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Black and White Photography For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Art Deco
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"Seine Scenery" by Thurston Hopkins
Located in London, GB
"Seine Scenery" by Thurston Hopkins
16th August 1952: A man walks his bicycle beside the Seine in Paris and a tug boat on the river belches smoke from its funnel. Original Publicati...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
"Bob Marley" by Michael Ochs Archives
Located in London, GB
"Bob Marley" by Michael Ochs Archives
Bob Marley Los Angeles 1979.
Unframed
Paper Size: 16"x 12'' (inches)
Printed 2022
Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Category
1970s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
"Post Queue" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Post Queue" by Fox Photos
December 1926: Schoolchildren posting letters in the playground of the Red Lion Street School.
Unframed
Paper Size: 20" x 24'' (...
Category
1920s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
A female dancer frozen mid-performance
Located in Cologne, DE
This evocative black-and-white photograph from 1952, taken by German photographer Klaus Redenbacher, captures a moment of poised intensity and expressive motion in a studio setting. ...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
Elizabeth Taylor On The Set Of Giant - Oversize Limited Print
By Frank Worth
Located in London, GB
Elizabeth Taylor with Sunglasses for "Giant" 1955
by Frank Worth
This iconic and elegant portrait captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth features actress Elizabeth Taylor o...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photogravure
Louis Armstrong, Berlin 1965
Located in Cologne, DE
This black-and-white photo captures jazz legend Louis Armstrong playing his trumpet during a performance in Berlin in 1965. Armstrong, with intense focus, holds the trumpet close to ...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Black and White
Lumberjack (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Lumberjack (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
(Photo by Dorothea Lange/Alamy)
An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest,
Marion County, Oregon, circa 1939.
Additional Information:
Unframed
Paper Size: 30x40''
Printed Later
Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
NOTE OTHER SIZES OF THIS IMAGE AVAILABLE
10 x 12''
12 x 16''
16 x 20''
20 x 24''
20 x 30''
30 x 40''
FRAMING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
ACTORS ON SET, Bette Davis, Ladies Fashion, LEADING LADIES, Black and White, Photography, BnW, Vintage, Retro, Classic, Wood Cutter...
Category
1930s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Andres: Children playing street soccer, Barcelona 1957.
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Erich Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away 1992. He started his career as a photographer in 1920. He was one of the first photographers, who used a Leica. His images today...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
John F. Kennedy Motorcade, Vintage Black and White Photograph
Located in Long Island City, NY
Black and white silver gelatin print of President John F. Kennedy in a motorcade, driving on 7th avenue in New York City.
Artist: Unknown
Title: John F. K...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
James Dean Behind Fence in Giant - Oversize Limited Print
By Frank Worth
Located in London, GB
James Dean Behind Fence in Giant 1955
by Frank Worth
James Dean in thought seated behind a barbed wire fence for his role in the film 'Giant', 1955.
James Byron Dean was an Ameri...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Edward, My Son (with Deborah Kerr) (20% OFF LIST PRICE)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Spencer Tracy & Deborah Kerr
Edward, My Son
Black & White Photograph on Photographic Paper
Year: 1949
Size: 6.5 x 8 inches (16.51 x 20.32 cm)
Stamped verso
Publisher: Metro-Goldwyn-...
Category
1940s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
1000 Kilometer Race Start, Nurburgring, Germany
Located in Denton, TX
No Edition.
Signed in black ink on print margin by Jesse Alexander
Gelatin silver print
Paper size: 14 x 11 in. Image size: 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.
Jesse Alexander was considered one of t...
Category
20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
48x36 "Dr Dre The Chronic Cassette" Photomosaic Pop Art Photography Signed
By Destro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Dr Dre The Chronic Cassette" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro.
This image is made up of 100's of smaller images of Dr Dre imagery.
Archival photographic paper
Signed
Framing op...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
View of a bridge in Lyon, France 1927 Silver Gelatin Black and White Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique original silver gelatin black and white photograph. View of a bridge in Lyon, France, March 1927.
This view of the Pont de l'Université in Lyon, France, was taken from the ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Kennedys, JFK and Jackie Relax while Smoking
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
JFK, JBK Relax and Smoke c_05_05. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out.
A black and white photograph of Jackie Kennedy and John F. Kennedy. Jackie Kennedy is sitting on a sofa chair and is laying back. She has her legs crossed and her hands rest on the armrests. She looks and John F. Kennedy. JFK is sitting on the sofa with his arm resting on the sofa back. He has his legs crossed and is smoking. JFK has his back to the camera and is out of focus. This is also an interior shot. They are relaxing in a living room. There is a sofa and sofa chair. A coffee table with books...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Giclée
Juan Manuel Fangio, Maserati 250F, Reims, France
Located in Denton, TX
No Edition
Signed in ink on print margin by Jesse Alexander
Gelatin silver print
Paper size: 11 x 14 in. Image size: 7 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.
"Fangio is exiting a slow corner and looks ov...
Category
20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Tennis Guests later Jackie Kennedy Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Tennis Guests 1953
Slim Aarons Estate Edition
Michael Canfield and Jacqueline Bouvier (later Kennedy and then Onassis) at Newport Casino for Tennis Week, 1953. Original Publicati...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Archival Pigment
Frida Painting "Two Fridas" - Black and White Photograph, Portrait, Frida Kahlo
Located in Denton, TX
Frida Painting "Two Fridas" by Nickolas Muray is a limited edition black and white portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in her studio, sitting in front of her famous painting, The...
Category
1930s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
'Nude Female Torso'
By Ed Freeman
Located in London, GB
'Nude Female Torso' by Ed Freeman
A stunning image of a female torso, that appears almost like a landscape, jutting into the clouds.
Beautiful mint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
Kennedy, Jackie sits at JFK’s Senate Desk, 1959
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Jackie sits at JFK’s senate desk in 1959 nb_048. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited edit...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Giclée
Mulford Lane, Amagansett -Second Edition 1/10
Located in East Hampton, NY
Second Edition 1/10
Printed to Order
Also available in 20"x30" .
Photo taken in Amagansett NY
*Photography: U Wash Truck, Death Valley and Mulford Lane, Amagansett 2012 have been...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Mapplethorpe "Cock & Devil" 1982 Gelatin Silver Print Satyr & Phallus Photograph
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
"Cock and Devil" is a photograph by Robert Mapplethorpe, created and printed in 1982. The work is a gelatin silver print, known for its stark contrast and meticulous composition, whi...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Las Vegas Luxury' 1954 Slim Aarons Official Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'Las Vegas Luxury' 1954 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
Austrian actress Mara Lane enjoys waiter service in the pool at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, 1954. (Photo by Slim Aarons)
...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Paris 1952 , a picturesque moment
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
This black-and-white photograph, taken in 1952 in Paris along the Seine River, captures a tranquil and picturesque moment. In the foreground, a man wearing a light-colored straw hat ...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
Pennsylvania Station (1930) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Pennsylvania Station (1930) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
(Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy)
Sun rays streaming through the windows...
Category
1930s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
'Derby Spectator' Giant Oversize Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Derby Spectator
A spectator looking through binoculars at the Derby horse races, Epsom, Surrey, June 1923. (Photo by Hulton / Getty Archive)
Darkro...
Category
1920s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Untitled, From the series Acto Uno. Male Nude Limited Edition B&W Photograph
By Ricky Cohete
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled, by Ricky Cohete
From the series "Acto Uno"
Archival Pigment print
Small size: 20 in H x 30 in W.
Edition of 13 + 1AP
Unframed
2020
Black and White Photograph
All prices a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pigment
"50x40" FRIDA KAHLO Photomosaic Pop Art Archival Fine Art Photography Signed
By Destro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frida is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons".
Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smaller i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Nathan's, Coney Island, NY by Morgan Silk - Black and White Photography
By Morgan Silk
Located in Brighton, GB
'Nathan's Coney Island, NY' is an atmospheric print by Morgan Silk.
It is available in this size of 18" x 18" in a limited edition of 10.
Taken during a road trip across the Unite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon
Located in London, GB
Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon
by Frank Worth / Globe Photos
paper size 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm
edition of 24 only in this size
Archival pigment print
unframed
(fr...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Kate Moss London" Signed Limited Edition Framed Archival Pigment Print
By Jake Chessum
Located in London, GB
"Kate Moss London" by Jake Chessum
Portrait of a young 16 year old Kate Moss – before she shot to supermodel stardom and became the icon she is today.
Jake grew up in Croydon, South London. He studied Graphic Design at St. Martins School Of Art, and started working as photographer straight out of college. Assignments for The Face, Arena, and an early ad campaign for “Neutrogena” featuring a 16 year old Kate Moss followed. By 1995 Jake was regularly flying the Atlantic on assignment for JFK Jrs' “George” Magazine and in 1999 he upped sticks and moved permanently to NYC where he still lives with his wife and 2 kids...
Category
1990s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
Frida by the Lamp - Black and White Photograph, Woman Artist, Frida Kahlo
Located in Denton, TX
Frida by the Lamp by Lucienne Bloch is a black and white portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo sitting in an armchair with a tall lamp behind her.
Signed in pen by artist on prin...
Category
20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Elizabeth Taylor with Sunglasses for Giant - Oversize Limited Print
By Frank Worth
Located in London, GB
Elizabeth Taylor with Sunglasses for "Giant" 1955
by Frank Worth
This iconic and elegant portrait captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth features actress Elizabeth Taylor o...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Blumenfeld, Composition, Erwin Blumenfeld, Electa Editrice Portfolios (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Héliogravure on vélin paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Paper Size: 15.75 x 11.75 inches. Notes: From the folio, Erwin Blumenfeld, Electa Editrice Portfolios, 1...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Offset
Rock Covers Paper #9, Big Sur
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
Hand-crafted by world-renowned large format film photographer Bob Kolbrener. This image is available in the following sizes: 10x20 ($2,500) - 15x30 ($3,200) - 20x40 ($6,500). Please ...
Category
1990s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Brigitte Bardot in "Une Parisienne"
Located in Cologne, DE
This black and white photograph features Brigitte Bardot from the 1957 film Une Parisienne. She is sitting on a bed, wearing a light-colored, sleeveless dress with delicate straps an...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Woman, Street Photography, Black and White, Paris, 1950s, 18 x 12, 9 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950.
Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away 1992. He started his career as a photographer in 1920. He was one of the first photogr...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
Elvis At The Piano (1956)
Located in London, GB
Elvis Adoration (1956)
(Photo By Phillip Harrington)
May 27, 1956
Elvis Presley spends some time on the piano while waiting for a show to start at the University of Dayton Fieldhouse.
Additional Information:
Unframed
Paper Size: 20x30''
Printed Later
About the Image:
Elvis Aaron Presley, also known simply as Elvis, was an American singer, musician and actor. He is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century and is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".
NOTE OTHER SIZES OF THIS IMAGE AVAILABLE
10 x 12''
12 x 16''
16 x 20''
20 x 24''
20 x 30''
FRAMING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
About the Artist:
Phillip A. Harrington was born in 1920 and grew up in Holland, Michigan. He developed an interest in photography at an early age, joining the high school camera club at 16. At the age of 19, Harrington moved to New York City to study at the Clarence. H. White school of photography, a prestigious institution with graduates such as Margaret Bourke-White, Dorothea Lange, Laura Gilpin, and Ralph Steiner. Harrington studied under Clarence White, Jr., who described Harrington as being among the school’s best students.
Elvis, Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley2, LEADING MEN, Phillip Harrington Retro Vintage Black and white Photography...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Archival Pigment
'Nude Female Torso In Water' OVERSIZE C Print
By Kennet Havgaard
Located in London, GB
'Nude Female Torso In Water'
by Kennet Havgaard
Exquisite, very large 40x30" inches / 101 x 76 cm C Print.
Stamped.
Free shipping.
(This image by Kennet Havgaard / Getty Images)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
Clearing Storm, Sonoma County Hills
By Ansel Adams
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This silver gelatin print is signed in ink on the front of the mount beneath the image with title in pencil on the back of the mount. Likely printed in the early 1960s.
From the co...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Cologne, Germany 1935, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category
1930s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
Nadia-Signed limited edition nude photography, Contemporary black white, Sensual
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Nadia - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5
Sexy photo shoot of a woman in profile, hunched over an old dentist's chair with a su...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...
Sting - Signed Limited Edition Print (1992)
Located in London, GB
Sting - Signed Limited Edition Print
Album Cover Shoot
December 6 1992 Wiltshire
Sting on a Horse
(photo Kevin Westenberg)
NB All prints are signed and numbered by the artist. ...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Archival Pigment
"60x48" BOB MARLEY Photomosaic Pop Art Archival Fine Art Photography Print
By Destro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Bob" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons".
Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smaller i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Cuerpos II. Cerros series. Male Nudes Black & White Limited Edition Photograph
By Ricky Cohete
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cuerpos II. From the "Cerros" series by Ricky Cohete
From the "Cerros" series
Small size: 30 in H x 20 in W.
Edition of 13
Unframed
All prices are quoted as "initial price" and may...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Archival Pigment
Louis Armstrong smoking a cigarette, Berlin 1965
Located in Cologne, DE
This striking black-and-white photograph captures jazz legend Louis Armstrong during a candid moment at a press event in 1965. Armstrong is seen seated at a table, a cigarette delicately held between his fingers, as he gazes thoughtfully off to the side. His signature bow tie and formal attire reflect his polished style, while the slight smile on his lips hints at his charismatic personality.
The image is framed by soft-focus floral arrangements in the foreground, which enhance the intimate setting. Microphones surround him, indicating his role as a prominent figure in the music industry. The lighting subtly highlights the contours of his face and the gleam of his watch, emphasizing the depth of character and experience in his expression. This photograph not only embodies Armstrong's iconic status but also captures the essence of his lively spirit and dedication to jazz music.
About Tassilo Leher:
Born in the dark years of World War II, Tassilo Leher became an icon of photographic art in divided Germany. As the son of war correspondent Karl Leher, whose lens captured moments of contemporary history, he was born in 1940 in the heart of Berlin.
He shared not only the studio in the picturesque Prenzlauer Berg with his father, but also the mysterious world of the darkroom. While Karl Leher, an early riser, made use of the morning hours, Tassilo found his creative flow only by midday, often working late into the night.
His camera knew no bounds: from the dazzling stars of East German show business like Phudys, Karat, Hildegard Kneef, Manfred Krug, Bubi Scholz, to international greats such as Dean Reed, Karel Gott, Jiri Korn, and Costa Cordalis – all found themselves in front of his lens.
The Friedrichstadt-Palast and numerous film sets became his stages, where he played with light and shadow to perfectly frame famous...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Black and White
Beaton, Marlene Dietrich, Cecil Beaton, Electa Editrice Portfolios (after)
By Cecil Beaton
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Héliogravure on vélin paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Cecil Beaton, Electa Editrice Portfolios, 1981. Published and pri...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Lithograph
Keith Richards Rolling Stones 1978
Located in London, GB
© Michael Putland
Keith Richards Rolling Stones
Keith Richards by a barn door at his home in Upstate New York after his famous drug arre...
Category
1970s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin 1975
Located in London, GB
© Michael Putland
Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin
Jimmy Page performs at Earls Court, London 1975
Jimmy Page is the legendary guitarist and founding member of Led Zeppelin, renowned fo...
Category
1970s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
La Santé, Jail House in Paris, 1930 - Silver Gelatin Black and White Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Agence Meurisse, Paris. La Santé, jailhouse in Paris, circa 1930.
Features:
Original silver gelatin print photography u...
Category
1930s Art Deco Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Paris 1952 , a picturesque moment
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
This black-and-white photograph, taken in 1952 in Paris along the Seine River, captures a tranquil and picturesque moment. In the foreground, a man wearing a light-colored straw hat ...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Jim Clark in action Lotus Zan voort Holland
Located in Denton, TX
Jim Clark in action Lotus Zan voort Holland, 1962
Gelatin silver print
Paper size: 16 x 20 in.
Signed in black ink on print margin by Jesse Alexander
About the Artist:
Jesse Alexan...
Category
20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Principio, Acto Uno, Series. Male Nude Black and White Photograph
By Ricky Cohete
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Principio, by Ricky Cohete
From the series "Acto Uno"
Archival Pigment print
Small size: 20 in H x 30 in W.
Edition of 13 + 1AP
Unframed
2020
Black and White Photograph
All prices ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pigment
Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station (1930) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station (1930) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
(Photo by Hal Morey/Getty Images)
Beams of sunlight streaming through the windows ...
Category
1930s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Elton John in a soccer match, Watford FC Shirts, 1973
By Tim Graham
Located in Cologne, DE
Elton John in a soccer match, Watford FC Shirts, 1973
Category
1970s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
Couple, Lover, Street Photography, Black and White, Paris, 1950s, 23, 2 x 15, 3 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950.
Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away 1992. He started his career as a photographer in 1920. He was one of the first photogr...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
"Monroe At Premiere" by M. Garrett
Located in London, GB
"Monroe At Premiere" by M. Garrett
1954: EXCLUSIVE Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) arriving at the premiere of the film 'There's No Business like Sho...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
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.