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Black and White Photography For Sale
Artist: David Yarrow
Artist: Hiroshi Watanabe
London Town - Cara in the streets of 1920s London, fine art photography, 2023
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery. David Yarrow is a British fine art photographer and one of the most spectacular and best-selling nature photographers in the world. In his large-format monochrome prints, he captures the beauty of the planet like no other. His works are populated by majestic lions, sleek panthers, and free-roaming buffaloes. Trumped only by the female beauties Yarrow places next to them, he captures unique moments of human-animal interaction. While highlighting the untamed side of supermodels such as Cara Delevingne or Cindy Crawford, Yarrow portrays the wild beasts in the most human way possible. This photograph travels to Londons past and it's gritty streets of the 1920s. This roaring twenties in the UK saw material advances in technology and science, but it will also be remembered as a decade when women found equality and their sexuality was celebrated. It was an era where grit and glamour forged an unlikely alchemy. The historic dockyards of Chatham offer a strong visual canvas on which to tell stories and are contrasted by Cara Delevignes glamorous figure in a flowing white and silver gown...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

'Rodeo' - Cowboy on a Bull, fine art photography, 2023
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifi...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

London Town
Located in Chicago, IL
London Town London, United Kingdom - 2023 LARGE 56” x 81” Unframed 71” x 96” Framed Edition of 20 STANDARD 37” x 53” Unframed 52” x 68” Framed Edition of 20 "Some projects deman...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sex Panther
Located in Chicago, IL
Sex Panther Dinokeng, South Africa - 2023 LARGE 67” x 56” Unframed 82” x 71” Framed Edition of 12 STANDARD 45” x 37” Unframed 60” x 52” Framed Edition of 12 "This is a lucky phot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Oliver
Located in Chicago, IL
Oliver London, United Kingdom - 2023 LARGE 56” x 86” Unframed 71” x 101” Framed Edition of 20 STANDARD 37” x 57” Unframed 52” x 72” Framed Edition of 20 "This was a fun shoot to do and a first for both Cara and myself. She couples versatility with a razor-sharp mind and I never have to worry about her performing - she was born a performer. She was an easy choice to play Oliver, whereas it would have been a bridge too far...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

By Order of the Peaky Blinders
Located in Chicago, IL
By Order of the Peaky Blinders London, United Kingdom - 2023 LARGE 56” x 90” Unframed 71” x 105” Framed Edition of 20 STANDARD 37” x 60” Unframed 52” x 75” Framed Edition of 20 "...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Black Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Gold Marathon, Texas - 2023 Large 65” x 56” Unframed 80” x 71” Framed Standard 43” x 37” Unframed 58” x 52” Framed It may seem totally incongruous in 2023, but horses and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

I'm An Oil Man
Located in Chicago, IL
I'M AN OIL MAN Marathon, Texas - 2023 David Yarrow Standard 37" x 51" unframed 52" x 66" framed Large 56" x 77" unframed 71" x 92" framed "Many years ago, we were researching fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Texas
Located in Chicago, IL
TEXAS David Yarrow Standard 37" x 51" unframed 52" x 66" framed Large 56" x 78" unframed 71" x 93" framed Texas Marathon, Texas - 2023 There are no landmarks in this image, no fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

There Will Be Oil
Located in Chicago, IL
There Will Be Oil Marathon, Texas - 2023 Large 56” x 79” Unframed 71” x 94” Framed Standard 37” x 52” Unframed 52” x 67” Framed “West Texas is the hub of the American Petroleum industry - so much so that West Texas Intermediate ( WTI) is a benchmark crude oil futures contract traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). Oil was first discovered in West Texas at the turn of the 19th century and the reserves in the Permian basin are so big that the region still produces 4m barrels a day - a third of US oil production...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Oil
Located in Chicago, IL
Oil Marathon, Texas - 2023 Large 56” x 86” Unframed 71” x 101” Framed Standard 37” x 57” Unframed 52” x 72” Framed “Despite our acute awareness of the environmental harm of carbon omissions, there is something incongruously appealing about the early days of the oil industry. It is difficult to articulate the reason for the appeal, but perhaps it’s because we warm to pioneers and people who risk it all to follow their dream. Daniel Yergin’s 1992 Pulitzer winning book - The Prize - told the story of the petroleum industry from 1850 to 1990 and became so acclaimed that it was translated into 14 languages. In the 900-page classic there was enough insight to satisfy the scholar. But it was his narratives on the colourful personalities in the history of oil that captured the interest of the public. The further back in time, the more these protagonists played to the lore of early prospectors. The early days of oil were a treasure trove for storytellers. Film makers such as Paul Anderson with There will be Blood and now Martin Scorsese with the highly anticipated Killers of the Flower Moon homed in on the nascent US oil production...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

1905
Located in Chicago, IL
1905 Marathon, Texas - 2023 Standard 37” x 53” Unframed 52” x 68” Framed Large 56" x 81" unframed 71” x 96” framed "In our research for the oil set we were building in West Texas,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

'Wet, Wet, Wet' - portrait of a bear in the rain, fine art photography, 2023
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery. David Yarrow is a British fine art photographer and one of the most spectacular and best-selling nature photographers in the world. In his large-format monochrome prints, he captures the beauty of the planet like no other. His works are populated by majestic lions, sleek panthers, and free-roaming buffaloes. Trumped only by the female beauties Yarrow places next to them, he captures unique moments of human-animal interaction. While highlighting the untamed side of supermodels such as Cara Delevingne or Cindy Crawford, Yarrow portrays the wild beasts in the most human way possible. 'Wet, Wet, Wet' was shot during the sockey salmon run...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

'Who let the dogs out' - three Pomeranians in a Car, fine art photography, 2023
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifi...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

'Top Gun' - Barscene with wolf, Fine Art Photography, 2023
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifi...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Parts Unknown II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece is currently on display at Art Angels Los Angeles. Available in the following sizes: 61 x 52 inches, Edition of 12 84 x 71 inches, Edition of 12 “When we shoot in the ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

'The Girl and the Wolf' - Barscene with wolf, fine art photography, 2023
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifi...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

'Breaking Bad' - Barscene with wolf, fine art photography, 2023
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifi...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Rodeo
Located in Chicago, IL
RODEO David Yarrow Standard 30" x 74" unframed 45" x 89" framed Large 42" x 103" unframed 57" x 118" framed “Rodeos are events for the community as much as they are events for the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Top Gun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow Top Gun, 2023 - Los Angeles, CA Available in the following sizes: Standard: 52 x 82 inches, Edition of 12 Large: 71 x 116 inches, Edition of 12 Archival Pigment Print, Framed Signed and numbered by artist "The original Top Gun movie...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Breaking Bad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow Breaking Bad, 2023 - Joshua Tree, CA Available in the following sizes: Standard: 52 x 73 inches, Edition of 12 Large: 71 x 103 inches, Edition of 12 Archival Pigment Pri...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Girl and The Wolf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow The Girl and The Wolf, 2023 - Joshua Tree, CA Available in the following sizes: Standard: 52 x 73 inches, Edition of 12 Large: 71 x 103 inches, Edition of 12 Archival Pi...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Who Let the Dogs Out?
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow The Dogs of Sunset, 2023 - Los Angeles, CA Available in the following sizes: Standard: 52 x 66 inches, Edition of 12 Large: 71 x 92 inches, Edition of 12 Archival Pigment Print, Framed Signed and numbered by artist "This photograph is a small love letter to the city of Los Angeles. For all its vapidity, superficialness and elaborate coffee orders, there is no denying its pre-eminence in the entertainment world. It is a place where creatives go to be challenged, humbled and occasionally propelled forward. As the comedian Steve Martin once said “the key is to be so good they can’t ignore you”. Sunset Boulevard is the spiritual heart of West Hollywood and that makes it one of the most famous stretches of road in the world. There are not many places where a road itself is a tourist attraction, but Sunset is exactly that. It is not just a perfunctory means of getting from A to B, it is a visual feast from the ground level tarmac to the Californian sky...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Girl and the Wolf
Located in Chicago, IL
The Wolf and Girl Joshua Park, California - 2023 Standard 52" x 72" Large 71" x 108" "The Joshua Tree Saloon to the north of the stunning National Park hasn’t changed much over t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Breaking Bad
Located in Chicago, IL
Breaking Bad Joshua Tree, California - 2023 Standard 47" x 84" Large 63" x 118" Edition of 20 "It has taken many years to capture a photograph strong enough to be worthy of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Top Gun
Located in Chicago, IL
Top Gun Los Angelis, California - 2023 52" x 82" framed 71" x 116" framed "The original Top Gun movie from 1986 is now part of cinema folklore. Directe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dogs of Sunset
Located in Chicago, IL
The Dogs of Sunset Los Angeles, California - 2023 52” x 66” Framed 71” x 92” Framed Edition of 12 "This photograph is a small love letter to the city of Los Angeles. For all its vapidity, superficialness and elaborate coffee orders, there is no denying its pre-eminence in the entertainment world. It is a place where creatives go to be challenged, humbled and occasionally propelled forward. As the comedian Steve Martin once said “the key is to be so good they can’t ignore you”. Sunset Boulevard is the spiritual heart of West Hollywood and that makes it one of the most famous stretches of road in the world. There are not many places where a road itself a tourist attraction is, but Sunset is exactly that. It is not just a perfunctory means of getting from A to B, it is a visual feast from the ground level tarmac to the Californian sky...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

'Vikings' - Vikings standing in a Fjord, fine art photography, 2023
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifi...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

'The Viking' - Vikings standing in a Fjord, fine art photography, 2023
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifi...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

'Bear Island' - bear climbing out of a river, fine art photography, 2023
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery. David Yarrow is a British fine art photographer and one of the most spectacular and best-selling nature photographers in the world. In his large-format monochrome prints, he captures the beauty of the planet like no other. His works are populated by majestic lions, sleek panthers, and free-roaming buffaloes. Trumped only by the female beauties Yarrow places next to them, he captures unique moments of human-animal interaction. While highlighting the untamed side of supermodels such as Cara Delevingne or Cindy Crawford, Yarrow portrays the wild beasts in the most human way possible. 'Bear Island' was shot on a trip to Iliamna, Alaska during the salmon run...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Wet Wet Wet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow Wet Wet Wet, 2023 - Iliamna, Alaska Available in the following sizes: Standard: 58 x 52 inches, Edition of 12 Large: 80 x 71 inches, Edition of 12 Archival Pigment Print, Framed Signed and numbered by artist "I have largely moved my focus away from wildlife over the last few years, but I am in awe of some of the work I continue to see from other photographers in this challenging and crowded space. One assignment in the wild, that still excites me enough to take it on every year, is the sockeye salmon run...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Factory - fine art photography wildlife of zebras, abstract line pattern
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

White Lines - fine art photography wildlife two zebras
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Base Camp
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Camp Oslo, Norway - 2023 Edition Size: 20 + 3 APs Available sizes: 52 X 78 inches 71 X 110 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper and varnish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Waterworld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow Waterworld Signed and numbered by artist Archival Pigment Print 52 x 71 inches, Edition of 12 71 x 99 inches, Edition of 12 This piece is currently on display at Art An...
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2010s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

National Treasure - Alpine Skier Mikaela Shiffrin Sitting in Wooden Hut
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Base Camp - World's Leading Alpine Ski Racer Aleksander Kilde Polar Exhibition
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ice Ice Baby - Model Brooks Nader with Polar Explorers Sitting Around Fireplace
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Base Camp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow Base Camp Signed and numbered by artist Archival Pigment Print 52 x 70 inches, Edition of 20 71 x 110 inches, Edition of 20 This piece is currently on display at Art An...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

South by Southwest - Supermodel Cindy Crawford in vintage Ferrari on route 66
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sin City - Supermodel Cindy Crawford Walking in the desert, Joshua Tree
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Roy's - Supermodel Cindy Crawford walking in front of 1950s motel on route 66
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Planes, Trains and Automobiles - Supermodel Cindy Crawford with vintage Ferrari
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certific...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Fox and Hound
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow The Fox and Hound, 2023 Available in the following sizes: Standard: 52 x 66 inches, Edition of 20 Large: 71 x 92 inches, Edition of 20 Archival Pigment Print, Framed Sig...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

South By Southwest (2023)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow South By Southwest, 2023 Available in the following sizes: Standard: 52 x 69 inches, Edition of 20 Large: 71 x 96 inches, Edition of 20 Archival Pigment Print, Framed Si...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow Planes, Trains and Automobiles, 2023 Available in the following sizes: Standard: 52 x 60 inches, Edition of 20 Large: 71 x 83 inches, Edition of 20 Archival Pigment Prin...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Roy's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow Roy's, 2023 Available in the following sizes: Standard: 53 x 52 inches, Edition of 20 Large: 72 x 71 inches, Edition of 20 Archival Pigment Print, Framed Signed and numb...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Plane, Trains and Automobiles
Located in Chicago, IL
Planes, Train and Automobiles Amboy, California - 2023 Edition Size: 20 + 3 APs Available sizes: 52 X 60 inches 71 X 83 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Plane, Trains and Automobiles
Located in Chicago, IL
Planes, Train and Automobiles Amboy, California - 2023 Edition Size: 20 + 3 APs Available sizes: 52 X 60 inches 71 X 83 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Roy's
Located in Chicago, IL
Roy's Amboy, California - 2023 Edition Size: 20 + 3 APs Available sizes: 53 X 52 inches 72 X 71 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper and varnish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Roy's
Located in Chicago, IL
Roy's Amboy, California - 2023 Edition Size: 20 + 3 APs Available sizes: 53 X 52 inches 72 X 71 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper and varnish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

South By Southwest (2023)
Located in Chicago, IL
South By Southwest (2023) Amboy, California - 2023 Edition Size: 20 + 3 APs Available sizes: 52 X 69 inches 71 X 96 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Bary...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

South By Southwest (2023)
Located in Chicago, IL
South By Southwest (2023) Amboy, California - 2023 Edition Size: 20 + 3 APs Available sizes: 52 X 69 inches 71 X 96 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Bary...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sin City
Located in Chicago, IL
Sin City Joshua Tree, California - 2023 Edition Size: 20 + 3 APs Available sizes: 52 X 71 inches 71 X 99 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sin City
Located in Chicago, IL
Sin City Joshua Tree, California - 2023 Edition Size: 20 + 3 APs Available sizes: 52 X 71 inches 71 X 99 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Village People
Located in Chicago, IL
Village People Manhattan, New York - 2023 Half of the proceeds will go to John McEnroe’s philanthropic endeavors Edition Size: 20 + 3 APs Available sizes: 52 X 74 inches 71 X 105 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper and varnished after processing to give both endurance and sheen. Each is signed, dated and numbered on the front. Price includes David Yarrow's custom black ash frame, white archival matting and protective UV acrylic. "McSorley’s Old Ale House in the East Village is one of the most celebrated Irish bars...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Village People
Located in Chicago, IL
Village People Manhattan, New York - 2023 Half of the proceeds will go to John McEnroe’s philanthropic endeavors Edition Size: 20 + 3 APs Available sizes: 52 X 74 inches 71 X 105 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper and varnished after processing to give both endurance and sheen. Each is signed, dated and numbered on the front. Price includes David Yarrow's custom black ash frame, white archival matting and protective UV acrylic. "McSorley’s Old Ale House in the East Village is one of the most celebrated Irish bars...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

California Dreaming - b&w photograph of model Daniela Braga in car on route66
Located in Vienna, AT
Available in two sizes. High-end framing on request. Limited edition of 12. Each artwork is done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery. “In the 1950s, many Americans sought new lives in California. Whether they were entire families, aspiring actors or creatives, army veterans or immigrants, the push west was a crowded trade. The two enablers of this increased geographical mobility were the motor car and the US road network, championed by Route 66. I wanted to tell a story of single-minded ambition along Route 66 and my instincts were that a night shot could make sense because we would then incorporate some motel neon...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

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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