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Medium: Archival Pigment
Jayne Mansfield on Silk
By Bert Six
Located in Austin, TX
Jayne Mansfield was an American actress, nightclub entertainer, singer, and one of the early Playboy Playmates. She was a major Hollywood sex symbol of the 1950s and early 1960s and ...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Pier Angeli and Dean Martin
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1956 in Hollywood, California: Italian-born actress Pier Angeli shows a wide-eyed American Actor Dean Martin her engagement ring.
Dean Martin was an American singer, actor, a...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Elizabeth Taylor Washing Face
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
A great candid capture of legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor at home washing her face in the bathroom.
Elizabeth Taylor was an English-American actress, businesswoman, and humanita...
Category
1940s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
"Ghost of the Mountain" 40x60 Photography of Mountain Lion Cougar Unsigned Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Image title: "Ghost of the Mountain"
40x60
Printed on Kodak luster using archival ink
Framing available. Inquire for rates.
Shane Russeck is a modern day photographer, adventurer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
James Dean Behind Fence in "Giant"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
James Dean posed sated behind a barbed wire fence for his role in the film 'Giant', 1955.
James Byron Dean was an American actor remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusio...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Bette Davis: Piercing Gaze
By Elmer Fryer
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous capture of Bette Davis posed looking to the camera.
Bette Davis was an American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years and 100 acting credits. She was noted for...
Category
1930s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Arnold Palmer Taking a Swing
By Fred Bauman
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white action shot features Arnold Palmer playing golf, taking a swing as the crowd looks on.
Arnold Palmer was an American professional golfer who is generally regar...
Category
1960s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Greta Garbo "Inspiration"
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white studio portrait features Greta Garbo posed for her role in "Inspiration".
Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American film actress during the 1920s and 1930s. ...
Category
1930s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Jayne Mansfield: Modern Pinup
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful modern pinup features the lovely Jayne Mansfield posed on barstools with modern art on the walls.
Jayne Mansfield was an American film, theater, and television actre...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr in "How to Marry a Millionaire"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This exuberant shot of Sammy Davis Jr. entertaining Marilyn Monroe was taken on the backlot of 20th Century Fox where Marilyn was filming How to Marry a Millionairecirca 1953.
The ...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Marilyn Monroe Glows at ANPA
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid portrait of Marilyn Monroe and Milton Berle standing on stage and smiling into the microphone. Together they stood on stage of The Banshees Welcome Editors and...
Category
1960s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Louis Armstrong: Legendary Musician with Big Smiles
Located in Austin, TX
This portrait features jazz legend Louis Armstrong up close, posed with a big smile.
Louis Armstrong was an American trumpeter, composer, singer, and occasional actor who was one o...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
"Face Off" 36x48 - Black & White Fine Art Photography, Lion Photograph Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of an African Lion by Shane Russeck.
36x48 edition of 12
Signed and numbered
Printed on archival paper and using archival inks
Fra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
64x48 " Hollywood Sign" Photomosaic Pop Fine Art Photography Signed
By Destro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Hollywood Sign" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro.
This image is made up of 100's of smaller images of Hollywood related imagery.
Archival photographic paper
Framing options ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Statuesque 40x60 Back and White Photography Photography of Wild Horses Mustangs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of Northern California Wild Mustangs.
"They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom"
60x40 Edition of 10
Signed and n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Cougar Print 40x60 - Fine Art Photography of Mountain Lion, Cougar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Image title: "Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar"
This is a contemporary photograph of North American Mountain Lion.
"They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom"
40x60 Ed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Elvis Presley Rocking Out on Stage
By Charles Trainor
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white capture of Elvis "The King" Presley performing on stage.
Elvis Presley, also known simply as Elvis, was an American singer, musician, and actor. He is rega...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Jayne Mansfield: A Game of Chance
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This action shot features bombshell star Jayne Mansfield playing roulette in Las Vegas. Captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth, this image features Mansfield looking down eag...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Frank Sinatra in Tbird
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
In this photograph, Frank Sinatra is captured glancing over his shoulder at his friend, photographer Frank Worth, while sitting in his classic Ford Thunderbird.
Frank Sinatra was a...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Rita Hayworth Sunbathing
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid image of Rita Hayworth in Burbank, walking along a beautiful street scene.
This listing is for a limited edition archival print.
What's included:
- Limited ...
Category
1930s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Marilyn Monroe with Classic Roadster for "How to Marry a Millionaire"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Marilyn Monroe posing for a portrait while standing with her car door open on the set of "How to Marry a Millionaire". Beautifully restored from the original 1953 black and white pho...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Elizabeth Taylor Up Close in "Giant"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome capture of starlet Elizabeth Taylor up close behind the scenes while filming 'Giant', 1955.
Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film, about sprawling epic covering...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Hot Air Balloon Scene from "The Wizard of Oz"
By Eric Carpenter
Located in Austin, TX
The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Widely considered to be one of the greatest films in cinema history, it is the best-known an...
Category
1930s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Bette Davis: The Petrified Forest
By Elmer Fryer
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features American actress of film, television, and theater, Bette Davis. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history, she is known fo...
Category
1930s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Greta Garbo "As You Desire Me"
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white studio portrait features Greta Garbo posed for her role in "As You Desire Me".
Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American film actress during the 1920s and 19...
Category
1930s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Mike, Miami Beach, Florida 1998
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition 1 of 25.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is p...
Category
1990s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
40x28 " Elvis by Warhol" Photomosaic Pop Fine Art Photography Unsigned Print
By Destro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"ELVIS BY ANDY WARHOL" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro.
Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smaller images.
Archival photographic paper
Framin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Greta Garbo "Two Faced Woman"
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white silhouette features Greta Grabo in a publicity still for her role in "Two-Faced Woman".
Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American film actress during the 192...
Category
1940s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Greta Garbo "Love"
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white studio portrait features Greta Garbo for her role in "Love", circa 1927.
Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American film actress during the 1920s and 1930s. G...
Category
1920s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Greta Garbo "Love" Publicity Still
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white studio portrait features Greta Garbo for her role in "Love, circa 1927.
Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American film actress during the 1920s and 1930s. Ga...
Category
1920s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
60x45 Jean Michel Basquiat PHOTOMOSAIC Street Pop Art Photography
By Destro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Basquiat"is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons".
Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smalle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Panthera Leo - 40x60, Black and White Lion Photograph, Lion Photography Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an African Lion.
Printed on archival paper using archival inks.
40x60 Unsigned Print
Printed on archival paper and using archival inks
Framing ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
White Flowers on Dress
By Kate Breakey
Located in Sante Fe, NM
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 intellectual and e...
Category
2010s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Pencil, Archival Pigment, Pastel
Busy Beach Street Scene Americana U.S.A. III
By Charles Trainor
Located in Austin, TX
A unique image depicting a bustling street scene along a beach. The terrific period of automobiles and the fashion on the streets also dates the photo to the late 50's to early 60's ...
Category
1960s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Vintage Construction Workers in NYC
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white photograph is a stunning capture of construction workers taking a lunch break up high in NYC. This image would serve as a stunning addition to any space.
This ...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Vintage Chemistry Set
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1960s photograph featuring an abstract shot of scientific apparatus in a chemistry lab.
This listing is for a limited edition archival print.
What's included:
- Limited Edit...
Category
1960s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
James Dean Standing with Porsche at Car Rally
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white action shot of actor James Dean unloading his Porsche at a car rally.
James Dean was an American actor. He is remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionme...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Vintage Circus
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1960s photograph featuring a terrific shot of circus acrobats on horses.
This listing is for a limited edition archival print.
What's included:
- Limited Edition Archival Pr...
Category
1960s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Joan Crawford: Classical Elegance
By Bert Six
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features American film and television actress Joan Crawford. Known best for her roles in films such as "Possessed", "Sudden Fear", and "Whatever Happene...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Frank Sinatra Leaning on Tbird
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Great capture of Frank Sinatra standing with his classic TBird in a garage driveway.
Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor who was one of the most popular and influential ...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Elvis Presley and Sweetheart on Motorcycle
By Bob Williams
Located in Austin, TX
A Vintage 1957 image depicting music's new sensation Elvis Presley on his brand new Harley Davidson FLH in front of his new mansion home, Graceland. With him is his girlfriend actres...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Marilyn Monroe: Outtake Glamour
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Candid capture of Marilyn Monroe behind the scenes while filming "How to Marry a Millionaire" in 1953.
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress model and singer. Famous for playing ...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"
By Bud Fraker
Located in Austin, TX
Audrey Hepburn in a classic black and white headshot from the 1953 film "Roman Holiday".
Film and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn was a British actress, active during Hollywood's Gold...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Elizabeth Taylor with Sunglasses for "Giant"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This iconic and elegant portrait captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth features actress Elizabeth Taylor on the set of the film "Giant" for her role as character Leslie Bene...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face"
By Bud Fraker
Located in Austin, TX
Full-length portrait of Audrey Hepburn posed in all black against a white background for her role in "Funny Face".
Funny Face is a 1957 American musical romantic comedy film directe...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Ronald Reagan "Tropic Zone"
By Bud Fraker
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features American politician and actor Ronald Reagan who served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Prior to the presidency, h...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Marilyn Smiling
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Second in its series, this awesome black and white capture features Marilyn Monroe in her Hollywood prime - captured in a silk dress and fur stole.
A classic image of the Hollywood...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Elizabeth Taylor Flipping with James Dean
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
An image of James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor dancing behind the scenes of the 1950s film "Giant".
Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film directed by George Stevens from a ...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"
By Bud Fraker
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning capture of the starlet actress Audrey Hepburn posed for her role in "Roman Holiday".
Audrey Hepburn was a British actress and humanitarian. Recognized as both a film and f...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Frank Sinatra with Ford
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1955 in Hollywood, California: American jazz musician and singer Frank Sinatra leaning on a classic Ford parked next to a camping trailer.
Frank Sinatra was an American singe...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Audrey Hepburn Glamour Portrait in Tulle
By Bud Fraker
Located in Austin, TX
Great black and white capture of the glamorous Audrey Hepburn posed leaning on a small table, dripping in jewels and beauty.
British actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn is rega...
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1960s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and George Jessel
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1952 in Los Angeles, California: Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with George Jessel in suits with old West sheriff star badges.
Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo c...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face"
By Bud Fraker
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white full length portrait of Audrey Hepburn posed in all black against a white background for her role in "Funny Face".
Funny Face is a 1957 American musical romantic c...
Category
1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Grace Kelly: Classic Portrait of Elegance
By Bud Fraker
Located in Austin, TX
This elegant full-length studio portrait features the 'Princess of Grace', Grace Kelly. This image captures the star in a tulle skirt, sitting on steps inside of a photo studio.
Gra...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
"Old World" 40x28 Black & White Photography Bison Buffalo Unsigned Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an American Bison.
Printed on archival paper and using archival inks
Framing available. Inquire for rates.
Shane Russeck has built a reputati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Belle Starr" 60 x 40 -Wild Horse - Mustang Photograph Photography Art Unsinged
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of a American Wild Mustang.
"They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom"
40 x 60
Framing available. Inquire for r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Soulmates" 40x60 Black and White Photography of Wild Horses Mustangs Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of Northern California Wild Mustangs.
"They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom"
Unsigned
40 x 60
Framing availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Marlon Brando and Bob Hope Fight Over Oscar
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This black-and-white comedic image features Bob Hope and Marlon Brando "fighting" over an Oscar in 1954.
Bob Hope was a British-American comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, and ...
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1950s Contemporary Archival Pigment Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Archival Pigment black and white photography for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Archival Pigment black and white photography available on 1stDibs. While artists have worked in this medium across a range of time periods, art made with this material during the 21st Century is especially popular. If you’re looking to add black and white photography created with this material to introduce a provocative pop of color and texture to an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red and other colors. There are many well-known artists whose body of work includes ceramic sculptures. Popular artists on 1stDibs associated with pieces like this include Gerald Berghammer, Howard Lewis, Kevin Westenberg, and Ian Sanderson. Frequently made by artists working in the Contemporary, Modern, all of these pieces for sale are unique and many will draw the attention of guests in your home. Not every interior allows for large Archival Pigment black and white photography, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are also available
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