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Black and White Photography For Sale
Artist: Michael Kenna
Artist: Danny Clinch
Spire, Notre Dame, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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2010s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Six Saints, Notre Dame, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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2010s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Notre Dame, Study 15, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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2010s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Notre Dame, Study 14, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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2010s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Notre Dame, Study 13, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Notre Dame, Study 12, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Notre Dame, Study 11, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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Early 2000s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Notre Dame, Study 10, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbed with artist stamp.
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Early 2000s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Notre Dame, Study 9, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Notre Dame, Study 8, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Notre Dame, Study 7, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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Early 2000s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Notre Dame, Study 6, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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1980s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Notre Dame, Study 5, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Notre Dame, Study I, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Huangshan Mountains, Study 42, Anhui, China: 21st Century - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Huangshan Mountains, Study 42, Anhui, China: 21st Century - Michael Kenna Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Distant Mountains, Passo delle Capannelle l Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. This piece may be available in two sizes - 8 x 8 inches (approx.) and 15 x 15 inches (approx.), both silver gelatin prints, so please contact us. M...
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2010s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Confessional, Study 3, Chiesa di Sant'Andrea, Gualtieri, Reggio Emilia
Located in London, GB
Confessional, Study 3, Chiesa di Sant'Andrea, Gualtieri, Reggio Emilia Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamp...
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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Confessional, Study 9, Chiesa di San Matteo Apostolo, Rossena, Reggio Emilia
Located in London, GB
Confessional, Study 9, Chiesa di San Matteo Apostolo, Rossena, Reggio Emilia Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Confessional, Study 30, Chiesa di San Giorgio, Reggio Emilia - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Confessional, Study 30, Chiesa di San Giorgio, Reggio Emilia - Michael Kenna Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Confessional Study 22, Chiesa di san Giovanni Evangelista - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Confessional Study 22, Chiesa di san Giovanni Evangelista in Santo Stefano Protomartire, Reggio Emilia, Italy, 2007 Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Confessional, Study 35, Basilica Della Beata Vergine della Ghiara, Reggio Emilia
Located in London, GB
Confessional, Study 35, Basilica Della Beata Vergine della Ghiara, Reggio Emilia Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Morning Clouds, Pacentro, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Located in London, GB
Morning Clouds, Pacentro, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Gibbous Moon, Lake Campotosto, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Gibbous Moon, Lake Campotosto, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyright...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Thin Cloud, Campo Imperatore, Abruzzo, Italy - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Located in London, GB
Thin Cloud, Campo Imperatore, Abruzzo, Italy - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Stone Pine Tunnel, Pineto, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna (Black and White
Located in London, GB
Stone Pine Tunnel, Pineto, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Poplar Trees, Fucino, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Located in London, GB
Poplar Trees, Fucino, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Persimmon Tree, Sulmona, Abruzzo, Italy, 2015 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Located in London, GB
Persimmon Tree, Sulmona, Abruzzo, Italy, 2015 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Curious Cloud, Campo Imperatore, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Curious Cloud, Campo Imperatore, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Castle and Sky, Rocca Calascio, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Castle and Sky, Rocca Calascio, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyrigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Above the Clouds, Campo Imperatore, Abruzzo, Italy, 2015 - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Above the Clouds, Campo Imperatore, Abruzzo, Italy, 2015 - Michael Kenna Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Gondolas I, Venice, Italy, 1980
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed by the artist. Edition of 90 original gelatin silver prints. Contact us for availability as we are nearing the end of the edition for this piece.
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1980s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Fourteen Trees, Marbach, Austria
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount.
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1990s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Huangshan Mountains, Study 31, Anhui, China, 2009
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential among ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tempus Fugit, Deerfield Beach, Florida
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. This piece is completely sold out and now av...
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1990s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Stac Pollaidh and Cul Mhor, Loch Bad a Ghail Inverpolly, Scotland
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Clouds, Fence and Snow, Nakafurano, Hokkaido, Japan
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ardvrech Castle, Lock Assynt, Sutherland, Scotland
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Inclined Posts, Lake Akan, Hokkaido, Japan
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Crumbling Boardwalk, Shiga, Honshu, Japan
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Seated Bodhisattvas, Chikurinji, Kochi, Shikoku, Japan
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rock Garden and Roof Shadow, Tosa Kokubunji, Kochi, Shikoku, Japan
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bare Branches, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Twenty Four Trees, Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan, 2005
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tea Estates, Study 1, Munnar, India, 2008
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Nine Boats, Andakarnnazi Beach, Kerala, India, 2008
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Huangshan Mountains, Study 25, Anhui, China, 2008
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Seven Posts in Snow, Rumoi, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount. Signed, dated and numbered and titled with artist’s copyright stamp on the back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 4, Kotan, Hokkaido
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. We have over 2,000 works available by Michae...
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Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Full Moonrise, Chausey Islands, France, 2007 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Located in London, GB
Full Moonrise, Chausey Islands, France, 2007 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Winding Wall, Mont St Michel, France, 2004 - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Winding Wall, Mont St Michel, France, 2004 - Michael Kenna Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with phot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Window and Vines, Abbaye De Fontenay, Bourgogne, France, 2013 - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
signed, dated and numbered on mount signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyright ink stamp on reverse sepia toned silver gelatin print, printed 2013 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Soiree, Beau Rivage, Nice, France, 1996 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Located in London, GB
Soiree, Beau Rivage, Nice, France, 1996 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copy...
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1990s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Seven Pollarded Trees, Chapaize, Bourgogne, France, 1998 - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Seven Pollarded Trees, Chapaize, Bourgogne, France, 1998 - Michael Kenna signed, dated and numbered on mount signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copy...
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1990s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rising Tide, Ault, Picardy, France, 2009 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Located in London, GB
Rising Tide, Ault, Picardy, France, 2009 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's cop...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Reflecting Trees, Saint Valery Sur Somme, France, 2009 - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Reflecting Trees, Saint Valery Sur Somme, France, 2009 - Michael Kenna signed, dated and numbered on mount signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pont de la Tournelle, Paris, France, 1995 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Located in London, GB
Pont de la Tournelle, Paris, France, 1995 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's co...
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1990s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pebble Beach, Ault, Picardy, France, 2009 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Located in London, GB
Pebble Beach, Ault, Picardy, France, 2009 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) signed, dated and numbered on mount signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Mont St Michel, Normandy, France, 1991 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Located in London, GB
Mont St Michel, Normandy, France, 1991 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and sta...
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1990s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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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