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Black and White Photography For Sale
Artist: David Yarrow
Artist: Iran Issa-Khan
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...
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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

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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

Watergate
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Jennifer Balcos Gallery Atlanta is offering: Title : Watergate Signed The Jennifer Balcos Gallery is offering #6 of edition of 12 We know this bar well and know that in the middle of the day there is enough window light to work with. In our experience that is most unusual for an inside shoot, especially when we need to freeze a moving animal. That is why we keep returning to the Pioneer Bar high in the mountain of Montana, it is quite simply the best saloon bar we know in the whole of the US. We mix things up in our storytelling at the Pioneer and some ideas work and some don’t. This one is, however, gold dust. My fellow Brit Charlie March did a grand job as the rakish cowboy at the bar; he holds court in a manner that suggests he is there everyday and doesn’t really care too much about what is going on in the outside world. As long as he could have a smoke and a whisky, Nixon could do whatever he wanted. Watergate was not going to impinge on his day. Life also goes on as normal elsewhere in the bar, the barman pours a beer whilst cowboys fight. My story was that this is a town cut off from current affairs and all the better for it. The wonderful reality is the fact that Virginia City is exactly like that. They really don’t care what happens in Washington so long as it doesn’t affect them. The folk up here probably couldn’t spell woke and they certainly don’t know what it means. ~ David Yarrow "I am not ashamed of the fact that I often have an audience in my mind when I take a shot. In this case in the Diamond Belle Saloon in Durango, Colorado, my instincts were that it would appeal more if the frame was busy because my experience with this famous old wild west...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Norse
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Jennifer Balcos Gallery is offering #12 of edition of 12 Signed Framed with TRU VU museum quality acrylic "I am not ashamed of the fact that I often have an audience in my mind when I take a shot. In this case in the Diamond Belle Saloon in Durango, Colorado, my instincts were that it would appeal more if the frame was busy because my experience with this famous old wild west...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Pigment

Reservoir Dogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Jennifer Balcos Gallery is offering #12 of edition of 20 Framed in stunning wood frame TRU VU museum quality acrylic Title: Reservior Dogs Artist: David Yarrow "I am not ashamed of the fact that I often have an audience in my mind when I take a shot. In this case in the Diamond Belle Saloon in Durango, Colorado, my instincts were that it would appeal more if the frame was busy because my experience with this famous old wild west bar is that it is always something of a gathering place for all those who like a drink. It is how bars should be and is celebrated as such. I want the audience to say; “I wish I was in that bar that night” or even “we need more interesting people in our bar”. This frame sweats and that was always my intent. Anyone close to my camera had to be characters out of a story book and play to the lore of the wild west. I want to exaggerate not dumb things down as that helps the storyteller. In a staged image such as this, there is no need to ask permission to be creative; in fact, it is a necessary precondition. Cara Delevingne’s face is so strong and powerful that I knew there was no room for another girl on her same focal plane, but there would be room for a black wolf and then a menacing poker player. The background could then look after itself, but I wanted to pay homage to the saloon girls...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

T'Challa
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Jennifer Balcos Galley is offering #8 of edition of 12 Signed Framed beautifully with museum quality TRU VU acrylic "I am not ashamed of the fact that I often have an audience in my mind when I take a shot. In this case in the Diamond Belle Saloon in Durango, Colorado, my instincts were that it would appeal more if the frame was busy because my experience with this famous old wild west bar is that it is always something of a gathering place for all those who like a drink. It is how bars should be and is celebrated as such. I want the audience to say; “I wish I was in that bar that night” or even “we need more interesting people in our bar”. This frame sweats and that was always my intent. Anyone close to my camera had to be characters out of a story book and play to the lore of the wild west. I want to exaggerate not dumb things down as that helps the storyteller. In a staged image such as this, there is no need to ask permission to be creative; in fact, it is a necessary precondition. Cara Delevingne’s face is so strong and powerful that I knew there was no room for another girl on her same focal plane, but there would be room for a black wolf and then a menacing poker player. The background could then look after itself, but I wanted to pay homage to the saloon girls...
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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

Reservoir Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow Reservoir Dogs Signed and numbered by artist Archival Pigment Print 52 x 75 inches, Edition of 20 71 x 106 inches, Edition of 20 This piece is currently on display at A...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deadwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DAVID YARROW Deadwood, 2023 Signed and numbered by artist Archival Pigment Print 52 x 94 inches, Edition of 12 63 x 117 inches, Edition of 12 This piece is currently on display at A...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Last Supper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yarrow The Last Supper Signed and numbered by artist Archival Pigment Print 52 x 90 inches, Edition of 12 Sold Out 65 x 116 inches, Edition of 12 This piece is currently on di...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

California Dreaming
Located in Chicago, IL
California Dreaming Amboy, California - 2023 Edition Size: 12 + 3 APs Available sizes: 55 X 52 inches 76 X 71 inches All prints are on 315gsm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

California Dreaming
Located in Chicago, IL
California Dreaming Amboy, California - 2023 Edition Size: 12 + 3 APs Available sizes: 55 X 52 inches 76 X 71 inches All prints are on 315gsm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ferrari
Located in Chicago, IL
Ferrari Amboy, California - 2023 Edition Size: 12 + 3 APs Available sizes: 52 X 54 inches 71 X 74 inches All prints are on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper and varni...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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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