Black and White Photography
Black and White Photography For Sale
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Untitled Abstraction Reverse #1 and #2
By Ida Lansky
Located in Dallas, TX
Two photographs each 10 x 8 in., vintage gelatin silver prints by Ida Lansky.
Artist stamp on prints' verso.
Ida G. Lansky was born in 1910 in Toronto, Canada. She pursued many careers in her lifetime including Nursing, Art, and Library Science. In 1928 she moved to New York City and later attended New York University, The Jewish Hospital in Brooklyn, NY and Cornell University. In 1942 she received a B.S. in Public Health Nursing.
Ida Lansky moved to Hawaii in 1945 and married Irving Lansky. She then moved to Norman, Oklahoma and then to Denton, Texas where she studied art and was mother to two children, Ellen and Michele.
From 1954 - 1959 she was in the Visual Art studies program at Texas Women’s University in Denton with an emphasis on photography. She studied under Carlotta Corpron.
1959 marked a peak in her art career when she exhibited her photographs in a group exhibition curated by Henry Holmes...
Category
20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
The Hand - Very rare figurative contemporary photography, silver gelatin, unique
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Inspired by the geometric paintings by Cuban artist Carmen Herrera and minimalist photography, a rare one of a kind gelatin silver print, toned with sepia/selenium toned and printed by hand in a traditional darkroom using...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
David Bowie and Band
By Mick Rock
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
David Bowie with Mick Ronson and the Spiders during the filming Jean Genie. 1972
Signed by the late Mick Rock
Edition #14/50
Category
20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Dukes of Windsor in Venice - Vintage B/W photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
The Dukes of Windsor in Venice is an original black and white photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer during their trip in Venice.
With the handwriting and description in It...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Gendarmes on guard, Algeria - Original Vintage Photograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Gendarmes on guard, Algeria is an original black and white vintage photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer.
With the stamp of copyright "Associated Press Photo" on the rear....
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Injured, Algeria - Vintage Photograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Injured, Algeria, the historical photograph is an original black and white vintage photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer.
With the stamp of copyright "Associated Press Pho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Victor Hugo bending with torn underwear
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso.
The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Black and White Portrait of an Elderly Gentleman - Imogen Cunningham
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a seated elderly man by Imogen Cunningham (American, 1883). Presented in a new white mat with black accent. Tag from the studio of Imogen Cunningham affixed to verso of m...
Category
1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
"Brides Magazine, Bedford", New York, NY, 2003
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
11" X 14" Edition of 25.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroi...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Portrait of Anna Magnani (AP) - Vintage B/W photo - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Portrait of Anna Magnani (AP) is a vintage b/w photographic print on single-coated paper realized by Associated Press Photos.
Good condition.
Anna Magnani was born in Rome,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The Harvest
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Edition of 8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure
Gamer
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Edition of 8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure
Black and White Portrait of an Elderly Woman - Imogen Cunningham
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a seated elderly woman by Imogen Cunningham (American, 1883). Presented in a new white mat. Tag from the studio of Imogen Cunningham affixed ...
Category
1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Marisa Pavan and Jean-Pierre Aumont - Vintage Photo - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Marisa Pavan and Jean-Pierre Aumont - Vintage Photo is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1970s.
Good conditions.
Category
1970s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Tabletop
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
Category
1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Palm Springs E-Type (Californication) - Polaroid, Jaguar, vintage, contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Palm Springs E-Type (Californication) - 2021
20x20cm.
Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs.
Archival C-Print, based on a Polaroid.
Certificate and Signature label.
Artist Invento...
Category
1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Mammoth Photograph of Notre Dame
Located in Rochester, NY
Grand tour 19th century photograph of Notre Dame Cathedral, late 19th century. Matted. Unframed.
Category
Late 19th Century Black and White Photography
Materials
Paper
Justice II
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Edition of 8
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure
Victor Hugo in stockings
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso.
The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Victor Hugo in drag with unidentified man in drag
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso.
The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
The French Flag, Algeria - Vintage Photograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The French flag, Algeria, historical photograph is an original black and white vintage photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer.
With the stamp of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The Nuclear Center - Vintage Photograph - 1980
Located in Roma, IT
The nuclear center, vintage photograph is an original black and white photograph realized in 1980 by Agenzia Fotografica "Contrasto, F. Ponzio"
With the stamp of copyright, hand-note...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Sister (Dude Ranch) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Portrait
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
They are always there, it has always been that way (Dude Ranch) - 2022
Sister - triptych
17.78 x 50.8cm
Edition of 7, plus 2 Artist proofs.
Archival C-Pr...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Polaroid, Silver Gelatin
Untitled, Two Nudes
Located in San Francisco, CA
This photograph "Untitled, Two Nudes" 1973 is an original gelatin silver print by famous German photographer and artist Michael Andreas Russ, born 1945. It is signed and dated in the back by the artist. The photograph size is 8.15 x 10.5 inches, framed is 15.15 x 16.75 inches. It is framed in a wooden maple color frame. It is in very excellent condition.
About Michael Andreas Russ.
Michael Andreas Russ (born January 1945 in Berlin) is an German/American photographer, photo designer and film director. Russ' career as a photographer began in New York in the late 1960s where he photographed his fellow acting students. Self-taught, he eventually moved to his own studio off Union Square, Manhattan and connected with the local underground art scene. Photograph by Russ was published on the cover of “Art Direction Magazine of Visual Communication” with a Gertrude Stein quotation: “The composition in which we live makes the art which we see and hear” In his early years Russ focused on men's fashion magazines and erotic sequential photographic scenes for Playboy Press books. He eventually experimented with distinctive photographic techniques, turning 35mm black and white film into chemically toned, masked, solarized and hand colored, one of a kind silver gelatin prints. These 'TinTones' as Russ would call them eventually became the trademark of his work. They were published in popular fashion and lifestyle magazines and brought him international recognition in the art world. His work was published in major fashion, lifestyle and avant-garde magazines, GUNNARS, Mode International, Mode Avant Guarde, PHOTO Magazine, Zoom (photography magazine), as well as German Playboy (magazine), Photo Reporter and cover art to IL Magazine. He also contributed sequential 'sujets de chambre' to Vogue magazine His erotic postcard edition "The Compagnie" became part of the permanent collection of the Musée des arts décoratifs de Paris, an annex to the Louvre museum.
Selected Exhibitions.
1980: Musee des Arts Decoratifs (Louvre Annex, Paris). "Postcard edition The Compagnie"
1983: China Club...
Category
Late 20th Century Other Art Style Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Untitled (Hand with Thimble Ring)
By Chema Madoz
Located in Dallas, TX
Untitled (Black Hand with Thimble Ring), 2003 by Chema Madoz
Toned gelatin silver print, 13 1/4 x 9 7/8 in.
Signed, dated and inscribed by Chema Madoz
Ch...
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Father (Dude Ranch) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Portrait
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
They are always there, it has always been that way (Dude Ranch) - 2022
Father - triptych
17.78 x 50.8cm
Edition of 7, plus 2 Artist proofs.
Archival C-P...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Polaroid, Silver Gelatin
Golden Gate Bridge With Intâs Orange Swigle, Photograph, C-Type
Located in Yardley, PA
Offered Is A Beautiful Richard Scudder Photographic Mixed Media Modern Art Print With Serigraph Overlay “Golden Gate Bride With International Orange...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
The War, Historical Photograph - Vintage Photograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The War, Historical Photograph is an original black and white vintage photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer.
With the stamp of copyright "Associated Press Photo" on the re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Esquire Magazine", New York, NY, 2001
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
11" X 14" Edition of 25.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroids, a new exhibit by Jose Picayo. The opening reception will be held Wednesday, November 7th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The exhibit will run through January 6, 2019.
In this exhibition, Picayo seeks to revive the concept of unadulterated beauty captured as a single moment in time. An unapologetic user of film, Picayo prides himself on his avoidance of digital processing for personal work. When asked why it remains his preferred medium, Picayo answers, “Digital is so overpoweringly real; photography is more magical to me.” For Picayo, Polaroid film is a medium where he can capture something as is – a moment in time. Just to hold the photograph in his hands is enough.
25 Years of Polaroids showcases Picayo’s most iconic work. This exhibit includes personal photographs of Cuba from 1994, Polaroid image transfers showcasing his impressive use of visual texture and his eye for fashion. Also included are his Atget-esque tree portraits from a New Jersey public arboretum in 2012. Additionally, a selection of 8” x 10” Polaroids from Mugshots 2008, will be included, exploring how a person’s soul can be captured in what appear to be basic photographs. The main questions at the heart of Picayo’s photography stem from the mystery of human perception and the precious things that are lost to time.
The invitational image, Rotating Doll, 1997, features a multi-paneled display of polaroids which cover an entire length of a wall. These 20” x 24” Polaroids appear larger than life and were given much praise in Picayo’s recent exhibit Polaroids 2016 at The Erie Museum in Erie, PA. This series stems from a collection of children’s dolls Picayo has found over the years, each one with its own strange and authentic story to tell. By cultivating a deteriorated look reminiscent of antique fresco painting, Picayo examines time using the inanimate faces of broken dolls, reflecting on the objects we hold dear and how they fall apart as we try to hold onto them.
Picayo speaks of his own influences, crediting photographers Eugène Atget, Walker Evans, and Edward Curtis, Michael Disfarmer, and Torkil Gudnason with impact on both his fine and commercial art. He is well known for his work in fashion, but for Picayo his personal and commercial work are interrelated, each extensions of one another. Born in Cuba, Picayo immigrated to Puerto Rico during his childhood and settled in New York City by the early 80s. After receiving his BFA from Parsons School of Design, Picayo began his professional career as a commercial photographer, shooting for magazines such as Vanity Fair, Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. Picayo’s work has since appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, NY Magazine, HG, and Elle Décor. Picayo has held nine solo exhibits to date at the Robin Rice Gallery.
Esquire Magazine...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The War Trench - Vintage Photograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The War Trench, the historical photograph is an original black and white vintage photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer.
With the stamp of copyright "Associated Press Photo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Sade 'Love Deluxe' – Albert Watson, Black & White, Celebrity, Fashion, Sade
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland)
Sade 'Love Deluxe', 1992
Archival pigment print
142 x 107 cm (55 7/8 x 42 1/8 in.)
Edition of 10, plus 2 AP
Print only
Drake purchased a series of Al...
Category
1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Tired Photography Mexico Signed Karol Kállay
By Karol Kallay
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Photography done for the publication Mexico/ Volk und Welt Berlin, 1967, signed on the back by the author.
Category
1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Marie-Chantal & Robert Miller
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso.
The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Nephew (Dude Ranch) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Portrait
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
They are always there, it has always been that way (Dude Ranch) - 2022
Nephew - triptych
17.78 x 50.8cm
Edition of 7, plus 2 Artist proofs.
Archival C-P...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Polaroid, Silver Gelatin
Penny Marshall and Brian Ferry
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
Category
1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
John & Kimiko Powers Home Carbondale
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
Category
1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Anti-Defamation League Dinner with Halston & Elizabeth Taylor
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso.
The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Aspen Valley Hospital
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
Category
1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Roman Temple - Vintage Photograph - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Roman temple vintage photograph was realized by an Anonymous photographer.
Good conditions.
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Brother (Dude Ranch) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Portrait
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
They are always there, it has always been that way (Dude Ranch) - 2022
Brother - triptych
17.78 x 50.8cm
Edition of 7, plus 2 Artist proofs.
Archival C-...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Polaroid, Silver Gelatin
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Robert DuPont, Cornelia Guest, Andy Warhol
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped on the reverse by Andy Warhol Authentication Board. Foundation number also on verso.
The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the Andy Warhol Au...
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Andy Warhol & Pia Zadora
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso.
The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
“Interius” Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print of 1/2
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of 1/2
The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Giclée, Rag Paper
Carol Burnett
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Dated 'SEP 27 1978' on the reverse.
Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy W...
Category
1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Victor Hugo in disarray
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso.
The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Tatum O'Neal, John McEnroe and baby
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso.
The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Ancient Views of Yokohama - Vintage Albumen Prints - 1890s
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Views of Yokohama is a set of four original vintage albumen prints on single cardboard: 26 x 34 cm.
They were realized in 1890s.
Good conditions except for being aged.
Cap...
Category
1890s Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Cardboard
Fred Hughes loading a Warhol painting onto a Learjet 35
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
Category
1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Munich Glyptothek
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Dated 'JUN 01 1982' on the reverse.
Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy W...
Category
1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Liquor bottle, glasses and paper towel still life
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique.
Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso.
The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Varanasi, India
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti depicts nature, eroded and broken down by civilization, but does not put man and the environment in opposite camps. He sees an equal relations...
Category
1990s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Llech y Dribedd, Wales
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti depicts nature, eroded and broken down by civilization, but does not put man and the environment in opposite camps. He sees an equal relations...
Category
1990s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Ambulances, Algeria - Original Vintage Photograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ambulances, Algeria, historical photograph is an original black and white vintage photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer.
With the stamp of copyright "Associated Press Phot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The Birth of Jesus Christ, S. Andrea Church, Pistoia - Vintage Photo Early 1900
Located in Roma, IT
The birth of Jesus Christ, S. Andrea Church, Pistoia is an original photograph taken in Pistoia, Italy, realized by an Anonymous photographer.
Titled on...
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Early 20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Men on the moon, UNIVAC 494 - Vintage Photograph - Early 1970's
Located in Roma, IT
Men on the moon, UNIVAC 494 is an original photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer.
Typed notes on the rear, the description in Italian.
Stamp of Bert Brandt and Associate...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Shop Black and White Photography
There’s a lot to love about black and white photography.
The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. Some might argue that we’re naturally drawn to color photography because it’s the world we know best. This is a shared belief, particularly in the era of camera-phone photography, editing apps and the frenetic immediacy of sharing photos on social media. But when we look at black and white photography, we experience deep, rich shadows and tonal properties in a way that transfixes us. Composition and textures are crisp and engaging. We’re immediately drawn to the subjects of vintage street photography and continue to feel the emotional impact of decades-old photojournalism. The silhouettes of mountains in black and white landscape photography are particularly pronounced, while portrait photography and the skylines of urban cityscapes come to life in monochrome prints.
When decorating with fine photography, keep in mind that some color photographs may not be suitable for every space. However, you can be more daring with black and white photos. The gray tones are classic, sophisticated and generally introduce elegance to any corner of your home, which renders black and white prints amazingly versatile.
Black and white photography adapts to its surroundings like a chameleon might. A single large-scale black and white photograph above the sofa in your living room is going to work with any furniture style, and as some homeowners and designers today are working to introduce more muted tones and neutral palettes to dining rooms and bedrooms, the integration of black and white photography — a hallmark of minimalist decor — is a particularly natural choice for such a setting.
Another advantage to bringing black and white photography into your home is that you can style walls and add depth and character without worrying about disrupting an existing color scheme. Black and white photographs actually harmonize well with accent colors such as yellow, red and green. Your provocative Memphis Group lighting and bold Pierre Paulin seating will pair nicely with the black and white fine nude photography you’ve curated over the years.
Black and white photography also complements a variety of other art. Black and white photos pair well with drawings and etchings in monochromatic hues. They can also form part of specific color schemes. For example, you can place black and white prints in colored picture frames for a pop of color. And while there are no hard and fast rules, it’s best to keep black and white prints separate from color photographs. Color prints stand out in a room more than black and white prints do. Pairing them may detract attention from your black and white photography. Instead, dedicate separate walls or spaces to each.
Once you’ve selected the photography that best fits your space, you’ll need to decide how to hang the images. If you want to hang multiple photos, it’s essential to know how to arrange wall art. A proper arrangement can significantly enhance a living space.
On 1stDibs, explore a vast collection of compelling black and white photography by artists such as Mark Shaw, Jack Mitchell (a photographer you should know), Berenice Abbott and David Yarrow.
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