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Black and White Photography For Sale
Color:  Black
Marilyn Monroe on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionaire"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful image of Marilyn Monroe leaning against a wall while behind the scenes of "How to Marry a Millionaire". In the early 1950s, Monroe became a popular actress with roles in ...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionaire"
Marilyn Monroe on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionaire"

Marilyn Monroe on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionaire", 1953

Bad Luck Gloria Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Bad Luck Gloria 1951 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition American actor Jose Ferrer (1912 – 1992) commiserates with Gloria Swanson after losing out in the contest for the Best Actress oscar, while the winner, Judy Holliday...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Bad Luck Gloria Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons
Bad Luck Gloria Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1951 (printed later)

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James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor in Car on the Set of Giant
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor in a car on the set of the 1950s Film "Giant". Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film, directed by George Stevens from a screenplay adapte...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor in Car on the Set of Giant
James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor in Car on the Set of Giant

James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor in Car on the Set of Giant, 1955

Jimmy Stewart and Family at Baseball Game
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid portrait of Jimmy Stewart and his family watching a game of baseball from the bleachers, circa 1954. Jimmy Stewart was an American actor and military pilot. ...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jimmy Stewart and Family at Baseball Game
Jimmy Stewart and Family at Baseball Game

Jimmy Stewart and Family at Baseball Game, 1954

New England Skiing Essentials Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
New England Skiing 1955 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition A skier carrying his boots in New Hampshire, 1955. unframed Silver gelatin print printed 2023 20×20″ - p...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

New England Skiing Essentials Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

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New England Skiing Essentials Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1955 (printed later)

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New England Skiing Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
New England Skiing 1955 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition two women recline on improvised sunbeds in New Hampshire, 1955. unframed Silver gelatin print printed 2...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

New England Skiing Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

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New England Skiing Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1955 (printed later)

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French Polo Crowd Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
French Polo Crowd 1950 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition A group of spectators at a polo match, France, circa 1950. unframed Silver gelatin print printed 2023 16 ...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

French Polo Crowd Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

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French Polo Crowd Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1950 (printed later)

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Carl Sandburg: Pulitzer Prize Poet
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1960s photograph of legendary poet Carl Sandberg. This striking portrait features a fascinating close-up look at the three time Pulitzer Prize winner. This listing is for a l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Carl Sandburg: Pulitzer Prize Poet
Carl Sandburg: Pulitzer Prize Poet

Carl Sandburg: Pulitzer Prize Poet

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...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bette Davis Smoking
Bette Davis Smoking

Bette Davis Smoking, 1934

Led Zeppelin at Chateau Marmont
By Jay Thompson
Located in Austin, TX
Incredible 1969 photograph of one of the world's greatest rock bands, Led Zeppelin. This photograph was taken by Jay Thompson during a memorable photoshoot at LA's Chateau Marmont. G...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin at Chateau Marmont
Led Zeppelin at Chateau Marmont

Led Zeppelin at Chateau Marmont, 1969

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver at the 30th Annual Boomtown Party
Located in Austin, TX
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver attend the Share 30th annual Boomtown party at the Universal Amphitheatre. Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor, producer, bu...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver at the 30th Annual Boomtown Party
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver at the 30th Annual Boomtown Party

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver at the 30th Annual Boomtown Party, 1983

Greta Garbo "Two Faced Woman"
By Clarence Sinclair Bull
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...
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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Greta Garbo "Two Faced Woman"
Greta Garbo "Two Faced Woman"

Greta Garbo "Two Faced Woman", 1941

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...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Vintage Circus
Vintage Circus

Vintage Circus, 1960's

SURUWAHA, AMAZONAS, BRAZIL
By Sebastião Salgado
Located in Tulsa, OK
Sebastião Salgado SURUWAHA, AMAZONAS, BRAZIL, 2017 Signed and dated in pencil on sheet verso Gelatin silver print 20 x 24"
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

SURUWAHA, AMAZONAS, BRAZIL

Sebastião Salgado
SURUWAHA, AMAZONAS, BRAZIL, 2017

Luxury Dining Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Seaplane At Palm Beach 1955 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Patsy Pulitzer (nee Patsy Bartlett) leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Ser...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Luxury Dining Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

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Luxury Dining Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1955 (printed later)

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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...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

Marilyn Monroe Glows at ANPA
Marilyn Monroe Glows at ANPA

Marilyn Monroe Glows at ANPA, 1960

Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white portrait features actress Grace Kellythe "Princess of Grace"attending Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window premier in 1954. She is captured here looking at th...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window
Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window

Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window, 1956

Cary Grant and Kim Novak
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid portrait of Kim Novak and Cary Grant dancing at an event in 1956. Cary Grant was an English-American actor known for his mid-Atlantic accent, debonair demean...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

Cary Grant and Kim Novak
Cary Grant and Kim Novak

Cary Grant and Kim Novak, 1956

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Louis Armstrong: Legendary Musician with Big Smiles
Louis Armstrong: Legendary Musician with Big Smiles

Louis Armstrong: Legendary Musician with Big Smiles, 1950's

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra in Tbird
Frank Sinatra in Tbird

Frank Sinatra in Tbird, 1955

Citizen Kane Iconic Scene
By Alexander Kahle
Located in Austin, TX
Iconic scene from the influential film "Citizen Kane"..Citizen Kane is a 1941 American drama film produced by, directed by, and starring Orson Welles. He also co-wrote the screenplay...
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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Citizen Kane Iconic Scene
Citizen Kane Iconic Scene

Citizen Kane Iconic Scene, 1941

Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans, and Roy Rogers Singing
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Great candid black and white capture featuring Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans and her husband Roy Rogers, dressed in cowboy gear singing together. met Dale Evans in 1944 when they were cast in a film together. They were well known as advocates for adoption and as founders and operators of children's charities. They adopted several children. Both were outspoken Christians after their marriage. Beginning in 1949, they were part of the Hollywood Christian Group, founded by their friend, Louis Evans, Jr., the organizing pastor of Bel Air Church. The group met in Henrietta Mears's home and later in the home of Evans and Colleen Townsend, after their marriage. Billy Graham...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans, and Roy Rogers Singing
Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans, and Roy Rogers Singing

Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans, and Roy Rogers Singing, 1955

Bob Hope: Legendary Comedian in Trailer
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This black-and-white action shot features Bob Hope exiting his trailer in 1955. Bob Hope was a British-American stand-up comedian vaudeville actor, singer, dancer, athlete, and aut...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bob Hope: Legendary Comedian in Trailer
Bob Hope: Legendary Comedian in Trailer

Bob Hope: Legendary Comedian in Trailer, 1955

Arnold Schwarzenegger Flexing
By Arthur Gordon
Located in Austin, TX
A Vintage 1976 image depicting a young Arnold Schwarzenegger, the champion bodybuilder who was Mr. Olympia a staggering seven times. Schwarzenegger would become the biggest action mo...
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1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Arnold Schwarzenegger Flexing
Arnold Schwarzenegger Flexing

Arnold Schwarzenegger Flexing, 1976

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Up Close in "Giant"
Elizabeth Taylor Up Close in "Giant"

Elizabeth Taylor Up Close in "Giant", 1955

Greta Garbo "Inspiration"
By Clarence Sinclair Bull
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. ...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Greta Garbo "Inspiration"
Greta Garbo "Inspiration"

Greta Garbo "Inspiration", 1931

Marlon Brando on Bike for "The Wild One"
By Homer van Pelt
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome capture of Marlon Brando posed on his bike for his role in "The Wild One", 1953. Marlon Brando was an American actor and film director with a career spanning 60 years, duri...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marlon Brando on Bike for "The Wild One"
Marlon Brando on Bike for "The Wild One"

Marlon Brando on Bike for "The Wild One", 1953

Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One"
By Homer van Pelt
Located in Austin, TX
Marlon Brando posed on a bike for the film "The Wild One". The Wild One is a 1953 American film noir crime film directed by Laszlo Benedek and produced by Stanley Kramer. It is mos...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One"
Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One"

Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One", 1953

Led Zeppelin Sitting at a Kitchen Table
By Jay Thompson
Located in Austin, TX
Candid black and white capture of members of Led Zeppelin sitting at a kitchen table, circa 1969. Led Zeppelin was an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group consiste...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

Led Zeppelin Sitting at a Kitchen Table
Led Zeppelin Sitting at a Kitchen Table

Led Zeppelin Sitting at a Kitchen Table, 1969

Light and Shadow, Gina Lollobrigida
By Armando Pietrangeli
Located in Austin, TX
The beautiful Gina Lollobrigida is captured here dramatically in this striking 1960's photograph by noted Italian fashion photographer, Armando Pietrangeli. Gina Lollobrigida is an...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Light and Shadow, Gina Lollobrigida
Light and Shadow, Gina Lollobrigida

Light and Shadow, Gina Lollobrigida, 1960

Marilyn Monroe with Hairdresser on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionare"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful image of Marilyn Monroe behind the scenes of "How to Marry a Millionaire" Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, singer, and model. Famous for playing comedic "blonde b...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe with Hairdresser on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionare"
Marilyn Monroe with Hairdresser on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionare"

Marilyn Monroe with Hairdresser on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionare", 1950's

Stunning Clark Gable at Academy Awards
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Great candid black and white artistic capture of star actor Clark Gable smiling at the Academy Awards. Clark Gable was an American film actor, often referred to as "The King of Hol...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Stunning Clark Gable at Academy Awards
Stunning Clark Gable at Academy Awards

Stunning Clark Gable at Academy Awards, 1954

Orson Welles Filming Citizen Kane
By Alexander Kahle
Located in Austin, TX
This rare image was taken behind the scenes of the cast working on a scene in the 1941 film "Citizen Kane". Citizen Kane is a 1941 American drama film by Orson Welles, its producer...
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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Orson Welles Filming Citizen Kane
Orson Welles Filming Citizen Kane

Orson Welles Filming Citizen Kane, 1941

Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, and Marilyn Monroe: "How to Marry a Millionaire"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Lauren BacallBetty Grable & Marilyn Monroe behind the scenes of "How to Marry a Millionaire". How to Marry a Millionaire is a 1953 American romantic comedy film directed by Jean Ne...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, and Marilyn Monroe: "How to Marry a Millionaire"
Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, and Marilyn Monroe: "How to Marry a Millionaire"

Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, and Marilyn Monroe: "How to Marry a Millionaire", 1953

Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage
By George Hurrell
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features Clark Gable pose on a sound stage, circa 1931. Clark Gable was an American film actor and military officer, often referred to as "The King of...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage
Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage

Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage, 1931

Marilyn Monroe Smiling with Microphone
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features the iconic actress Marilyn Monroe smiling and talking into a microphone. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer. Famous fo...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Smiling with Microphone
Marilyn Monroe Smiling with Microphone

Marilyn Monroe Smiling with Microphone, 1955

Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Rooney
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Marilyn Monroe & Mickey Rooney This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: - Limited Edition Archival Print - Numbered Certificate of Authenticity Size...
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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Rooney
Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Rooney

Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Rooney, 1948

Debra Paget in Dramatic Portrait
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of actress Debra Paget in a high contrast dramatic head-and-shoulders portrait. Debra Paget is an American actress and entertainer. She is perhaps best kno...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Debra Paget in Dramatic Portrait
Debra Paget in Dramatic Portrait

Debra Paget in Dramatic Portrait, 1950's

Fred Astaire: The Gay Divorcee
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Austin, TX
Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and television presenter. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential dancers in the history of film and t...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Fred Astaire: The Gay Divorcee
Fred Astaire: The Gay Divorcee

Fred Astaire: The Gay Divorcee, 1934

Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey singing and playing instruments on couch, circa 1958. Kirk Douglas was an American actor and filmmaker.Douglas developed int...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey
Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey

Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey, 1958

Golden Gate Bridge, detail, San Francisco, black & white photography, cityscape
By Gerald Berghammer
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art cityscape - landscape photography. Golden gate bridge detail with the tower and beautiful lamps, San Francisco, California, USA. Archival pigment ink print a...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Black and White, Digital, Archival Pigment...

Golden Gate Bridge, detail, San Francisco, black & white photography, cityscape
Golden Gate Bridge, detail, San Francisco, black & white photography, cityscape

Gerald Berghammer
Golden Gate Bridge, detail, San Francisco, black & white photography, cityscape, 2015

Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the Premier of Rear Window
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the premiere of "Rear Window" in 1954. Rear Window is a 1954 American mystery thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by John Michael Hayes based on Cornell Woolrich...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the Premier of Rear Window
Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the Premier of Rear Window

Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the Premier of Rear Window, 1954

Monroe Throws the First Pitch
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Marilyn Monroe with Ralph Edwards on a baseball diamond, throwing the first pitch to start a game in 1958. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer. Famous for pla...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

Monroe Throws the First Pitch
Monroe Throws the First Pitch

Monroe Throws the First Pitch, 1958

In The Yard, Train Yard With Worker Sepia Toned
Located in Carmel, CA
Hand Printed and Sepia Toned by Artist Print Date 2011 Edition 8/20 Over Matted Excellent Condition
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2010s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

In The Yard, Train Yard With Worker Sepia Toned
In The Yard, Train Yard With Worker Sepia Toned

Phil Kember
In The Yard, Train Yard With Worker Sepia Toned, 2010

Natalie Wood Classic Portrait
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Frank Worth captured this classic image of Natalie Wood in 1952. At this point, Wood was already a star having starred in films including Miracle on 34th Street as a child but had no...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Natalie Wood Classic Portrait
Natalie Wood Classic Portrait

Natalie Wood Classic Portrait, 1952

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jayne Mansfield: A Game of Chance
Jayne Mansfield: A Game of Chance

Jayne Mansfield: A Game of Chance, 1950's

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at Oscars
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Candid black and white capture of actor Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at the Oscars, circa 1952. On May 21, 1945, Bacall married actor Humphrey Bogart, 25 years her senior. The...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at Oscars
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at Oscars

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at Oscars, 1952

Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on Set
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on the set of "Battle Circus", circa 1953. Battle Circus is a 1953 American war film directed by Richard Brooks, who also co-wrote the screenplay w...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on Set
Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on Set

Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on Set, 1953

Jimi Hendrix Backstage
By Jay Thompson
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome candid capture of the rock god Jimi Hendrix, seated backstage. Jimi Hendrix was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only fo...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jimi Hendrix Backstage
Jimi Hendrix Backstage

Jimi Hendrix Backstage, 1968

Marlon Brando and Mary Murphy in "The Wild One"
By Homer van Pelt
Located in Austin, TX
Legendary film still capture of Marlon Brando and Mary Murphy posed for their roles in the 1953 film "The Wild One". The Wild One is a 1953 American film noir crime film directed b...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marlon Brando and Mary Murphy in "The Wild One"
Marlon Brando and Mary Murphy in "The Wild One"

Marlon Brando and Mary Murphy in "The Wild One", 1953

Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long Getting Gas
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage capture of Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long getting gas in a classic car. Mamie Van Doren is an American actressmodelsingerand sex symbol. She is p...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long Getting Gas
Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long Getting Gas

Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long Getting Gas, 1956

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...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Vintage Chemistry Set
Vintage Chemistry Set

Vintage Chemistry Set, 1960's

Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage II
By George Hurrell
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features Clark Gable pose on a sound stage, circa 1931. Clark Gable was an American film actor and military officer, often referred to as "The King of...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage II
Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage II

Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage II, 1931

George Foreman: Legendary Fighter
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular 1970s action shot featuring heavyweight champion George Foreman in his prime. George Foreman is an American former professional boxer, e...
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1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

George Foreman: Legendary Fighter
George Foreman: Legendary Fighter

George Foreman: Legendary Fighter, 1970's

Ingrid Bergman in the Studio
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely studio capture of Ingrid Bergman posed in the studio. Ingrid Bergman was a Swedish actress who starred in a variety of European and American films and won three Academy Awar...
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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Ingrid Bergman in the Studio
Ingrid Bergman in the Studio

Ingrid Bergman in the Studio, 1945

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...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Arnold Palmer Taking a Swing
Arnold Palmer Taking a Swing

Arnold Palmer Taking a Swing, 1960's

Jackie Kennedy, leaving the Hospital, Paris, France, 30 x 20, 5 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Jackie Kennedy, leaving the Hospital, Paris, France, 30 x 20, 5 cm
Jackie Kennedy, leaving the Hospital, Paris, France, 30 x 20, 5 cm

Tony Grylla
Jackie Kennedy, leaving the Hospital, Paris, France, 30 x 20, 5 cm, 1970s

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Fred Mcmurray and Jimmy Stewart
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white comedic candid shot of Fred McMurray and Jimmy Stewart backstage. This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: - Limited Edition Archival...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Fred Mcmurray and Jimmy Stewart
Fred Mcmurray and Jimmy Stewart

Fred Mcmurray and Jimmy Stewart, 1955

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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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