Bulgari Scottsdale
1980s Conceptual Figurative Photography
Metal
1980s Conceptual Figurative Photography
Metal
1990s Figurative Photography
Photographic Paper
People Also Browsed
1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art More Art
Resin, Vinyl
20th Century French Art Deco Posters
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1950s Russian Futurist Paintings
Paint
1970s Modern Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Sumi Ink, Acrylic
1930s Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Modern More Art
Ceramic, Glaze
1990s British Posters
Paper
Vintage 1980s American Posters
Paper
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
1990s Realist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Finding the Right figurative-photography for You
Life becomes art in figurative photography. Shared moments are captured and history is recorded in images of people and their lives.
Figurative photography is often used to describe a kind of photography in which people are the subject. Early black and white photography of people can be a glimpse into a past century — witness the celebrated work of photographers such as Ansel Adams or lesser-known artists like Berenice Abbott, for example. The cultural and social standards of the time are captured in these figurative photographs.
Mid-century photos might show the life and fashions of the day, sometimes with the shared thread of humanity, joy and love. Indeed, figurative photographs can be a source of inspiration and wonder, speaking of common life experiences and beauty. Vintage photos of celebrities and iconic actors can be valuable keepsakes as snapshots of a bygone era.
Just as if you were bringing paintings, prints or drawings into your space as part of the decor, there are many ways to arrange your figurative photography. Large photos can be statement pieces in a room. Smaller photographs can be placed on bookcases or on compact wall spaces to add an artistic element to a living room or a bedroom.
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