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Black and White Photography For Sale
Artist: Stefanie Schneider
Artist: Michael Kenna
Empire State Building, Study 1, New York, New York, USA
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 45 Signed, titled, dated, print date and numbered. Sepia toned gelatin silver print. Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imagery tr...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Petit Canal, Versailles, France
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date and numbered. Sepia toned gelatin silver Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imag...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Millennium Countdown, Paris, France
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date and numbered in pencil with the artist's stamp. Sepia toned gelatin silver Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tuileries Gardens, Study 2, Paris, France
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date, and numbered. Sepia toned gelatin silver print Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. Hi...
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20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Yuanyang, Study 3, Yunnan, China
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date and numbered. Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imagery transports you to iconic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Empire State Building, Study 4, New York, New York, USA - Black and White Photo
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date, and numbered. Sepia toned gelatin silver print Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. Hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Field of Sticks, Kamikawa, Hokkaido, Japan, by Michael Kenna, 2023
Located in Denton, TX
Field of Sticks, Kamikawa Hokkaido, Japan by Michael Kenna is a 8 x 8 inch* silver gelatin print, available in an edition of 25. *Please note: the measurements of this print are appr...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Toya Lake Boulder, Study 2, Hokkaido, Japan
Located in Denton, TX
Edition 2/25 Signed, titled, negative date, print date and numbered by Michael Kenna Sepia toned gelatin silver. Printed 2020 Mat size: 20 x 16 in., Image size: 7 3/4 x 8 in. Michae...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Two Winter Stalks, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date, and numbered by Michael Kenna Sepia toned gelatin silver print Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

One Hundred and Seventy Eight Birds, San Francisco, California, USA
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 25 Signed, titled, negative date, print date and numbered. Sepia toned gelatin silver Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imagery t...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Brooklyn Bridge, Study 4, New York, New York, USA
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date, and numbered. Sepia toned gelatin silver print Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. Hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Huangshan Mountains, Study 30, Anhui, China
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date and numbered. Sepia toned gelatin silver print Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Acqua Alta Reflection, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Basilica and Eight Poles, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Four Lamps, Fondamenta Zattere, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Gondolas I, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Grand Canal Sunset, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Palazzo Ducale Reflection, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Flying Bird Over San Marco, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Navigation Markers, Study 2, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ponte Fondamenta Bonini, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Fondamenta Nuove Poles, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Campo San Vio Viewpoint, Grand Canal, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Basilica dei Santi Maria e Donato, Murano, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Devil's Bridge at Night, Torcello, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dorsoduro Grand Canal, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dorsoduro Night Grand Canal, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dusk Gondolier and Grand Canal, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Flooded Piazza, San Marco, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Ponte della Canonica, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Washing Line, Burano, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Palazzo Ducale and San Marco, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

December Winged Lion, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Monk Depiction, San Francesco del Deserto, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Building Bridges, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Wire Drawing and Giudecca, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Gondola Traghetto, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Basilica San Marco Study 3, Venice, Italy
Located in London, GB
Captured between 1980-2022, ‘The Floating City’ displays four decades of Michael Kenna’s photographs that relay the artist’s poetic vision of Venice. Through his lens, the romantic s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Huangshan Mountains, Study 25, Anhui, China
Located in London, GB
Sepia toned silver gelatin print Edition of 45 Hand-signed by artist, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer’s copyright ink stamp on reverse International shi...
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Early 2000s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Hillside Fence, Study 3, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan, 2002
Located in London, GB
Sepia toned silver gelatin print Edition of 45 Hand-signed by artist, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer’s copyright ink stamp on reverse International sh...
Category

Early 2000s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Four Birds, St. Nazaire, France
Located in London, GB
Sepia toned silver gelatin print Edition of 45 Hand-signed by artist, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer’s copyright ink stamp on reverse International sh...
Category

Early 2000s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Empire State Building, Study 6, New York, New York, USA
Located in London, GB
Sepia toned silver gelatin print Edition of 25 International shipping available Hand-signed by artist, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer’s copyright ink sta...
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2010s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Alley of Trees, Damyang, Jeollanamdo, South Korea
Located in London, GB
International shipping available Michael Kenna (born 1953) is one of the most acclaimed landscape photographers of his generation. His photographs have been the subject of some 50 m...
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2010s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Daybreak Reflections, Angkor Wat, Cambodia, 2018
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Daybreak Reflections, Angkor Wat, Cambodia, 2018 Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil Gelatin Silver Print Image - 8" x 8", Matted - 16" x 20" Edition of 25
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Morning Mists, Pyin U Lwin, 2019
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil on mount recto. Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil on mount verso with artist's copyright stamp Gelatin silver print Image 8" x 8", Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Huangshan Mountains, Study 18, Anhui, China, 2009 (Printed 2010)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil Gelatin Silver Print Image - 8" x 8", Matted - 16" x 20" Edition #10/45
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Stone Pine Tunnel, Pineto, Abruzzo, 2007 (Printed 2017)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil Gelatin Silver Print Image - 16" x 16", Matted - 22" x 24" Edition 1 of 4
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Frosty Morning, Onuma Lake, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004 (Printed 2006)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed, titled, dated, numbered, stamped by artist Gelatin Silver Print Image Dimensions: 8 x 8 inches Matted Dimensions: 16 x 20 inches Edition 15 of 45
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kurosawa's Trees, Study 1, Memanbetsu, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto; Signed, titled, and dated with artist's copyright stamp on verso Gelatin Silver Print 7 3/4 x 8 1/8 inches Edition #27/45
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Mountain Tree, Study 1, Danyang, Chungcheonbukdo, 2011
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil on mount recto. Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil on mount verso with artist's copyright stamp Gelatin silver print Image 8" x 8", Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Alley of Trees, Damyang, Jeollanamdo, 2012
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil on mount recto. Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil on mount verso with artist's copyright stamp Gelatin silver print Image 8" x 8", Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Study 2, Bordeaux, France, 2012 - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer’s copyright ink stamp on reverse Sepia toned silver gelatin print 7 1/2 x 8 inch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Passy Metro, Paris, 1991 - Michael Kenna (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Passy Metro, Paris, 1991 - Michael Kenna (Black and White Photography) Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyrig...
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1990s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kussharo Lake Tree, Study no 9, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan, 2009 - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Kussharo Lake Tree, Study no 9, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan, 2009 - Michael Kenna Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer’s copyright ink stamp on reverse Sepi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Window View, Chateau D'Haroue, Lorraine, France, 2013 - Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Window View, Chateau D'Haroue, Lorraine, France, 2013 - Michael Kenna signed, dated and numbered on mount signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyrig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gathering Clouds, Casoli, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Located in London, GB
Gathering Clouds, Casoli, Abruzzo, Italy, 2016 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Spire, Notre Dame, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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2010s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Six Saints, Notre Dame, Paris, France
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbered by the artist. Pricing and availability is subject the change without notice. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly ...
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2010s 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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