John Lennon and Andy Warhol talking at The Record Plant, NYC. April 13, ...
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20th Century Modern Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

John Lennon - New York City
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Bob Gruen (born 1945) is an American photographer known for his rock 'n' roll photographs, he is an author and has appeared in films. Gruen was born in New York City. He began photo...
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1970s Post-Modern Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

John Lennon - New York City
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Bob Gruen (born 1945) is an American photographer known for his rock 'n' roll photographs, he is an author and has appeared in films. Gruen was born in New York City. He began photo...
Category

1970s Post-Modern Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

John Lennon - New York City
By Bob Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Bob Gruen (born 1945) is an American photographer known for his rock 'n' roll photographs, he is an author and has appeared in films. Gruen was born in New York City. He began pho...
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1970s Post-Modern Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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John Lennon NYC 1974
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Open and Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Prints Hand Signed by Bob Gruen 8" x 10" Unframed Open Edition 11" x 14" Unframed Open Edition 16" x 20" Unframed Open Edition 20" x 24" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 30" x 40" Unframed Limited Edition of 75 Bob Gruen is one of the most well-known and respected photographers in rock and roll. From John Lennon to Johnny Rotten; Muddy Waters to the Rolling Stones; Elvis to Madonna; Bob Dylan to Bob Marley; Tina Turner to Debbie Harry, he has captured the music scene for over forty years in photographs that have gained worldwide recognition. Shortly after John Lennon moved to New York in 1971, Bob became John and Yoko's personal photographer and friend, making photos of their working life as well as private moments. In 1974 he created the iconic images of John Lennon wearing a New York City t-shirt and, standing in front of the Statue of Liberty making the peace sign - two of the most popular of Lennon's images. Bob has worked with major rock acts such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Elton John, Aerosmith, Kiss & Alice Cooper. He toured extensively with the emerging punk and new wave bands including the New York Dolls, Sex Pistols, Clash, Ramones, Patti Smith Group and Blondie. His "Sid Vicious with Hot Dog" photo was acquired in 1999 by The National Portrait Gallery, London, for their permanent collection and his John Lennon NYC...
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Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, MSG, NYC 1972
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Bob Marley, Beacon Theater, New York City 1976
By Bob Gruen
Located in Toronto, ON
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1970s Other Art Style Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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The Ramones, NYC 1975
By Bob Gruen
Located in Toronto, ON
Open and Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Prints Hand Signed by Bob Gruen 8" x 10" Unframed Open Edition 11" x 14" Unframed Open Edition 16" x 20" Unframed Open Edition 20" x 24" U...
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1970s Other Art Style Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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Prince, Long Island NYC 1985
By Bob Gruen
Located in Toronto, ON
Open and Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Prints Hand Signed by Bob Gruen 8" x 10" Unframed Open Edition 11" x 14" Unframed Open Edition 16" x 20" Unframed Open Edition 20" x 24" U...
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1980s Other Art Style Bob Gruen Black and White Photography

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John Lennon Bob Gruen press photo (John Lennon at Madison Square Garden 1972)
By Bob Gruen
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Rare Vintage Bob Gruen John Lennon press photograph, circa 1972 (John Lennon at Madison Square Garden 1972): John Lennon at Madison Square Garden 1972 photographed by the legendary Bob Gruen. John Lennon had the idea to perform a live benefit for the pupils of Willowbrook School in New York City, a state-run institute for children with mental disabilities. Following three days of rehearsals, two concerts took place on this day at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. They were the last full-scale performances given by Lennon in public. Medium: Silver gelatin print c. 1972. Dimensions: 8x10 inches including borders. Surface bending from close viewing-otherwise good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Bob Gruen is one of the most well-known and respected photographers in rock and roll. By the mid 1970s, he was already regarded as one of the foremost documenters of the scene. While living in New York, he notably befriended John Lennon and Yoko Ono and captured intimate moments from their personal lives. Gruen is perhaps best known for an iconic photograph of Lennon wearing a New York City t-shirt. He also photographed major acts such as Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Kiss, and others, while also covering the emerging New Wave and Punk bands including The New York Dolls...
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Bob Gruen (born 1945) is an American photographer known for his rock 'n' roll photographs, he is an author and has appeared in films. Gruen was born in New York City. He began photographing rock stars with Bob Dylan and served as John Lennon's personal photographer during his time in New York City. Gruen is best known for his photograph of Lennon wearing a New York City T-shirt. Other notable celebrities and rock bands photographed by Gruen include the New York Dolls...
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Led Zeppelin "Plane"
Led Zeppelin "Plane"
H 20 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
John Lennon and Yoko Ono Photograph, New York, 1972
By Bob Gruen
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Bob Gruen, "Yoko and John," New York City, 1972 Photographed at the legendary Filmore East when Gruen worked as a personal photographer for this much historic couple. Sil...
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Silver Gelatin

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Find a wide variety of authentic Bob Gruen black and white photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bob Gruen in silver gelatin print, paper, photographic paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Bob Gruen black and white photography, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Alex Sher, Barrie Wentzell, and David H. Gibson. Bob Gruen black and white photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,500 and tops out at $6,000, while the average work can sell for $2,900.

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