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Black and White Photography For Sale
Artist: Elliott Erwitt
Artist: Mary Ellen Mark
Provence, France, 1955 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Provence, France, 1955 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Avail...
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New York City, 1977 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
New York City, 1977 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Availabl...
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1970s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Nikita Khrushchev & Richard Nixon, Moscow, 1959 - Elliott Erwitt
Located in London, GB
Nikita Khrushchev & Richard Nixon, Moscow, 1959 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin p...
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

USA, New York City, 1948 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
USA, New York City, 1948 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Ava...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Santa Monica, California, 1955 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Santa Monica, California, 1955 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed late...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

USA, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1947 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
USA, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1947 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed l...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

USA, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1950 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
USA, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1950 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed l...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Brasilia
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Elliott Erwitt. Brasilia, 1961. 8 x 11.75" (11 x 14" paper). Signed on print recto. [Broken Down Truck with People and Horse]
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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New York City, 1953 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
New York City, 1953 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Availabl...
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kent, England
Located in Dallas, TX
Kent, England, 1968 Gelatin silver print Paper size: 20 x 24 in., Image size: 14 3/4 x 21 3/4 in. Printed c. 1985 Signed in black ink on print margin by Elliott Erwitt Born to Russi...
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1960s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Madonna the Giraffe, Oaxaca, Mexico, 1998
By Mary Ellen Mark
Located in New York, NY
Madonna the Giraffe, Oaxaca, Mexico, 1998 1998/printed later Estate stamp in black ink, verso Archival pigment print 6 x 6 inches (15.24 x 15.24 cm), sheet 5.5 x 4.25 inches (14 x...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Birmingham, England, 1991 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Birmingham, England, 1991 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Av...
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20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New York City, 2000 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
New York City, 2000 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Availabl...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Che Guevara, Havana, 1964 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Che Guevara, Havana, 1964 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Av...
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20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Texas
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed in black ink on print margin, signed, titled, dated and misc. notations in pencil on print verso by Elliott Erwitt Gelatin silver print, 14 x 11 in. Born to Russian parents i...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New York City
Located in Dallas, TX
Open Edition Gelatin silver print Paper size: 11 x 14 in., Image size: 8 x 12 in. Signed in black ink on print margin by Elliott Erwitt Signed, titled, dated and misc. notations in p...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Museo de las Momias, Guanajuato, Mexico
Located in Dallas, TX
Open Edition Signed by Elliott Erwitt in black ink on print margin. Signed, titled, dated and misc. notations in pencil on print verso by Elliott Erwitt Born to Russian parents in P...
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20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Miami Beach, Florida
Located in Dallas, TX
Open Edition Signed by Elliott Erwitt in black ink on print margin. Signed, titled, dated and misc. notations in pencil on print verso by Elliott Erwitt Born to Russian parents in P...
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20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New Orleans
Located in Dallas, TX
Open Edition Gelatin silver print, 14 x 11 in. Titled and misc. notation in pencil on print verso. Signed, titled, dated, print date, print type and publication notes in black ink on...
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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

USA, New York City, 1948 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
USA, New York City, 1948 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Ava...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Kent, England
Located in Dallas, TX
Kent, England, 1968 Gelatin silver print Paper size: 20 x 24 in., Image size: 14 3/4 x 21 3/4 in. Signed in black ink on print margin by Elliott Erwitt Born to Russian parents in Pa...
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1960s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

USA, New York City, 1954 (Lucienne Van Kan) - Elliott Erwitt
Located in London, GB
USA, New York City, 1954 (Lucienne Van Kan) - Elliott Erwitt Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Available in f...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

England, London, 1952 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
England, London, 1952 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Availa...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

USA, New York City, 1950 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
USA, New York City, 1950 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Ava...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

France, Paris, 1952 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
France, Paris, 1952 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Availabl...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

USA, New York City, 1954 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
USA, New York City, 1954 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Ava...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

USA, Los Angeles, California 1955 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
USA, Los Angeles, California 1955 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed l...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

USA, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1950 - Elliott Erwitt
Located in London, GB
USA, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1950 - Elliott Erwitt Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Available in four size...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Italy, Milan, 1949 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Italy, Milan, 1949 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Available...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

USA, Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1951 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
USA, Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1951 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed lat...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

France, Paris, 1952 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
France, Paris, 1952 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Availabl...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

USA, Berkeley, California, 1956 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
USA, Berkeley, California, 1956 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed lat...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

USA, Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1951 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
USA, Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1951 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed lat...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Poland, Warsaw, 1964 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Poland, Warsaw, 1964 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Availab...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

France, Loire Valley, 1952 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
France, Loire Valley, 1952 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later A...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Milan, Italy - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Milan, Italy - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Available in fou...
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20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New York City, 1999 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
New York City, 1999 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Availabl...
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1990s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

MARILYN MONROE DURING THE FILMING OF "THE MISFITS" RENO NEVADA, 1960
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed lower right margin by Elliot Erwitt. Image size approx 12 x 17.5 inches. Framed has some random scratches. Frame size approx 24 x 29.5 inches. Artwork is in excellent c...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cuba
Located in Dallas, TX
Cuba, 2016 Paper size: 11 x 14 in., Image size: 8 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. Gelatin silver print Signed by Elliott Erwitt. Born to Russian parents in Paris in 1928, Elliott Erwitt spent his ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jack Kerouac, New York City, 1953 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Jack Kerouac, New York City, 1953 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed l...
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Milan, Italy by Elliott Erwitt, 1949, Silver Gelatin Print, Photography
Located in Dallas, TX
This black and white photograph by Elliot Erwitt features two men moving a mannequin out of a truck in front of a store in Milan, Italy. Both men are facing away from the viewer, wit...
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20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Fort Dix, New Jersey
Located in Dallas, TX
Open Edition Signed by Elliott Erwitt in black ink on print margin Signed, titled, dated and misc. notation in pencil on print verso Paper size: 16 x 20 in., Image size: 11 3/4 x 17 ...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Salvador Dalí, 1963 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Salvador Dalí, 1963 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Availabl...
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1960s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New York City, (Marilyn Monroe, 'The Seven Year Itch') by Elliott Erwitt, 1954
Located in Dallas, TX
New York City, (Marilyn Monroe, 'The Seven Year Itch') by Elliott Erwitt depicts American actress Marilyn Monroe standing on top of a sidewalk vent. She is on the set of her movie, T...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

John F. Kennedy, Los Angeles, California, 1960 - Elliott Erwitt
Located in London, GB
John F. Kennedy, Los Angeles, California, 1960 - Elliott Erwitt Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Available...
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1960s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Havana, Cuba (Che Guevara)
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed, titled, dated and misc. notations in pencil on print verso by Elliott Erwitt Gelatin silver print, 14 x 11 in. Born to Russian parents in Paris in 1928, Elliott Erwitt spent...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Mt. Fuji, Japan
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed by Elliott Erwitt in black ink on print margin. Signed, titled, dated and misc. notations in pencil on print verso. Born to Russian parents in Paris in 1928, Elliott Erwitt s...
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20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cuba
Located in Dallas, TX
Open Edition Signed, titled, and dated in pencil on print verso by Elliott Erwitt Gelatin silver print Paper size: 11 x 14 in., Image size: 8 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. Born to Russian paren...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

London, England, 1974 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
London, England, 1974 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Availa...
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1970s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Managua, Nicaragua
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed by Elliott Erwitt. Gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 in. Born to Russian parents in Paris in 1928, Elliott Erwitt spent his childhood in Milan, Italy, before emigrating to the Un...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Che Guevara, Havana, 1964 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Che Guevara, Havana, 1964 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later A...
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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Third Avenue El., New York City, 1954 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White)
Located in London, GB
Third Avenue El., New York City, 1954 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Av...
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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rudolf Nureyev, New York City, 1963-Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Rudolf Nureyev, New York City, 1963-Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed l...
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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Wilmington, North Carolina, 1950 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Wilmington, North Carolina, 1950 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed la...
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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Flatiron Building, New York City, USA, 1969 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White)
Located in London, GB
Flatiron Building, New York City, USA, 1969 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed lat...
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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bridgehampton, New York, 1982 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Bridgehampton, New York, 1982 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New York City, 1948 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
New York City, 1948 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Availabl...
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Mid-19th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pisa, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed in black ink on print margin by Elliott Erwitt Signed, titled, dated and misc. notations in pencil on print verso by Elliott Erwitt One of the most important photographers of ...
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1970s 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.

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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