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Black and White Photography For Sale
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Vintage Signed SIlver Gelatin Photograph Christo Wrapped Kunsthalle Cugini Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Wrapped Kunsthalle, Bern Switzerland (1968) Vintage silver gelatin print signed by Christo lower right Photographed by Thomas Cugini, Swiss (b. 1938) 10 1/...
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1960s Abstract Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Moon ( from the artist's Lunar Series)
Located in New Orleans, LA
An image from Kincaid lunar series. An edition of 10 Over the course of three decades, Ted Kincaid has systematically subverted the notion of an objective photographic record and examined the play between painting and photography. Kincaid has created multiple series...
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2010s Black and White Photography

Materials

Film, Digital

Golden Gate (San Francisco) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Landscape
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Golden Gate (San Francisco) - 2023 20x20cm, Edition of 7, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signed on back with Certificate. Not mounted. The Cit...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Polaroid

Bath House, Salton Sea, California, black white landscape fine art photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and White Fine Art Landscape Photography. Abandoned bath house in the desert landscape of the Salton sea, California, USA. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 9. Signed, tit...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dolly Parton by Jim Herrington
Located in Austin, TX
Dolly Parton in Joelton, Tennessee, 1997 by photographer Jim Herrington 17x22" Archival pigment print on baryta 315 gsm, acid-free, 100% cotton-fiber paper. Edition 75 Signed on re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

16 x 20" Artist Alex Katz in his Studio, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
16 x 20" vintage silver gelatin photograph of artist Alex Katz in his studio, photographed in 1964. It is signed by Jack Mitchell on the recto and in pencil on the verso. Comes direc...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Native American Prima Ballerina Maria Tallchief in "Swan Lake" signed by Jack
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Maria Tallchief (America's first major prima ballerina, and was the first Native American to hold the rank), performing "Swan Lake", 196...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Clara Bow: The Roaring 20s' "It Girl"
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white promotional portrait of Clara Bow gazing into the camera. Clara Bow was an American actress who rose to stardom during the silent film era of the 1920s and ...
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1920s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Debbie Harry Recording by Martyn Goddard Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Debbie Harry Recording Debbie Harry of Blondie recording Parallel Lines LP in Record Plant studio New York 1978 Photo by Martyn Goddard Printed 2024. Signed limited edition photog...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Cows on the foggy Pasture, black and white photograph, limited landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Fairy forest of madeira in the fog with cows and crooked trees, Fanal, Portugal. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 7. Signed, tit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe with Ben Lyon Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white capture of actress Marilyn Monroe smiling at an event with Ben Lyon. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the Celebrity Vault archives. Own a piece of ...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Marcel Proust, Unique Acetate delivered by Andy Warhol to Chromacomp Inc. Framed
Located in New York, NY
Intended for Andy Warhol Marcel Proust, ca. 1976 Acetate positive acquired directly from Chromacomp, Inc. Andy Warhol's printer in the 1970s. Derivative on acetate, based on a photo by Otto Wegener...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film

Double Trouble - underwater nude photograph - print on aluminum 24" x 36"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of two naked young women in the pool. Original digital print on aluminum plate signed by the artist. Limited edition of 12 The artwork is fu...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Metal

Sophia Loren Cooking an Omelette
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome candid capture of actress Sophia Loren candid in the kitchen, cooking an omelette. Sophia Loren is an Italian actress, active in her native country and the United States. Wi...
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1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

John Lennon 1971
Located in London, GB
© Michael Putland John Lennon John Lennon at home in the white room, Ascot, UK July 1971 John Lennon was a legendary British musician, songwriter, and peace activist, best known a...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"The Calm" 40x60 Black & White Photography of Wild Horses Mustangs Unsinged
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of American Wild Mustangs. "They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom" - Wild Horses 40x60 Unsigned edition Shane...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Minutes of Silence, mountain lake, black and white photograph, limited edition
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure waterscape - landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 15. All Gerald Berghammer...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bay Bridge (San Francisco) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Landscape
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Bay Bridge (San Francisco) - 2023 20x20cm, Edition of 7, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signed on back with Certificate. Not mounted. The City...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Polaroid

"Penny Farthing Bugle" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Penny Farthing Bugle" by Fox Photos 17th October 1932: Edwin Davey, riding a penny farthing bicycle over Lambeth bridge in London, and blowing...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Sylvie
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition 25 More sizes on request The photographic work of the internationally well-known Austrian photographer Andreas H. Bitesnich is captivating by its beauty and aestheti...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

' Agave II Night Garden ' Signed Limited Edition GIANT Oversize print
Located in London, GB
' Agave II Night Garden ' Signed Limited Edition GIANT Oversize print by Stuart Möller limited edition to 3 only this size - signed Gorgeous archival pigment print measuring a ...
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2010s Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Color

Night Flight - underwater black & white nude photograph - print on paper 23x32"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white nude photograph of a young woman in the pool. The photograph was taken with black backdrop. Original gallery quality print signed by the artist. Digit...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ancient Laurisilva Forest, Madeira, black and white art photography, landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 7. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to order in limited editions on Ha...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Digital Pigment

After hours (Bombay Beach) - Contemporary, Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
After hours (Bombay Beach) - 2023 20x20cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory PL2023-1...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Hello (Ghosts of Route 99) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Landscape
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Hello (Ghosts of Route 99) - 2021 Route 99 used to cut right through Bakersfield. The streets were filled with Motels for the weary traveler. In the 1970s the highway was moved, ki...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Polaroid, Silver Gelatin

Pair of Hummingbirds
Located in Sante Fe, NM
In 1834, William Henry Fox Talbot (1800–1877) saw that silver salts darkened in the sun and invented a photographic process he called “photogenic drawing” — in which images were made...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ancient Laurisilva Forest, magical trees, black and white landscape photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 7. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to order in limited editions on Ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Photographer Richard Avedon planning his exhibition at the Marlborough Gallery
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of photographer Richard Avedon planning his Marlborough Gallery exhibition in 1975. Comes directly from ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New York City, Black and White Portrait Photography, Two Women on the Subway
Located in New york, NY
A classic black and white photograph from the late 1930s to early 1940s, Two Women on The Subway in New York City is by a master of ...
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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Sunbathing Skier (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Sunbathing Skier (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Don/Three Lions/Getty Images) circa 1956: With the temperature at around 80? a skier reclines on her propped-up skis ...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Paper cut - analogue black and white abstract photography. Ltd. 10
Located in London, GB
'Paper cut' London, United Kingdom 2021 Limited edition of 10. Printed on fine art heavy-weight paper. The photograph comes signed, and stamped with COA.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Walk the Line Photography, Limited Edition, Africa, People, Landscape, b&w
Located in München, BY
Walk the Line Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist A man walks along the shore of the coastline in Ghana. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Figure Untitled 1015 - lith silver gelatin print 16x20 in
Located in Burlingame, CA
John Casado - Untitled Figure 1015, black and white female nude draped in a silk mask. 2004 - Unique lith silver gelatin photographic print. image = 14 1/2 x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Field
Located in London, GB
'Field' Jurbarkas, Lithuania 2020 Limited edition of 20. Printed on heavyweight fine art paper. Certificate of authenticity included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Untitled (PIgeon II) from Animals - Limited Edition Gelatin Silver print
Located in Brighton, GB
Untitled (Pigeon II) from the series Animals is a black and white Silver Gelatin print by Giacomo Brunelli in this size of 20" x 24" only in a limited edition of 10. This is a limit...
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Early 2000s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Signed limited edition still-life print, Black white nature, Romantic- Orchids
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘Orchids‘ who was captured on film in 198...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pi...

"The Unforgiven" 24x40 Wild Mustangs, Horses Black and White Photography
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of Wild Mustangs 24x 40 Edition of 12. Signed by artist. Printed on archival paper using only archival ink. Framing available. Inq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

James Dean Pushing Porsche at Car Rally
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white action shot of actor James Dean loading his Porsche on to a trailer at a car rally. James Dean was an American actor. He is remembered as a cultural icon of teenage...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Dolly Parton 1977 portrait
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition archival print of Dolly Parton taken in New York City in 1977 by Allan Tannenbaum This Dolly Parton print is available in th...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid capture of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., candid and smiling. On March 26, 1964, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. met for the first and only time i...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sentries by Monica Denevan. Silver gelatin photograph. Dark wood frame
Located in Coltishall, GB
Sentries by Monica Denevan - Photography, Silver Gelatin Print with Wooden Frame Monica Denevan studied photography at San Francisco State University. She has travelled extensivel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Paper, Silver Gelatin

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon Reading
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white capture of John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and Paul McCartney reading in a studio. The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The core lineup of th...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Zsa Zsa Gabor Applying Makeup
By Peter Martin
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white portrait features Zsa Zsa Gabor in her dressing room applying makeup. Zsa Zsa Gabor as a Hungarian-American actress and socialite. Gabor began her stage...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Dasha & Mari - Summer Opium - limited edition
Located in London, GB
Dasha & Mari - Models In Hats - limited edition 20x20" inches oversize C print - numbered and stamped limited to 100 only. Sumptuous, sensual with erotic undertones, this is a beaut...
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2010s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Unbelievable Wild Horse With Beautiful Mane, Iconic, Vertical
Located in US
"Legend" This wild horse's mane stands out among the rest of the 500 horses on Sable Island. It is the grandest and most regal of them all. The print series Discovering the Horses...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Debbie Harry "Andy Warhols Bad" Blondie
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Debbie Harry, lead singer of US band Blondie, photographed by Brian Aris in London in 1978 wearing an Andy Warhol "Bad" t-shirt. Brian Aris limited e...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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C Print

The Cure 1980 by Jill Furmanovsky
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition fine art print of The Cure on the road in Holland and Belgium during their 1980 'Seventeen Seconds' tour. Signed and numbered by Jill Furmanovsky in pencil an...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Pennsylvania Station NY (1910) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Pennsylvania Station NY (1910) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by Alamy) Main Waiting Room, Pennsylvania Station, New York City,...
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1910s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Raquel Welch Bull Fighting
Located in Austin, TX
Color action shot of actress Raquel Welch fighting a mechanical bull. Racquel Welch is an American actress and singer. She first won attention for he...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

Zip- Signed limited edition contemporary print, Black white photo, Sexy
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Zip - Signed limited edition archival pigment print , Edition of 10 Provenance : Ian Sanderson’s Estate This image was captured on film in 1982. From the same photoshoot, the so-...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pi...

Nine Cherry Trees, Austria, contemporary black and white photography, landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
© Gerald Berghammer - Limited edition of 9. Archival fine art pigment print. Signed, titled, dated and numbered by artist. Certificate of authenticity included. Printed with 4cm whit...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Black...

Nicola (Nicky) Weymouth, unique acetate positive of British socialite provenance
Located in New York, NY
Andy Warhol Nicola (Nicky) Weymouth, ca. 1976 Acetate positive, acquired directly from Chromacomp, Inc. Andy Warhol's printer in the 1970s. Accompanied by a Letter of Provenance from the representative of Chromacomp Unique Frame included: Elegantly framed in a museum quality white wood frame with UV plexiglass: Measurements: Frame: 18 x 15.5 x 1.5 inches Acetate: 11 x 8 inches This is the original, unique photographic acetate positive taken by Andy Warhol as the basis for his portrait of Nicky Weymouth, that came from Andy Warhol's studio, The Factory to his printer. It was acquired directly from Chromacomp, Inc. Andy Warhol's printer in the 1970s. It is accompanied by a Letter of Provenance from the representative of Chromacomp. This is one of the images used by Andy Warhol to create his iconic portrait of the socialite Nicola Samuel Weymouth, also called Nicky Weymouth, Nicky Waymouth, Nicky Lane Weymouth or Nicky Samuel. Weymouth (nee Samuel) was a British socialite, who went on to briefly marry the jewelry designer Kenneth Lane, whom she met through Warhol. This acetate positive is unique, and was sent to Chromacomp because Warhol was considering making a silkscreen out of this portrait. As Bob Colacello, former Editor in Chief of Interview magazine (and right hand man to Andy Warhol), explained, "many hands were involved in the rather mechanical silkscreening process... but only Andy in all the years I knew him, worked on the acetates." An acetate is a photographic negative or positive transferred to a transparency, allowing an image to be magnified and projected onto a screen. As only Andy worked on the acetates, it was the last original step prior to the screenprinting of an image, and the most important element in Warhol's creative process for silkscreening. Warhol realized the value of his unique original acetates like this one, and is known to have traded the acetates for valuable services. This acetate was brought by Warhol to Eunice and Jackson Lowell, owners of Chromacomp, a fine art printing studio in NYC, and was acquired directly from the Lowell's private collection. During the 1970s and 80s, Chromacomp was the premier atelier for fine art limited edition silkscreen prints; indeed, Chromacomp was the largest studio producing fine art prints in the world for artists such as Andy Warhol, Leroy Neiman, Erte, Robert Natkin, Larry Zox, David Hockney and many more. All of the plates were done by hand and in some cases photographically. Famed printer Alexander Heinrici worked for Eunice & Jackson Lowell at Chromacomp and brought Andy Warhol in as an account. Shortly after, Warhol or his workers brought in several boxes of photographs, paper and/or acetates and asked Jackson Lowell to use his equipment to enlarge certain images or portions of images. Warhol made comments and or changes and asked the Lowells to print some editions; others were printed elsewhere. Chromacomp Inc. ended up printing Warhol's Mick Jagger Suite and the Ladies & Gentlemen Suite, as well as other works, based on the box of photographic acetates that Warhol brought to them. The Lowell's allowed the printer to be named as Alexander Heinrici rather than Chromacomp, since Heinrici was the one who brought the account in. Other images were never printed by Chromacomp- they were simply being considered by Warhol. Warhol left the remaining acetates with Eunice and Jackson Lowell. After the Lowells closed the shop, the photographs were packed away where they remained for nearly a quarter of a century. This work is exactly as it was delivered from the factory. Unevenly cut by Warhol himself. This work is accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from the representative of Chromacomp, Andy Warhol's printer for many of his works in the 1970s. About Andy Warhol: Isn’t life a series of images that change as they repeat themselves? —Andy Warhol Andy Warhol’s (1928–1987) art encapsulates the 1960s through the 1980s in New York. By imitating the familiar aesthetics of mass media, advertising, and celebrity culture, Warhol blurred the boundaries between his work and the world that inspired it, producing images that have become as pervasive as their sources. Warhol grew up in a working-class suburb of Pittsburgh. His parents were Slovak immigrants, and he was the only member of his family to attend college. He entered the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) in 1945, where he majored in pictorial design. After graduation, he moved to New York with fellow student Philip Pearlstein and found steady work as a commercial illustrator at several magazines, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and the New Yorker. Throughout the 1950s Warhol enjoyed a successful career as a commercial artist, winning several commendations from the Art Directors Club and the American Institute of Graphic Arts. He had his first solo exhibition at the Hugo Gallery in 1952, showing drawings based on the writings of Truman Capote; three years later his work was included in a group show at the Museum of Modern Art for the first time. The year 1960 marked a turning point in Warhol’s prolific career. He painted his first works based on comics and advertisements, enlarging and transferring the source images onto canvas using a projector. In 1961 Warhol showed these hand-painted works, including Little King (1961) and Saturday’s Popeye (1961), in a window display at the department store Bonwit Teller; in 1962 he painted his famous Campbell’s Soup Cans, thirty-two separate canvases, each depicting a canned soup of a different flavor. Soon after, Warhol began to borrow not only the subject matter of printed media, but the technology as well. Incorporating the silkscreen technique, he created grids of stamps, Coca-Cola bottles, shipping and handling labels, dollar bills, coffee labels...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film

Andy Warhol & Jane Forth Buying Cosmetics in a New York City Drug Store
Located in Senoia, GA
8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Andy Warhol & Jane Forth Buying Cosmetics in a New York City Drug Store, 1970. This is a print that was published by After Dark Magazine ...
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1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kokar, Finland (Rock Formation)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Pentti Sammallahti was born in 1950 in Helsinki, Finland. Sammallahti was surrounded by works from his grandmother, Hildur Larsson, who was a photographer in the early 1900s. Sammallahti has been photographing the world around him with a poetic eye since the age of eleven. At the age of nine, he visited "The Family of Man...
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1970s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Constellation - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 24x35"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater almost monochrome photograph of a naked young women wrapped in fishing net. Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper signed by the artist, fur...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Stanley (1951) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Stanley (1951) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (photo by Cineclassico/Alamy Archives) A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE 1951. Directed by Elia Kazan With Vivien Leigh...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Dancer/Choreographer Barton Mumaw performing 'Fetish' signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
Dancer/Choreographer Barton Mumaw performing "Fetish" at Jacob's Pillow, 1956, signed by Jack Mitchell. This is an 8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph that was published by a n...
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1950s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Posed for "Bus Stop" Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white capture of a Marilyn Monroe posed for her role in "Bus Stop", circa 1956. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the Celebrity Vault archives. Own a piec...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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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.

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Jonathan Becker Reflects on His Decades of Photographing A-Listers for ‘Vanity Fair’

After 30-plus years with the storied magazine, the photographer shares the tales behind some of his most famous (and often surreal) pictures.

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