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Black and White Photography For Sale
Artist: Terry O'Neill
Artist: David H. Gibson
Water Cascade: Mystery, 11 1819, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognit...
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Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sunrise, August 26, 2010, 7:50 AM, Eagle Nest Lake, New Mexico
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognit...
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Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Water Cascade, 07 1613, British Columbia, Canada
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognit...
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Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Cloud March, Fort Davis, Texas
Located in Dallas, TX
"I like to go back to a place. Seasons change. Light, which is theater, changes. Nature is tumultuous, and our contact with it makes life happen.” David H. Gibson is a lifelong ph...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Faye Dunaway at the Beverly Hills Hotel' -Black and White Edition
Located in New York, NY
Faye Dunaway at the Beverly Hills Hotel 1977, Printed Later Silver gelatin print 30 x 30 inches Estate signature stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry O'Neill CBE (1938-2019) was an eminent English photographer known for his masterful documentation of the 1960s fashions, styles, and celebrities. Born in London, his artistry deftly exhibited the keenness of capturing his subjects in candid moments or unconventional environments, reflecting a compelling narrative that was both revealing and authentic. O'Neill's photographic legacy spans across prominent personalities, including influential figures such as Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, iconic musicians like Frank Sinatra, Elvis, and Amy Winehouse, eminent actresses like Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot, supermodel Kate Moss, and every James Bond from Sean Connery to Pierce Brosnan. This diversity underscores O'Neill's proficiency in embracing the breadth of fame and human charisma. His extraordinary contribution to photography won him The Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal in 2011, a testament to his enduring influence. His work has graced numerous exhibitions, contributing to the art form's rich history. Terry O'Neill's indelible mark on photographic art continues to be celebrated at IFAC Arts, and elsewhere. For the complete catalogue of Terry O'Neiil on 1stdibs follow us at International Fine Arts...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Road and Sunstreams, Angelina National Forest, Broaddus, Texas
Located in Dallas, TX
"I like to go back to a place. Seasons change. Light, which is theater, changes. Nature is tumultuous, and our contact with it makes life happen.” - David H. Gibson David H. Gibso...
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20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dawn Along Cypress Creek
Located in Dallas, TX
"My work is about respecting the beauty that remains and the poetry that is found." David H. Gibson is a lifelong photographer whose first contact with the medium was in his fathe...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Nava Creek Bottom, Nacogdoches, Texas
Located in Dallas, TX
"I like to go back to a place. Seasons change. Light, which is theater, changes. Nature is tumultuous, and our contact with it makes life happen.” - David H. Gibson David H. Gibson is a lifelong photographer whose first contact with the medium was in his father's darkroom before he could read. Gibson received a B.A. from Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, and an M.A. at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. His early work in theater lighting...
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1990s Romantic Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Lachan Strand, Castletown, County Mayo, Ireland
Located in Dallas, TX
"I like to go back to a place. Seasons change. Light, which is theater, changes. Nature is tumultuous, and our contact with it makes life happen.” - David H. Gibson David H. Gibson ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rock Head, Dead Horse Point, Moab, Utah
Located in Dallas, TX
"I like to go back to a place. Seasons change. Light, which is theater, changes. Nature is tumultuous, and our contact with it makes life happen.” - David H. Gibson David H. Gibso...
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20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tree, Little Wichita River Valley, Texas
Located in Dallas, TX
"I like to go back to a place. Seasons change. Light, which is theater, changes. Nature is tumultuous, and our contact with it makes life happen.” - David H. Gibson David H. Gibson is a lifelong photographer whose first contact with the medium was in his father's darkroom before he could read. Gibson received a B.A. from Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, and an M.A. at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. His early work in theater lighting...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Entry Portal, St. Cummin, Ballinlena, County Mayo, Ireland
Located in Dallas, TX
"I like to go back to a place. Seasons change. Light, which is theater, changes. Nature is tumultuous, and our contact with it makes life happen.” - David H. Gibson David H. Gibson is a lifelong photographer whose first contact with the medium was in his father's darkroom before he could read. Gibson received a B.A. from Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, and an M.A. at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. His early work in theater lighting...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Branch Arch, Limpia Creek, Fort Davis, Texas
Located in Dallas, TX
"My work is about respecting the beauty that remains and the poetry that is found." David H. Gibson is a lifelong photographer whose first contact with the medium was in his fathe...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sun Reflections at Downpatrick Head, County Mayo, Ireland
Located in Dallas, TX
"I like to go back to a place. Seasons change. Light, which is theater, changes. Nature is tumultuous, and our contact with it makes life happen.” - David H. Gibson David H. Gibson ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vine and Tree, Village Creek, Texas
Located in Dallas, TX
"I like to go back to a place. Seasons change. Light, which is theater, changes. Nature is tumultuous, and our contact with it makes life happen.” - David H. Gibson David H. Gibso...
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20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cypress Island, Blanco River, Wimberley, Texas
Located in Dallas, TX
"I like to go back to a place. Seasons change. Light, which is theater, changes. Nature is tumultuous, and our contact with it makes life happen.” - David H. Gibson David H. Gibson ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cypress Trees, Reflections, Cypress Creek, Wimberley, Texas
Located in Dallas, TX
"I like to go back to a place. Seasons change. Light, which is theater, changes. Nature is tumultuous, and our contact with it makes life happen.” - David H. Gibson David H. Gibso...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Rock Glade, Aspen, Colorado
Located in Dallas, TX
"I like to go back to a place. Seasons change. Light, which is theater, changes. Nature is tumultuous, and our contact with it makes life happen.” - David H. Gibson David H. Gibso...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

~Framed~Sophia Loren on the set of "Brass Target" by Terry O'Neill - 5/50
Located in Chicago, IL
British actress Jane Birkin and French poet, singer, and actor Serge Gainsbourg around the release of their single "Je t'aime... moi non plus" in 1969. Taken at the Sunday Times Stu...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie holds a cassette player, 1974 by Terry O’Neill
Located in Austin, TX
Never before printed, a rare image from the Terry O’Neill archive, available now for the first time. An outtake from the iconic Freddie Burretti suit photoshoot in Los Angeles, 1974...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch Poolside
Located in New York, NY
Raquel Welch Poolside 1970 (printed later) Silver Gelatin Print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 50 American actress Raquel Welch relaxes at her home in Beverly Hills, 1970s. ...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'The Beatles'
Located in New York, NY
Terry O'Neill The Beatles, 1963, Printed Later Silver gelatin print signed and numbered edition 48 of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry O'Neill CBE (1938-2019) was an eminen...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Eric Clapton (Framed) hand signed lifetime print
Located in London, GB
Eric Clapton photographed in Surrey, 1993. TITLE: Eric Clapton PHOTO: Terry O’Neill SIGNED LIMITED LIFETIME EDITION 20/50
 PAPER: SILVER GELATIN FIBRE PRINT FULLY FRAMED: 26.8 x 27....
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1990s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Raquel Welch and Ringo Starr'
Located in New York, NY
Raquel Welch and Ringo Starr, 1969 silver gelatin print 40 x 30 inches edition of 50 Estate signature stamped edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity American actress Raquel...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Judy Garland and Liza Minelli, London
Located in Westwood, NJ
Terry O’Neill’s candid photojournalistic portraits of creative and political luminaries have included Brigitte Bardot, The Beatles, Audrey Hepburn, Nelson Mandela, and Frank Sinatra,...
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20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Audrey Hepburn with Dove (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 44/50, hand-signed and numbered by Terry O'Neill. Includes black frame with white mat. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in ...
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1960s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

^Framed^ Dirty Rotten Scoundrels by Terry O'Neill - Estate Stamped - 7/50
Located in Chicago, IL
Actors Steve Martin and Michael Caine starring in Frank Oz’s film ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ in which the pair play competing con artists, Cote d’Azure, 1988. Paper size: 20 H x 16 W...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Queen, 1975 by Terry O'Neill - Lifetime print - 4/50 - Freddie Mercury
Located in Chicago, IL
British rock band Queen, 1975. Clockwise from front, singer Freddie Mercury, drummer Roger Taylor, bassist John Deacon and guitarist Brian May Paper size: 16 H x 20 W inches Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Audrey Hepburn with a Dove 1966 Signed Limited Edition Framed Print
Located in London, GB
A contemplative Audrey Hepburn with a dove perched on her shoulder, 1966. TITLE: Hepburn with a Dove 1966 PHOTO: Terry O’Neill SIGNED LIMITED EDITION (LAST AVAILBLE COPY OF THIS SIZ...
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1960s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill - Backyard Beatles - hand signed limited edition Oversize
Located in London, GB
The Beatles 1963 Abbey Road Studios London England. The first major group portrait of the Beatles was taken by Terry O’Neill during the recording of their first hit single and album...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Brigitte Bardot Hands On Hips'
Located in New York, NY
Brigitte Bardot, Hands on Hips, 1971 Silver gelatin print edition of 50 40 x 30 inches Estate stamped and numbered edition of 50 Brigitte Bardot on the set of the film ‘Les Petrol...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Brigitte Bardot Hands On Hips'
Located in New York, NY
Brigitte Bardot, Hands on Hips 1971 Silver gelatin print 24 x 20 inches Signed and numbered edition of 50 Brigitte Bardot on the set of the film ‘Les Petroleuses’ a.k.a. ‘The Legen...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Faye Dunaway by the Pool'
Located in New York, NY
Faye Dunaway at the Beverly Hills Hotel, 1977, Printed Later Silver gelatin print 30 x 30” estate signature stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Brigitte Bardot Hands On Hips' (signed)
Located in New York, NY
Brigitte Bardot, Hands on Hips, 1971 Silver gelatin print edition of 50 24 x 20 inches Signed and numbered edition of 50 rare cosigned also available in 24 x 34 inches for $30,000 ...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill - Paul Newman & Lee Marvin, Photography 1972, Printed After
Located in Greenwich, CT
American actors Paul Newman and Lee Marvin wearing cowboy hats Tucson, Arizona for a publicity still for Stuart Rosenberg’s 1972 comedy western film ‘Pocket Money’. From what Terry O...
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1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Paper, Archival Paper, Silver Gelatin

Elton John at Dodger Stadium
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
In 1975, and Elton John performed at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. He played 2 sold out shows. Edition of 50. 1975 Limited Edition photograph. Estate Stamped photograph.
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20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Brigitte Bardot, Les Petroleuses' (signed)
Located in New York, NY
Brigitte Bardot, Les Petroleuses 1971 Silver gelatin print edition of 50 24 x 20 inches Signed and numbered edition of 50 rare Brigitte Bardot on the set of the film ‘Les Petroleu...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cypress Creek, November 19, 2000, 7:32AM, Wimberley, Texas
Located in Sante Fe, NM
28 x 50" 8-ply mat for an additional $203.00 - Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

November Moment, Cypress Creek, Wimberley, Texas
Located in Sante Fe, NM
28 x 50" 8-ply mat for an additional $203.00 - Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Weaver's Canyon, Arizona
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognition, especially for his panoramic landscapes of Texas and the Four Corners region. Gibson's luminous black-and-white landscapes demonstrate a remarkable sensitivity to light and mood. Dramatic clouds, imminent storms and an occasional lighting strike...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cloud, Laguna Indian Reservation, New Mexico
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Wave Dance, Sandstone Formation, Page, Arizona
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognition, especially for his panoramic landscapes of Texas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Silent Sound, Sandstone Formation, Page, Arizona
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Limpia Creek, Fort Davis, Texas
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognition, especially for his panoramic landscapes of Texas and the Four Corners region. Gibson's luminous black-and-white landscapes demonstrate a remarkable sensitivity to light and mood. Dramatic clouds, imminent storms and an occasional lighting strike...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie, Diamond Dog Contact Sheet
Located in New York, NY
David Bowie, Diamond Dog Contact Sheet 1974 (printed later) Silver gelatin print 48 x 72 inches Estate signature stamped edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity English singe...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'The Beatles at Wembley' (signed)
Located in New York, NY
The Beatles silver gelatin print 16 x 20 inches edition of 50 Signed and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity Paul McCartney and John Lennon rehearse for a TV spe...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Alice Cooper and Family, Los Angeles'
Located in New York, NY
Alice Cooper, Los Angeles, 1974, Printed Later Silver gelatin print 40 x 40 inches estate stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry O'Neill, Alice ...
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1970s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie, Diamond Dogs, London (signed)
Located in New York, NY
David Bowie, Diamond Dogs, London 1974 (printed later) Silver Gelatin Print 34 x 24 inches Signed and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity from he Terry O'Neill e...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

John Lennon, London
Located in Westwood, NJ
Terry O’Neill’s candid photojournalistic portraits of creative and political luminaries have included Brigitte Bardot, The Beatles, Audrey Hepburn, Nelson Mandela, and Frank Sinatra,...
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20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Reeds 2, Colorado, Rocky Mountains
Located in Sante Fe, NM
David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognition. He has also photographed extensi...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Water Plant Lace, Colorado Rocky Mountatins
Located in Sante Fe, NM
David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognition. He has also photographed extensi...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Eagle Nest Lake, August 25, 2010, 7:29 AM, New Mexico
Located in Sante Fe, NM
David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognition. He has also photographed extensi...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sunrise, August 29, 2005, 8:40 AM, Eagle Nest Lake, New Mexico)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognit...
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Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ephemeral Moments (06 1751)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognit...
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Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ephemeral Moments (06 2473)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognit...
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Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Light Cascade: At the Plunge Pool, 11 2247, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognit...
Category

Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Ephemeral Moments (07 9975)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Born in 1939 in Louisville Kentucky, David Gibson is primarily a self-taught photographer. Years of developing and refining his photographic technique have afforded him much recognit...
Category

Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore
Located in New York, NY
Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore, 1964 Silver gelatin print Signed and numbered edition of 50 English actress Honor Blackman on a beach, circa 1964. Splashes on the surf, in Miami ...
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1960s Modern 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.

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