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Cardin Hat Over Paris 1960 (printed later) Limited Estate Print
Located in London, GB
Cardin Hat over Paris, 1960 Silver Print 20 × 24 inches paper size 17.5 x 9' inches image size Edition of 21 only Printed 2023 certificate of authenticity by Norman Parkinson Archi...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Riding Through the Desert
Located in Cologne, DE
This black-and-white photograph captures two individuals on horseback in the vast expanse of the American Southwest. The man, pointing ahead as if giving directions or sharing a stor...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Paris, Carrousel Bridge, circa 1930, Silver Gelatin Black and White Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Press Agency Trampus. In Paris, the Carrousel Bridge, circa 1930. Construction started at The Carrousel Bridge in Paris...
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1930s Art Deco Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

'James Dean Liz Taylor Round Up' Limited Edition silver gelatin print
Located in London, GB
''James Dean Liz Taylor Round Up' 1956 GALERIE Limited Edition silver gelatin print A gorgeous candid shot of the movie and style icons James Dean with Elizabeth Taylor on the set ...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"Francoise Hardy" by Reg Lancaster
Located in London, GB
"Francoise Hardy" by Reg Lancaster 1969: French singer, Francoise Hardy sitting on a motorbike. Unframed Paper Size: 40"x 30'' (inches) Printed 2022 ...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Brooklyn Bridge Tugboat (1953) Archival Pigment Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Brooklyn Bridge Tug Boat (1953) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts) Downtown skyline manhattan seen through cables of Brooklyn Bridge tug boat i...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

East Vidette, Southern Sierra
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This silver gelatin print on Kodak Vitava Athena paper is signed in pencil beneath the image with typeset title centered in the lower margin. This print was made in 1927 for the Parm...
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1920s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Che Guevara
Located in Cologne, DE
Osvaldo Salas, widely recognized as one of the world’s great press photographers, was born in Havana, Cuba in 1914. At the age of fourteen, he left Havan...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The Who Pete Townshend 1981
Located in London, GB
© Michael Putland The Who Pete Townshend Pete Townshend of The Who leaping on stage during 1981 UK Tour Pete Townshend is the innovative guitarist an...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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 ...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

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 his lips, his cheeks slightly puffed as he blows into the instrument. The lighting creates a dramatic effect, highlighting the shine of the trumpet and his facial expression, which conveys his passion and dedication to the music. Dressed in formal attire, Armstrong stands in the spotlight, embodying his iconic status as one of jazz music's greatest figures. The background is blurred, keeping the focus on Armstrong and his trumpet. The print is new, Highest Quality on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta. More sizes up to 150x150 cm available on request. 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...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White

"Marilyn Monroe In A Bikini" by Archive Photos
Located in London, GB
"Marilyn Monroe In A Bikini" by Archive Photos American actress Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) posing on a rooftop circa 1951. Unframed Paper Size: 40" ...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Roman Holiday (1953) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Roman Holiday (1953) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (photo by United Archives/ Alamy Archives) Roman Holiday USA 1953. Directed by William Wyler, Gregory P...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Gondolier at the Rialto Bridge, Venice, 1950s
Located in Cologne, DE
This black-and-white photograph captures a gondolier working along the Grand Canal in Venice, with the famous Rialto Bridge in the background. The gondolier, dressed in traditional a...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

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 his lips, his cheeks slightly puffed as he blows into the instrument. The lighting creates a dramatic effect, highlighting the shine of the trumpet and his facial expression, which conveys his passion and dedication to the music...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White

"Naughty But Nice" by Christopher Simon Sykes
Located in London, GB
"Naughty But Nice" by Christopher Simon Sykes Guitarist Keith Richards looks elegantly wasted during the Rolling Stones Tour of the Americas, 1975. ...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

David Lynch by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
David Lynch Film director David Lynch, Cannes, 2001 by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images o...
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Early 2000s Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Last Supper - Original Photos - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Last Supper is a b/w photographic print on Cardboard. 19346 - Padova Cappella degli Scrovegni all’Arena, L’ultima cena of Giotto - written at the bot...
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Early 20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station" by Hal Morey
Located in London, GB
"Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station" by Hal Morey Beams of sunlight streaming through the windows at Grand Central Station, New York City, circa 1930. Un...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Harry Benson 'Ali in Training' Limited Edition Photographic Print, 30 x 30
Located in San Rafael, CA
American Heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali), training in his gym, 21st May 1965. (Photo by Harry Benson/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) As an authorized Getty ...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Mojave Desert, California, Black and White, USA 1960s, 16.0 x 23, 7 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1960. 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...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Elbow Behind Head, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r23_7 -- Shot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Initially Audrey Hepburn did all she could to avoid Mark Shaw's cameras. When she realized they shar...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Giclée

"Crowning Glory" by Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
"Crowning Glory" by Bert Hardy Premium Rates Apply. An elegant Parisian spends the morning in a Champs Elysees cafe. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5343 - Sunday Morning In Th...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

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 ...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Jackie Kennedy in Monacco, France
Located in Cologne, DE
Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe In A Bikini (1951) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Marilyn Monroe In A Bikini (1951) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images) American actress Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) posing on a rooftop circa 1951. ...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Andres: Arches Nationalpark, Utah, 1966
Located in Cologne, DE
The photograph depicts the Double Arch in Arches National Park, Utah, taken in the 1960s. The image captures this iconic natural rock formation in a black-and-white style, emphasizin...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Saguaro National Park, 1962.
Located in Cologne, DE
The black-and-white photo from 1962 shows a desert scene in Saguaro National Park, dominated by towering saguaro cacti. The landscape is arid, with a few sparse bushes, and the backg...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Labor in the Fields, Port-au-Prince, 1960s
Located in Cologne, DE
This black-and-white photograph captures a scene of agricultural labor in the hills surrounding Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The image shows a worker using a traditional hand hoe to till t...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Kurt Cobain - Signed Limited Edition Print (1992)
Located in London, GB
Kurt Cobain - Signed Limited Edition Print Melody Maker Magazine August 30 1992 Reading (photos by Kevin Westenberg) NB All prints are signed and numbered by the artist. Unf...
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1990s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Untitled. Espiral, series. Male Nude. B&W Limited Edition Photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled, by Ricky Cohete Archival Pigment Print From the series "Espiral" Small size: 30 in H x 20 in W. Edition of 13 + 1AP Unframed Exploring color in the darkness, inspired by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Little Boy; Street Photography; Black and White; Paris, 1950s, 17, 7 x 12, 4 cm
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...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

David Bowie Scary Monsters Smoking Clown large format limited edition print
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of David Bowie smoking a cigarette in the Scary Monsters Clown costume from the official Duffy Archive. Printed from the original negatives on Fuji Bar...
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Late 20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

The River Seine and the Eiffel Towel, Paris, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
An original silver gelatin black and white photograph. Paris, the River Seine, and the Eiffel Tower, circa 1940. Features: Original silver gelatin print photography unframed. Press p...
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1940s Art Deco Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Boy; Books; Street Photography; Black and White; Paris, 1950s, 17, 5 x 12, 7 cm
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...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Rainy Embankment (1929) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Fair Fun (1938) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) August 1929: A man standing alone on a rain-drenched pavement on the River Thames Embankment, London...
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1920s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Jackie Kennedy Onassis; Black and White Photography, 1973, 20, 2 x 29, 8 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Portrait of Richard Ashcroft The Verve - signed Limited Edition Oversize print
Located in London, GB
Richard Ashcroft DEC 8 1999 LONDON NME COVER SHOOT. Exquisite print of The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft - close up shot unframed signed and numbered by the artist. limited to 10 only this size. About the artist : Kevin Westenberg is famed - for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and movie stars for over 25 years. His technique of lighting, colour and composition has helped to produce his own unique visual style. Shortly after receiving an Architecture degree he moved to London where he’s been based since 1983. Westenberg is self-taught and learned his trade working for the UK inkies “New Musical Express” and “Melody Maker” mainly throughout the late 80’s and 90’s documenting amongst others all the UK ‘Britpop’ bands. The breakthrough came in 1993-1994 with the release of Sting’s Ten Summoner’s Tales and Mary J Blige’s Share My World. These two album covers changed the perception of the work worldwide and thus began a run of 20 years of commissions and choice opportunities. For the last 25 years, his musical heritage includes portraits of Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Coldplay, White Stripes, Jane's Addiction, Sting, Bjork, Nirvana, Jeff Buckley, Luther Vandross, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Roses, The Pixies, Paul Weller, Rufus Wainwright, Michael Stipe, U2, Mary J. Blige, R.E.M., Black Sabbath, Massive Attack, BB King, The Rolling Stones, PJ Harvey, Marilyn Manson, Pete Doherty, Oasis, Soundgarden, Jake Bugg, and Bon Jovi among many others. Also included are 100’s of albums, singles, magazine & book covers from around the world. He’s also been chosen as official photographer for the LIVE 8 Hyde Park event in 2005 and for Led Zeppelin reunion concert at the 02 Arena, London. The work & interest also include a wide range of artists portraits beyond the music world. David Lynch, Paul Auster, The Coen Brothers, Rupert Friend, Sir Tom Stoppard, Orla Kiely...
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1990s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

The Eiffel Tower (1929) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
The Eiffel Tower (1929) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) Eiffel Tower built in 1889 seen from Trocadero wrought iron doors Paris France, circa 1929. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 40x30'' 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 About the Artist: H. Armstrong ROBERTS (1883-1947) is an artist born in 1883 The oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a photography sold in 2012. ACTORS ON SET, Bette Davis, Ladies Fashion...
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1920s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Italian Hats by Hulton Archive
Located in London, GB
"Italian Hats" by Hulton Archive Models wearing a collection of Italian designed hats for winter 1956/7 and spring 1957, at the fifth Men's Fashion Festival, San Remo, Italy. Unfra...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Arena Dos, From the series, Acto Uno. Male Nude Limited Edition B&W Photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Arena Dos, by Ricky Cohete From the series "Acto Uno" Archival Pigment print Medium size: 24 in H x 36 in W. Edition of 10 + 1AP Unframed 2020 Black and White Photograph All prices...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pigment

'Gray Wave II' Archival Pigment Print - signed limited edition
Located in London, GB
'Gray Wave II' by Stuart Möller Gorgeous capture of a single wave. An exquisite Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print. Abstract seascape / landscape. Edition Size 10 only. Gorg...
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2010s Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Marilyn In Grand Central Station" by Ed Feingersh
Located in London, GB
"Marilyn In Grand Central Station" by Ed Feingersh NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Actress Marilyn Monroe takes the subway in Grand Central Station on March 24, 1955 in New York City, New York...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

'James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor & Rock Hudson'
Located in London, GB
'James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor & Rock Hudson' From left -James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson, on the set of 'Giant,' 1956. (Photo: The Everett Co...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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C Print

Soho Waiters’ Race Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
Located in London, GB
Soho Waiters’ Race 1955 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Waiters carrying half bottles of champagne set off on the annual waiters’ race from Soho Square to Greek Street, in London...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photogravure

Stardust Casino (1969) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Stardust Casino (1969) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) A night scene of the Stardust Casino, Las Vegas Nevada USA, circa 1969. Addit...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"Rainy Embankment" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Rainy Embankment" by Fox Photos August 1929: A man standing alone on a rain-drenched pavement on the River Thames Embankment, London. Unframed Paper Size:...
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1920s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Louvre, Art, Museum, Black and White, Paris, 1950s, 17, 1 x 12, 1 cm
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...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Frida Kahlo, The Breton Portrait - Black and White Portrait, Celebrity, Woman
Located in Denton, TX
Frida Kahlo - The Breton Portrait by Nickolas Muray is a portrait of the Mexican painter commissioned by Andre Breton. 14.63 x 11.63 in. Carbon Pigment Print Edition of 30 Signed by...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Carbon Pigment

'Karl Lagerfeld' ( Silver Gelatin Print)
By Daniel Simon
Located in London, GB
'Karl Lagerfeld' by Daniel Simon Karl Lagerfeld, fashion legend & designer of Chloe In France On April 02, 1979. Beautiful mint condition Open Edition Silver Gelatin Resin Print ...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"Marilyn In Grand Central Station" by Ed Feingersh
Located in London, GB
"Marilyn In Grand Central Station" by Ed Feingersh Actress Marilyn Monroe takes the subway in Grand Central Station on March 24, 1955 in New York City, New York. Unframed Paper Si...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

The Utah-Arizona borderline, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, 1960s
Located in Cologne, DE
The black-and-white photograph 1960s captures the serene yet expansive beauty of the desert landscape. The image features a lone figure standing at the edge of a vast expanse of sand...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Casablanca - Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart Original 1942 Print
Located in London, GB
Casablanca - Original 1942 photograph Vintage 1942 Casablanca Lobby Card: A cynical expatriate American cafe owner struggles to decide whether o...
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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Skating Waiter by Horace Abrahams
Located in London, GB
"Skating Waiter" by Horace Abrahams 8th January 1938: A waiter skates across the ice at St. Moritz carrying a tray of drinks for his customers. Unframed Paper Size: 60" x 40'' (in...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

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...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photogravure

Concorde- Limited edition contemporary art print, City, Black white, Mouvement
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Concorde - Limited edition pigment print - Limited Editions of 5 Paris under the snow, France, 2005 Signed + numbered by artist with certificate of authenticity. Free delivery Archival pigment print available sizes ( Image size , the white margin is not counted) : 33.3 x 50 cm / 12.99 x 19.68 in. - Edition of 5 50 x 75 cm / 19.68 x 29.53 in. - Edition of 5 67.7 x 101.60 cm / 26,373 x 40 in. - Edition of 5 This print that is being offered is a high-quality Archival Pigment print, which has been printed on fiber-based paper. The paper used is Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm, which is a premium quality paper that is acid-free and lignin-free. This ensures that the print will remain in pristine condition for years to come. The Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta paper is a museum-quality paper that is highly resistant to aging. It is a popular alternative to analogue baryta paper, which is known for its ability to produce rich, deep blacks and vibrant colors. The Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta paper is no different, as it produces stunningly vivid and lifelike prints. Overall, this Archival Pigment print is a stunning piece of art that is sure to impress. The combination of high-quality paper and inks ensures that the print will remain in pristine condition for many years, making it a great investment for any art collector or enthusiast. Sam...
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Early 2000s Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival P...

Drive-In Coffee Shop from the Getty Archive
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. Taken from the world’s largest photographic archive, (Hulton Archive and Getty...
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20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, 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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