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Black and White Photography For Sale
Artist: Jack Mitchell
Artist: Ted Williams
Arnold Schwarzenegger, studio portrait, Signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of professional bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger posing at the top of his form in October 1976.. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the verso. Co...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Young actor & musician Kevin Bacon (age 21), signed exhibition print
Located in Senoia, GA
Actor and musician Kevin Bacon (age 21), photographed in 1980. This is a vintage gelatin silver print, selenium toned, made by hand by master photographer ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dancers Erik Bruhn & Nora Kaye in American Ballet Theatre's 'Paquita'
Located in Senoia, GA
Dancers Erik Bruhn and Nora Kaye performing the pas de deux in American Ballet Theatre's 'Paquita' in 1960. This is an 8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photog...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rebecca Wright and Larry Grenier in Joffrey Ballet's 'Dream'
Located in Senoia, GA
8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Rebecca Wright and Larry Grenier in Joffrey Ballet's production of Sir Frederick Ashton's 'The Dream' in 19...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Edward Villella in New York City Ballet's Dance/Drama "Watermill"
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Edward Villella in New York City Ballet's "Watermill", Jerome Robbins Dance/Drama, 1972. Comes directly f...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dancer/Choreographer Lar Lubovitch
Located in Senoia, GA
Dancer/Choreographer Lar Lubovitch, 1971. This is an 8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph that was published by a newspaper or magazine which they u...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pop Artist Jasper Johns at the Whitney Museum exhibition of his work
Located in Senoia, GA
8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph of artist Jasper Johns at Whitney Museum exhibition of his work in New York City, October 1977. This is ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rebekah Harkness performing Alvin Ailey's "Macumba" in Barcelona Spain
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Rebekah Harkness, American composer, sculptor, and founder of the Harkness Ballet performing Alvin Ailey...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Broadway stage actress Gloria Foster, photographed starring in 'Yerma'
Located in Senoia, GA
8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Obie Award-winning Broadway (and Off-Broadway) stage actress Gloria Foster, photographed starring in 'Yerma', 1966. This is a print that ...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Metropolitan Opera Soprano Leontyne Price, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Metropolitan Opera Soprano Leontyne Price, studio portrait, 1981, signed by Jack Mitchell on the verso in ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sculptor Marisol, (Marisol Escobar), iconic portrait signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of sculptor Marisol, 1968, 7/25, signed by Jack Mitchell lower right and in pencil on the reverse. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell A...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

NYCB dancers and twin brothers Peter & Paul Frame
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of NYCB dancers and twin brothers Peter and Paul Frame photographed for Dance Magazine, 1982. Comes directly f...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer Ronald Darden
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer Ronald Darden, photographed in New York City, 1975. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with a...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Olympic Gold Medal winning British figure skater John Curry, signed by Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph, signed by Jack Mitchell. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with a certificate of authenticity. This photograph was from a se...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dancer Julio Bocca portrait for After Dark magazine signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
Argentinian dancer Julio Bocca, portrait for After Dark magazine, 1991. Vintage silver gelatin exhibition photograph made by Jack Mitchell. Signed on the front and reverse by Jack Mi...
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1990s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Husband & Wife Filmmaker Blake Edwards & Actress Julie Andrews, double portrait
Located in Senoia, GA
Singer/actresss Julie Andrews and her husband filmmaker Blake Edwards, 1986. Jack said they were one of the most delightful couples he ever photographed,...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer Paul Russell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer Paul Russell, photographed in New York City, 1975. Comes directly ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Film Director Alfred Hitchcock, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of film director Alfred Hitchcock in New York, 1972 the year he released 'Frenzy'. Signed by Jack Mitchell on ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

American classical violinist Eugene Fodor, photographed for After Dark magazine
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of American classical violinist Eugene Fodor, photographed for After Dark magazine in 1975. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pop Artist Roy Lichtenstein & wife Dorothy, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of pop artist Roy Lichtenstein and his wife Dorothy photographed in his Manhattan loft, 1968. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the print verso. C...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Collagist & Correspondence Artist Ray Johnson, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of collagist and correspondence artist Ray Johnson photographed with his work in 1968. Signed on the print recto...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Academy Award-winning actor Jack Nicholson
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Academy Award-winning actor Jack Nicholson photographed in New York City in 1969, the year he starred in "E...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pulitzer prize-winning playwright David Mamet, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Pulitzer prize-winning playwright David Mamet, 1977, signed in pencil on the reverse by Jack Mitchell signed ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Martha Graham dancer Tim Wengard, signed exhibition print
Located in Senoia, GA
Martha Graham dancer Tim Wengard, photographed in 1979. This is a vintage gelatin silver print, selenium toned, made by hand by master photographer Jack Mitchell and signed both on t...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Actor & filmmaker Warren Beatty, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of actor and filmmaker Warren Beatty, photographed the year he wrote, produced, directed and starred in 'Heaven Can Wait', 1978. Signed by ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dancer/Choreographer Twyla Tharp studio portrait, 1973.
Located in Senoia, GA
Dancer/Choreographer Twyla Tharp studio portrait, 1973. This is an 8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph that was published by a newspaper or magazine ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Swen Swenson in "Little Me" on Broadway
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of dancer Swen Swenson star of "Little Me" on Broadway in 1963. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with a certificate of authe...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

John Lennon and Yoko Ono photographed November 2, 1980. Signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono photographed November 2, 1980, the last comprehensive photo session of...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Choreographer Robert Joffrey, Nels Jorgensen & Paul Sutherland dancing
Located in Senoia, GA
8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Choreographer Robert Joffrey, Nels Jorgensen & Paul Sutherland dancing in 1962. This is a print that was pu...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

ABT principal dancer John Kriza, iconic 'Billy the Kid', signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of ABT principal dancer John Kriza as 'Billy the Kid', 1961. Signed on the print verso by Jack Mitchell. Comes...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer Ronald Perry
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer Ronald Perry, photographed in New York City, 1975. Comes directly from the Ja...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Actress Gloria Swanson in her Rolls Royce Limo, 1960 in NYC, by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of silver screen superstar Gloria Swanson in her Rolls Royce during a Manhattan shopping trip on Fifth Avenue in 1960. Comes directly from ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Prima Ballerina & Choreographer Natalia Makarova, signed exhibition print
Located in Senoia, GA
Soviet-Russian-born prima ballerina and choreographer Natalia Makarova, photographed in 1975. This is a vintage gelatin silver print 11x14", selenium ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

French Mime Marcel Marceau, multiple exposure
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of French mime Marcel Marceau, multiple exposures on one piece of 120 negative film, 1973. Comes directly ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Joffrey Ballet dancer Bruce Falco silhouette, Signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Joffrey Ballet dancer Bruce Falco in silhouette, 1974. Signed on the verso by Jack Mitchell. Comes directl...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

American Ballet Theater principal dancers Cynthia Gregory and Fernando Bujones
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of American Ballet Theater principal dancers Cynthia Gregory and Fernando Bujones costumed for ‘Swan Lake’, ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Joffrey Ballet Dancers Richard Gain, Lisa Bradley & Zelma Bustillo in 'Incubus'
Located in Senoia, GA
Joffrey ballet dancers Richard Gain, Lisa Bradley, and Zelma Bustillo performing Gerald Arpino's 'Incubus' in 1966. This is an 8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph that was publ...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Choreographer George Balanchine rehearsing NYCB's "Midsummer Nights Dream"
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of choreographer and ballet master of the New York City Ballet George Balanchine rehearsing "Midsummer Nig...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Choreographer Agnes de Mille, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of choreographer Agnes de Mille. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the print recto. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with a certifi...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rudolf Nureyev photographed just after his debut performance May 10, 1962.
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Rudolf Nureyev photographed in his dressing room just after his triumphant American debut performance May 10, 1962. Comes directly from...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol Superstar Candy Darling and Dorian Gray
Located in Senoia, GA
8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Andy Warhol Superstar Candy Darling and Dorian Gray. This is a print that was published by After Da...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Russian composer Dimitri Shostakovich , signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Russian composer Dimitri Shostakovich, 1973. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the print recto. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tony award-winning playwright Terrence McNally photographed for After Dark
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Tony award-winning playwright Terrence McNally photographed in Mitchell's studio for 'After Dark' magazi...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Louis Falco performing 'Timewright' in Robert Indiana costume signed by Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
Louis Falco performing 'Timewright' wearing a costume by artist Robert Indiana, 1969, signed by Jack Mitchell, taken for The New York Times. This is an 8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Australian-born coloratura soprano Dame Joan Sutherland
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Australian-born coloratura soprano Dame Joan Sutherland photographed in their New York City apartment in ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Painter Stephen Mueller in his Manhattan Studio, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of painter Stephen Mueller in his Manhattan studio with his paintings, 1971. Signed on the print verso by Ja...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Joffrey Ballet dancers in costume for 'The Clowns'
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Joffrey Ballet dancers in costume for 'The Clowns', 1968. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with ...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

British Pop Artist & Sculptor Allen Jones
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of British pop artist Artist Allen Jones, whose art inspired the Korova Milk Bar in Stanley Kubrick's 'A ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Artist Ray Johnson in his studio, signed By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of artist Ray Johnson in his studio, 1968. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the print recto. Comes directly from the ...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Abstract Minimalist painter Charles Hinman studio portrait
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Abstract Minimalist painter Charles Hinman at an exhibition of his work in Manhattan, 1967. Signed on the verso by Jack Mitchell. Comes...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Veronica Lake at a party w/ Andy Warhol, Candy Darling and Paul Morrissey
Located in Senoia, GA
8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Film noir actress Veronica Lake at a cocktail party at Jack Mitchell's Manhattan apartment, with Andy Warhol, Candy Darling and Paul Morr...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

American classical bass virtuoso Gary Karr, photographed for After Dark magazine
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of American classical double bass virtuoso Gary Karr, 1974. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with a certificate of authentici...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

George Balanchine rehearses Edward Villella in Swan Lake signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of choreographer and ballet master George Balanchine rehearsing Edward Villella in 'Swan Lake' in 1964. Sign...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Actor Al Pacino starring as Richard III on Broadway
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of actor Al Pacino starring as Richard III on Broadway, 1979. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the print verso. Comes directly from the Jack Mit...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Patti LuPone, Mary-Joan Negro, Mary Lou Rosato in "Three Sisters" signed by Jack
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Patti LuPone, Mary-Joan Negro, Mary Lou Rosato in "Three Sisters", 1973. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the verso. Comes directly from the ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

'Trash' Warhol Superstars Jane Forth & Joe Dallesandro for After Dark Magazine
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin exhibition photograph of Warhol Superstar and Vogue model Jane Forth & Joe Dallesandro, stars of Warhol's 'Trash' for 'Afte...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dancers Brian Power & Manny Rowe, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph, signed by Jack Mitchell. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with a certificate of authenticity. This photograph was from a se...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rebecca Wright, Burton Taylor & Russell Sultzbach in Joffrey Ballet's 'Dream'
Located in Senoia, GA
8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Rebecca Wright, Burton Taylor and Russell Sultzbach in Joffrey Ballet's production of Sir Frederick Ashton's...
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1970s Pop Art 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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