Modern Photography
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Karl Lagerfeld Satin Finish Umber Photo-Lithograph of Max Delorme, Nude, 1997
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous photo print by the iconic photographer and fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld of Max Delorme. Image captured and satin finish umber photo-lithograph printed in 1997. Measures: ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Photography
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Paper
Red light Bowery NYC , Photography New york city 2018
Located in Bronx, NY
Red light Bowery NYC , Photography New york city 2018, Danish photographer Bue who has been working in the Fashion and advertisement industry for years has transcended into art photo...
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1990s American Modern Photography
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Paper
Cadillac CST and Blonde, 2002, Framed print by Helmut Newton (1920-2004)
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a fabulous photo shot by world renowned photographer Helmut Newton. This image was a custom commission for a Cadillac/GM in 2002. It was gifted to important players in the w...
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Early 2000s American Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Haute Couture, Paris, 1991, Ellen Von Unwerth
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This fabulous photogragh was taken by Ellen von Unwerth, notable German photographer. It was shot on a movie set in 1991. The photo portrays 2 women, on the set of a movie, in Folli...
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1990s French Modern Photography
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Glass, Paper
Black and White Photograph by Ralph Gibson Signed and Dated
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage gelatin silver photographic print by American photographer Ralph Gibson (1939-)
Untitled, the photograph depicts an antique stone female statue from the back showing the to...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Photography
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Paper
Chromogenic Photograph by Ralph Gibson Signed and Dated
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage chromogenic (C-type) photographic print by American photographer Ralph Gibson (1939-)
Untitled, the photograph depicts a wooden easel against a background of a pink wall. P...
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1990s American Modern Photography
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Paper
F. L. Kennett, "Giacometti", original 1950s black and white modernist photograph
Located in London, GB
F. L. Kennett, "Giacometti", original 1950s black and white modernist photograph.
Bears the photographer's studio stamp on the reverse.
Frederick Leslie Kennett (1924-2012) was a ...
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1950s British Vintage Modern Photography
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Paper
F. L. Kennett, "Bryan Kneale, Head", original 1950s black and white photograph
Located in London, GB
F. L. Kennett, "Bryan Kneale, Head", original 1960s black and white modernist photograph.
Bears the photographer's studio stamp on the reverse.
Frederick Leslie Kennett (1924-2012...
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1950s British Vintage Modern Photography
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Paper
F. L. Kennett, "Lynn Chadwick", original 1950s black and white photograph
Located in London, GB
F. L. Kennett, "Lynn Chadwick", original 1960s black and white modernist photograph.
Bears the photographer's studio stamp on the reverse.
Frederick Leslie Kennett (1924-2012) was...
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1950s British Vintage Modern Photography
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Paper
Two Models for Vivienne Westwood Large Format Polaroid Photo, 2008
Located in London, GB
An original one-off large format Polaroid photograph for the Vivienne Westwood Active Resistance limited edition book produced by Opus. By photographer Zenon Texeira.
Large-format p...
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Early 2000s British Modern Photography
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Paper
Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood Large Format Polaroid, 2008, signed
Located in London, GB
An original one-off large format Polaroid photograph of Andreas Kronthaler (Vivienne Westwood's husband as well as creative director and design partner) for the Vivienne Westwood Act...
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Early 2000s British Modern Photography
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Paper
Model for Vivienne Westwood Large Format Polaroid Photo, 2008
Located in London, GB
An original one-off large format Polaroid photograph for the Vivienne Westwood Active Resistance limited edition book produced by Opus. By photographer Zenon Texeira.
Large-format p...
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Early 2000s British Modern Photography
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Paper
Model for Vivienne Westwood Large Format Polaroid Photo, 2008
Located in London, GB
An original one-off large format Polaroid photograph for the Vivienne Westwood Active Resistance limited edition book produced by Opus. By photographer Zenon Texeira.
Large-format p...
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Early 2000s British Modern Photography
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Paper
Group photograph for Vivienne Westwood Large Format Polaroid Photo, 2008
Located in London, GB
An original one-off large format Polaroid photograph for the Vivienne Westwood Active Resistance limited edition book produced by Opus. By photographer Zenon Texeira.
Large-format p...
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Early 2000s British Modern Photography
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Paper
Signed Laura Bailey for Vivienne Westwood Large Format Polaroid Photo, 2008
Located in London, GB
An original one-off large format Polaroid photograph of Laura Bailey for the Vivienne Westwood Active Resistance limited edition book produced by Opus. By photographer Zenon Texeira....
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Early 2000s British Modern Photography
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Paper
Vivienne Westwood Large Format Polaroid Photo, 2008
Located in London, GB
An original one-off large format Polaroid photograph of Vivienne Westwood and child for the Vivienne Westwood Active Resistance limited edition book produced by Opus. By photographer...
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Early 2000s British Modern Photography
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Paper
Framed Street Photograph by Vivian Maier Editioned with Provenance
By Vivian Maier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A framed black and white street photograph by Vivian Maier (American, 1926-2009), "Untitled, June 25, 1961". This is a gelatin silver print printed in 2014. This sharply contrasted b...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Photography
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Wood, Paper
Framed Street Photograph by Vivian Maier Editioned with Provenance
By Vivian Maier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A framed black and white street photograph by Vivian Maier (American, 1926-2009), untitled and undated (circa 1950s), This is a gelatin silver print printed in 2014. This sharply con...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Photography
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Wood, Paper
Framed Street Photograph by Vivian Maier Editioned with Provenance
By Vivian Maier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A framed black and white street photograph by Vivian Maier (American, 1926-2009), entitled "New York, NY, September 3, 1954", this is a gelatin silver print printed in 2014. This pri...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Photography
Materials
Wood, Paper
Framed Street Photograph by Vivian Maier Editioned with Provenance
By Vivian Maier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A framed black and white street photograph by Vivian Maier (American, 1926-2009), entitled "New York, NY, December 2, 1954", this is a gelatin silver print printed in 2014. This prin...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Photography
Materials
Wood, Paper
Gucci Italy Liberty Flower Picture Frame in Box
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Gucci designed this lovely romantic picture photo frame. The frame boasts PU paper with textured patterns in a timeless and elegant "liberty flower" design in fresh ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Photography
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Metal
1998 Photo by Michael Kenna "Beauty and the Beast"
Located in Houston, TX
Pencil Signed 1998 Photo by Michael Kenna "Beauty and the Beast" Limited Edition small run 14/45 Silver Gelatin Print
Vaux-le-Vicomte
Michael Kenna is known for his black and white...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Photography
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Wood, Paper
Vintage Photograph Pharaonic Light by Ralph Gibson
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage black and white gelatin silver black and white print by American photographer Gibson Ralph (born 1939, Los Angeles, CA),
An iconic photo from Gibson's 1991 series Pharaonic...
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1990s American Modern Photography
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Paper
Modern Male Nude Photo, K. Hansen, 8 of 10, 1994
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern male nude photo, K. Hansen, 8 of 10, 1994
Image 7"x 5", singed and titled in pencil 8/10, K.Hansen '94
Archival framing, ready to hang.
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Modern, Large Black and White Photographs, Floral Still Life, Framed, 1990s
Located in Stamford, CT
Modern, Large Black and White Photographs, Floral Still Life, Framed, 1990s
Five large floral still life framed photographs from the Avon Corporate Collection. Price is for each ind...
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1990s American Modern Photography
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Glass
The New Yorker Cartoonists, by Arnold Newman
Located in Sharon, CT
A large photographic reproduction print with Arnold Newman signature in matrix of all The New Yorker Cartoonists as a group. Taken and printed in 1997. Each cartoonist received 2 of these prints, this one was
Al Ross...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography
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Paper
George Machado Orig B&WPhotograph Male Portrait “One of a Kind Collage” Series
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is one of the series of original black-and-white photographs “collage series” being offered for sale for the first time. George Machado was the menswear designer of Zylos George...
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1990s American Modern Photography
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Paper
“Three Girls in Studio, Cairo” Limited Edition Print 2/3 by Youssef Nabil
Located in Dubai, AE
“Three Girls in Studio, Cairo” is a print of a Black and White photgraph by Youssef Nabil from 1993, hand-colored by the artist. Exhibition label at the verso states, that this print...
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Early 2000s Egyptian Modern Photography
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Acrylic, Paper
Collage Art, Photo Collage, Contemporary Art, “Untitled”, By Donovan G Davis
Located in Toronto, ON
Donovan Davis’s is a Canadian based artist currently residing in Toronto. He has over two decades dedicated to deconstructing and reconstructing photo based images.
His photo collag...
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2010s Canadian Modern Photography
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Paper
Collage Art, Photo Collage, Contemporary Art, “Untitled”, By Donovan G Davis
Located in Toronto, ON
Donovan Davis’s is a Canadian based artist currently residing in Toronto. He has over two decades dedicated to deconstructing and reconstructing photo based images.
His photo collag...
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2010s Canadian Modern Photography
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Paper
Collage Art, Photo Collage, Contemporary Art, “Untitled”, By Donovan G Davis
Located in Toronto, ON
Donovan Davis’s is a Canadian based artist currently residing in Toronto. He has over two decades dedicated to deconstructing and reconstructing photo based images.
His photo collag...
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2010s Canadian Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Collage Art, Photo Collage, Contemporary Art, “Untitled”, By Donovan G Davis
Located in Toronto, ON
Donovan Davis’s is a Canadian based artist currently residing in Toronto. He has over two decades dedicated to deconstructing and reconstructing photo based images.
His photo collag...
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2010s Canadian Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Collage Art, Photo Collage, Contemporary Art, By Donovan G Davis
Located in Toronto, ON
Donovan Davis’s is a Canadian based artist currently residing in Toronto. He has over two decades dedicated to deconstructing and reconstructing photo based images.
His photo collag...
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2010s Canadian Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Vintage 3-Dimensional New York City Skyline Photograph, Twin Towers, Framed
Located in Miami, FL
Framed Three Dimensional New York City Skyline Photograph with the Twin Towers
Offered for sale is a framed overscale black and white photograph of New York...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography
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Paper
Framed Editioned Vintage Photograph Adam in Central Park New York Arthur Tress
By Arthur Tress
Located in Atlanta, GA
A framed black and white gelatin silver photograph by American surrealist photographer Arthur Tress (1940-). Entitled "Adam in Central Park, New York". the gelatin silver print was m...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography
Materials
Wood, Paper
Framed Editioned Dali Photograph by Philippe Halsman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979)
Medium: Gelatin silver print
Title: Dalí with Rhinoceros
Date: 1956; Printed in 1981 as part of the ten-piece Dali Portfolio...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Photography
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Wood, Paper
Whimsical Elegance: Gem from 'A Kokeshi World' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of David Urbano's untitled photography, a delicate masterpiece hailing from the 'A Kokeshi World' collection. Capturing the essence of Kokes...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
David Urbano's Unique Photography: 'Mon Cadeau' Collection, Limited Edition
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a visual journey with David Urbano's mesmerizing photography, created in his hometown of Barcelona around 2023. This untitled masterpiece is a distinguished addition to the...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
Framed Editioned Dali Photograph by Philippe Halsman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979)
Medium: Gelatin silver print
Title: Dali Fishing
Date: 1954; Printed in 1981 as part of the ten-piece Dali Portfolio...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Photography
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Wood, Paper
Framed Edition Dali Photograph by Philippe Halsman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist: Philippe Halsman (1906-1979)
Medium: Gelatin Silver Print
Title: Invisible Dali
Date: 1954; Printed in 1981 as part of the ten-piece Dali Portfolio...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Photography
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Wood, Paper
Sculpted Elegance: Gem from the 'Men of Marble' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the realm of timeless beauty with David Urbano's untitled photography, a delicate masterpiece from the exclusive 'Men of Marble' collection. This color photograph captures ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
David Urbano's Unique Photography: 'Mon Cadeau' Collection, Limited Edition
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a visual journey with David Urbano's mesmerizing photography, created in his hometown of Barcelona around 2023. This untitled masterpiece is a distinguished addition to the 'Mon Cadeau' collection, drawing inspiration from the iconic Man...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
Whimsical Elegance: Gem from 'A Kokeshi World' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of David Urbano's untitled photography, a delicate masterpiece hailing from the 'A Kokeshi World' collection. Capturing the essence of Kokes...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Sculpted Elegance: Gem from the 'Men of Marble' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the realm of timeless beauty with David Urbano's untitled photography, a delicate masterpiece from the exclusive 'Men of Marble' collection. This color photograph captures ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
David Urbano's Unique Photography: 'Mon Cadeau' Collection, Limited Edition
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a visual journey with David Urbano's mesmerizing photography, created in his hometown of Barcelona around 2023. This untitled masterpiece is a distinguished addition to the 'Mon Cadeau' collection, drawing inspiration from the iconic Man...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
Untitled Photography from the 'Cuatricomia' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a visual journey with David Urbano's mesmerizing untitled work from the 'Cuatricomia' collection. This exceptional Giclée print on Hahnemühle Paper is a singular representa...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
Whimsical Elegance: Gem from 'A Kokeshi World' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of David Urbano's untitled photography, a delicate masterpiece hailing from the 'A Kokeshi World' collection. Capturing the essence of Kokes...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
Sculpted Elegance: Gem from the 'Men of Marble' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the realm of timeless beauty with David Urbano's untitled photography, a delicate masterpiece from the exclusive 'Men of Marble' collection. This color photograph captures ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
Untitled Photography from the 'Cuatricomia' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a visual journey with David Urbano's mesmerizing untitled work from the 'Cuatricomia' collection. This exceptional Giclée print on Hahnemühle Paper is a singular representa...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
Whimsical Elegance: Gem from 'A Kokeshi World' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of David Urbano's untitled photography, a delicate masterpiece hailing from the 'A Kokeshi World' collection. Capturing the essence of Kokes...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
David Urbano's Unique Photography: 'Mon Cadeau' Collection, Limited Edition
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a visual journey with David Urbano's mesmerizing photography, created in his hometown of Barcelona around 2023. This untitled masterpiece is a distinguished addition to the 'Mon Cadeau' collection, drawing inspiration from the iconic Man...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
Sculpted Elegance: Gem from the 'Men of Marble' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the realm of timeless beauty with David Urbano's untitled photography, a delicate masterpiece from the exclusive 'Men of Marble' collection. This color photograph captures ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
Sculpted Elegance: Gem from the 'Men of Marble' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the realm of timeless beauty with David Urbano's untitled photography, a delicate masterpiece from the exclusive 'Men of Marble' collection. This color photograph captures ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
Harmony Unveiled: David Urbano's Collection of Four Captivating Photographs
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 'Cuatricomia Harmony,' an extraordinary collection by David Urbano featuring four captivating photographs that dance with color and depth....
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
Zig Zag Radiance: Color Photography from 'Sit Z' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the delicate brilliance of David Urbano's framed photography, an untitled gem hailing from the inspiring 'Sit Z' collection. Drawing inspiration from the visionary Gerrit Rietveld, Urbano captures the essence of the Zig Zag Modern...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
Whimsical Elegance: Gem from 'A Kokeshi World' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of David Urbano's untitled photography, a delicate masterpiece hailing from the 'A Kokeshi World' collection. Capturing the essence of Kokes...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Sculpted Elegance: Gem from the 'Men of Marble' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the realm of timeless beauty with David Urbano's untitled photography, a delicate masterpiece from the exclusive 'Men of Marble' collection. This color photograph captures ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Whimsical Elegance: Gem from 'A Kokeshi World' Collection by David Urbano
By David Urbano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of David Urbano's untitled photography, a delicate masterpiece hailing from the 'A Kokeshi World' collection. Capturing the essence of Kokes...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography
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Paper
Modern photography for sale on 1stDibs.
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