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Contemporary Portrait Photography

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
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 Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra Leaning on Tbird
Frank Sinatra Leaning on Tbird

Frank Sinatra Leaning on Tbird, 1955

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 Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elvis Presley and Sweetheart on Motorcycle
Elvis Presley and Sweetheart on Motorcycle

Elvis Presley and Sweetheart on Motorcycle, 1957

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 Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"
Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday", 1953

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...
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face"
Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face"

Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face", 1957

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...
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Ronald Reagan "Tropic Zone"
Ronald Reagan "Tropic Zone"

Ronald Reagan "Tropic Zone", 1953

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 ...
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Flipping with James Dean
Elizabeth Taylor Flipping with James Dean

Elizabeth Taylor Flipping with James Dean, 1955

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...
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"
Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday", 1953

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 Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra with Ford
Frank Sinatra with Ford

Frank Sinatra with Ford, 1950

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...
Category

1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn Glamour Portrait in Tulle
Audrey Hepburn Glamour Portrait in Tulle

Audrey Hepburn Glamour Portrait in Tulle, 1960's

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 Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face"
Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face"

Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face", 1957

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 Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marlon Brando and Bob Hope Fight Over Oscar
Marlon Brando and Bob Hope Fight Over Oscar

Marlon Brando and Bob Hope Fight Over Oscar, 1954

Marilyn Monroe Poolside Glamour
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This captivating pinup features actress Marilyn Monroe standing poolside in a bathing suit and heels. Marilyn Monroe was one of the most popular sex symbols in the early 1950s and ...
Category

1940s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Poolside Glamour
Marilyn Monroe Poolside Glamour

Marilyn Monroe Poolside Glamour, 1949

Love (Stage of Consciousness) - Polaroid, Analog
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Love (Stage of Consciousness) - 2007 part of the 29 Palms, CA project. Featuring Udo Kier and Radha Mitchell 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Love (Stage of Consciousness) - Polaroid, Analog

Stefanie Schneider
Love (Stage of Consciousness) - Polaroid, Analog, 2007

Bette Davis Smoking
By Elmer Fryer
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white image of Bette Davis in a silk gown, reclining while smoking a cigarette. Bette Davis was an American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years and...
Category

1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Bette Davis Smoking
Bette Davis Smoking

Bette Davis Smoking, 1934

Star Ship (Zuma Beach)
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Star Ship (Zuma Beach) - 1999 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artists Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature Label and Certificate. Artist Inventory # 926. Not mo...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Star Ship (Zuma Beach)

Stefanie Schneider
Star Ship (Zuma Beach), 1999

Bodyguard #1
By Luis Gonzalez Palma
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Luis Gonzalez Palma Bodyguard #1, 2010 Original Goldtone photograph, vintage daguerreotype case 4 5/8" x 3 5/8" x 5/8" closed print size: 4.25" x 3.25" Edition 6/6 Luis González Pal...
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Film

Bodyguard #1

Luis Gonzalez Palma
Bodyguard #1, 2010

Edition 1/10 - Beach Huts, Carolles, France, Silver Gelatin Photograph
By Paul Cooklin
Located in Eye, England
Edition 1/10 - Architecture, Amsterdam, Silver Gelatin Photograph Edition of 10 + 5 APs. Front: Signature and edition number with artists blind stamp. 
 Back: Ink stamp and print de...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Film, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gel...

Edition 1/10 - Beach Huts, Carolles, France, Silver Gelatin Photograph
Edition 1/10 - Beach Huts, Carolles, France, Silver Gelatin Photograph

Paul Cooklin
Edition 1/10 - Beach Huts, Carolles, France, Silver Gelatin Photograph, 2018

Volvo 1800ES (Zuma Beach)
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Volvo 1800ES (Zuma Beach) - 1999 20x25cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artists Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature Label and Certificate. Artist Inventory # 201. Not...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Volvo 1800ES (Zuma Beach)

Stefanie Schneider
Volvo 1800ES (Zuma Beach), 1999

After the Storm (Zuma Beach)
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
After the Storm (Zuma Beach) - 1999 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artists Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature Label and Certificate. Artist Inventory # 206. ...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

After the Storm (Zuma Beach)

Stefanie Schneider
After the Storm (Zuma Beach), 1999

Ocean (Zuma Beach)
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Seagull (Zuma Beach) - 1999 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artists Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature Label and Certificate. Artist Inventory # 106. Not moun...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Ocean (Zuma Beach)

Stefanie Schneider
Ocean (Zuma Beach), 1999

The Rolling Stones: The Early Years
Located in Austin, TX
Jagger, Wyman, Watts, Richards & Brian Jones the 'other' British rock band making their mark on the scene in the mid-'60s. Here are the Rolling Stones in their early years. Depicted ...
Category

1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

The Rolling Stones: The Early Years
The Rolling Stones: The Early Years

The Rolling Stones: The Early Years, 1964

Flying (Stage of Consciousness) - Polaroid, Analog
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Flying (Stage of Consciousness) - 2007 part of the 29 Palms, CA project. 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Certifi...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Flying (Stage of Consciousness) - Polaroid, Analog

Stefanie Schneider
Flying (Stage of Consciousness) - Polaroid, Analog, 2007

Before the Storm (Zuma Beach)
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Before the Storm (Zuma Beach) - 1999 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artists Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature Label and Certificate. Artist Inventory # 22741...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Before the Storm (Zuma Beach)

Stefanie Schneider
Before the Storm (Zuma Beach), 1999

Horizon (Zuma Beach), triptych - Contemporary, 21st century, Polaroid, Portrait
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Horizon (Zuma Beach) - 2004 38x37cm each, 38x121cm installed with 5 cm gaps, Edition of 5, 3 Analog C-Prints, hand printed by the artist, based on the Polaroids. Mounted on Alumi...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Horizon (Zuma Beach), triptych - Contemporary, 21st century, Polaroid, Portrait
Horizon (Zuma Beach), triptych - Contemporary, 21st century, Polaroid, Portrait

Stefanie Schneider
Horizon (Zuma Beach), triptych - Contemporary, 21st century, Polaroid, Portrait, 2004

Highway One (Zuma Beach)
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Highway One (Zuma Beach) - 1999 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artists Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature Label and Certificate. Artist Inventory # 201. Not ...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Highway One (Zuma Beach)

Stefanie Schneider
Highway One (Zuma Beach), 1999

Big Boy (Chicks and Chicks and Sometimes Cocks)
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Big Boy (Chicks and Chicks and Sometimes Cocks) - 2019 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and signature label. Art...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Big Boy (Chicks and Chicks and Sometimes Cocks)

Stefanie Schneider
Big Boy (Chicks and Chicks and Sometimes Cocks), 2019

Side Effects (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - Polaroid, Portrait
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Side Effects (The Girl Behind the White Picket Fence) - 2013 20x24cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Signature label and c...
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Side Effects (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - Polaroid, Portrait

Stefanie Schneider
Side Effects (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - Polaroid, Portrait, 2013

Beach Date (Zuma Beach)
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Highway One (Zuma Beach) - 1999 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artists Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature Label and Certificate. Artist Inventory # 201. Not ...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Beach Date (Zuma Beach)

Stefanie Schneider
Beach Date (Zuma Beach), 1999

The Happy Days (Zuma Beach)
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Happy Days (Zuma Beach) - 1999 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artists Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature Label and Certificate. Artist Inventory # 24291. ...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

The Happy Days (Zuma Beach)

Stefanie Schneider
The Happy Days (Zuma Beach), 1999

Flying (Stage of Consciousness) - Polaroid, Analog
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Flying (Stage of Consciousness) - 2007 part of the 29 Palms, CA project. 40x48cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Certifi...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Flying (Stage of Consciousness) - Polaroid, Analog

Stefanie Schneider
Flying (Stage of Consciousness) - Polaroid, Analog, 2007

Mitigating circumstances (Stage of Consciousness) - starring Radha Mitchell
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Mitigating circumstances (Stage of Consciousness) - 2007 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and signature label. A...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Mitigating circumstances (Stage of Consciousness) - starring Radha Mitchell

Stefanie Schneider
Mitigating circumstances (Stage of Consciousness) - starring Radha Mitchell, 2007

Edition 1/10 - Architecture, Amsterdam, Silver Gelatin Photograph
By Paul Cooklin
Located in Eye, England
Edition 1/10 - Architecture, Amsterdam, Silver Gelatin Photograph Edition of 10 + 5 APs. Front: Signature and edition number with artists blind stamp. 
 Back: Ink stamp and print de...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Film, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gel...

Edition 1/10 - Architecture, Amsterdam, Silver Gelatin Photograph
Edition 1/10 - Architecture, Amsterdam, Silver Gelatin Photograph

Paul Cooklin
Edition 1/10 - Architecture, Amsterdam, Silver Gelatin Photograph, 2018

No Reserve
Edition 1/10 - Architecture Facade, Amsterdam, Silver Gelatin Photograph
By Paul Cooklin
Located in Eye, England
Edition 1/10 - Architecture Facade, Amsterdam, Silver Gelatin Photograph Edition of 10 + 5 APs. Front: Signature and edition number with artists blind stamp. 
 Back: Ink stamp and p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Film, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gel...

Edition 1/10 - Architecture Facade, Amsterdam, Silver Gelatin Photograph
Edition 1/10 - Architecture Facade, Amsterdam, Silver Gelatin Photograph

Paul Cooklin
Edition 1/10 - Architecture Facade, Amsterdam, Silver Gelatin Photograph, 2018

No Reserve
Prince, The Artist
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant black and white studio portrait of legendary musician and artist, Prince. Prince was an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, and actor. He is widel...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Prince, The Artist
Prince, The Artist

Prince, The Artist, 1993

Johnny Cash at Levenworth Prison
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage 1970 image capturing country superstar Johnny Cash at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary in Kansas. The prison has held some notorious fig...
Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Johnny Cash at Levenworth Prison
Johnny Cash at Levenworth Prison

Johnny Cash at Levenworth Prison, 1970

Joan Crawford Dramatic Portrait with Axe
Located in Austin, TX
This dramatic black and white portrait features Joan Crawford armed with an axe for her role in "Strait-Jacket". Strait-Jacket is a 1964 American horror-thriller film starring Joan Crawford and Diane Baker in a macabre mother and daughter tale about a series of axe-murders. Released by Columbia Pictures, the film was directed and produced by William Castle...
Category

1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Joan Crawford Dramatic Portrait with Axe
Joan Crawford Dramatic Portrait with Axe

Joan Crawford Dramatic Portrait with Axe, 1964

Stefanie Schneider Polaroid sized unlimited Mini 'Radha Shooting' - signed
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Stefanie Schneider Polaroid sized unlimited Mini 'Radha Shooting' (Long Way Home) - 1999 - signed in front, not mounted. 1 Digital Color Photographs based on a Polaroid. Polaroi...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda, Polaroid

Stefanie Schneider Polaroid sized unlimited Mini 'Radha Shooting' - signed

Stefanie Schneider
Stefanie Schneider Polaroid sized unlimited Mini 'Radha Shooting' - signed, 1999

Bodyguard #7
By Luis Gonzalez Palma
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Luis Gonzalez Palma Bodyguard #7, 2010 Original Goldtone photograph, vintage daguerreotype case 4.5" x 4" x 1" closed Print size: 4.25" x 3.25" Edition 6/6 Luis González Palma’s mul...
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Film

Bodyguard #7

Luis Gonzalez Palma
Bodyguard #7, 2010

Bodyguard #4
By Luis Gonzalez Palma
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Luis Gonzalez Palma Bodyguard #4, 2010 Original Goldtone photograph, vintage daguerreotype case 5" x 4" x .75" closed Print size: 4.25" x 3.25" Edition 4/6 Luis González Palma’s mul...
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Photographic Film

Bodyguard #4

Luis Gonzalez Palma
Bodyguard #4, 2010

Led Zeppelin: Couch Rehearsal
By Jay Thompson
Located in Austin, TX
Great black and white capture of members of Led Zeppelin practicing on their instruments in a living room. Led Zeppelin was an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group...
Category

1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin: Couch Rehearsal
Led Zeppelin: Couch Rehearsal

Led Zeppelin: Couch Rehearsal, 1960's

Smoking Girl
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York, NY
Tyler Shields is a renowned contemporary photographer known for his provocative and bold artistic style. His work often pushes boundaries, blending elements of glamour, violence, and...
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Smoking Girl

Tyler Shields
Smoking Girl, 2022

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Bodyguard #8
By Luis Gonzalez Palma
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Luis Gonzalez Palma Bodyguard #8, 2010 Original Goldtone photograph, vintage daguerreotype case 5" x 4" x .75" closed Print size: 4.25" 3.25" Edition 6/6 Luis González Palma’s multi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Photographic Film

Bodyguard #8

Luis Gonzalez Palma
Bodyguard #8, 2010

Bodyguard #6
By Luis Gonzalez Palma
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Luis Gonzalez Palma Bodyguard #6, 2010 Original Goldtone photograph, vintage daguerreotype case 4.5" x 3.5" x .75" closed Print size: 4.25" x 3.25" Edition 6/6 Luis González Palma’s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Photographic Film

Bodyguard #6

Luis Gonzalez Palma
Bodyguard #6, 2010

Bodyguard #5
By Luis Gonzalez Palma
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Luis Gonzalez Palma Bodyguard #5, 2010 Original Goldtone photograph, vintage daguerreotype case 4.75" x 3.75" x 1" closed Print size: 4.25" x 3.25" Edition 6/6 Luis González Palma’s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Photographic Film

Bodyguard #5

Luis Gonzalez Palma
Bodyguard #5, 2010

Bodyguard #3
By Luis Gonzalez Palma
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Luis Gonzalez Palma Bodyguard #3, 2010 Original Goldtone photograph, vintage daguerreotype case 4 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 7/8" closed Print size: 4.25" x 3.25" Luis González Palma’s multifa...
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Photographic Film

Bodyguard #3

Luis Gonzalez Palma
Bodyguard #3, 2010

Bodyguard #2
By Luis Gonzalez Palma
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Luis Gonzalez Palma Bodyguard #2, 2010 Original Goldtone photograph, vintage daguerreotype case 4 5/8" x 3 5/8" x 3/4" closed Print Size: 4.25' x 3.25" Edition 6/6 Luis González Pal...
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Photographic Film

Bodyguard #2

Luis Gonzalez Palma
Bodyguard #2, 2010

Prince, The Musician
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant color studio capture of legendary musician and artist, Prince. Prince was an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, and actor. He is widely regarded...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Prince, The Musician
Prince, The Musician

Prince, The Musician, 1993

Marilyn Monroe Smiling in Jewels
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. Classic image of the Hollywood l...
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Smiling in Jewels
Marilyn Monroe Smiling in Jewels

Marilyn Monroe Smiling in Jewels, 1953

Audrey Hepburn on the Set of "Sabrina"
Located in Austin, TX
This candid black and white capture features Audrey Hepburn, star of "Sabrina", candid on the set, posed against a large studio light. Film and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn was a Bri...
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn on the Set of "Sabrina"
Audrey Hepburn on the Set of "Sabrina"

Audrey Hepburn on the Set of "Sabrina", 1954

Anna Wong Sitting with Dragon Shadow
By Eugene Robert Richee
Located in Austin, TX
This awesome black and white capture features Anna Wong sitting, posed against a large shadow of a dragon. Anna Wong was an American actress, considered to be the first Toisonese (T...
Category

1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Anna Wong Sitting with Dragon Shadow
Anna Wong Sitting with Dragon Shadow

Eugene Robert Richee
Anna Wong Sitting with Dragon Shadow, 1931

Brigitte Bardot: Hollywood's French Icon
By Giancarlo Botti
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white closeup features French iconic actress Brigitte Bardot in a wide-brimmed hat. Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot, often referred to by her initials B.B., is a...
Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Brigitte Bardot: Hollywood's French Icon
Brigitte Bardot: Hollywood's French Icon

Brigitte Bardot: Hollywood's French Icon, 1970

Louis Armstrong Playing on Balcony
Located in Austin, TX
This color action shot features one of the most influential figures in jazz, trumpeter Louis Amrstrong. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s, and different er...
Category

1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Louis Armstrong Playing on Balcony
Louis Armstrong Playing on Balcony

Louis Armstrong Playing on Balcony, 1960's

Rita Hayworth
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful vintage portrait features Rita Hayworth posed in a Hawaiian outfit, posed amongst palm trees.Rita Hayworth was an American actress and dancer. She achieved fame during...
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth, 1950's

Rolls Royce Legs
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York, NY
Tyler Shields is a renowned contemporary photographer known for his provocative and bold artistic style. His work often pushes boundaries, blending elements of glamour, violence, and...
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Rolls Royce Legs

Tyler Shields
Rolls Royce Legs, 2024

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Elizabeth Taylor in Window Light
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features actress Elizabeth Taylor in full costume, posed elegantly in window light. Elizabeth Taylor was a British-American actress, businesswoman, and...
Category

1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor in Window Light
Elizabeth Taylor in Window Light

Elizabeth Taylor in Window Light, 1960's

Traces of Time III (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - Polaroid, Portrait
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Traces of Time III (The Girl Behind the White Picket Fence) - 2013 20x20cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Signature label...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Traces of Time III (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - Polaroid, Portrait

Stefanie Schneider
Traces of Time III (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - Polaroid, Portrait, 2013

Maxi - Signed limited edition fine art print, Contemporary Oversized nude photo
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Maxi - Signed limited edition archival pigment print on an textured art paper - Edition of 8 Photography : 1988 Bichromate print : 2012 Provenance : Ian Sanderson’s Estate Will b...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Pigment, Giclée, Color, Photographic P...

Maxi - Signed limited edition fine art print, Contemporary Oversized nude photo
Maxi - Signed limited edition fine art print, Contemporary Oversized nude photo

Ian Sanderson
Maxi - Signed limited edition fine art print, Contemporary Oversized nude photo , 1988

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Led Zeppelin Hanging Out
By Jay Thompson
Located in Austin, TX
The legendary rock band, Led Zeppelin fooled around at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles in 1969 featuring Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham. Widely...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin Hanging Out
Led Zeppelin Hanging Out

Led Zeppelin Hanging Out, 1969

Contemporary portrait photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary portrait photography available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add portrait photography created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Stefanie Schneider, Tyler Shields, Urizen Freaza, and Clare Marie Bailey. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Photographic Paper and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary portrait photography, so small editions measuring 1.58 inches across are also available.

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