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Black and White Photography For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
One Pistol
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Andy Warhol began using the big-shot Polaroid camera in 1971 and continued using it religiously until his death in 1987. Despite the camera being discontinued in 1973, he continued t...
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1980s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Polaroid

Georgia O'Keeffe, Abiquiu, New Mexico, 1980
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Myron Wood. Portrait of Alfred Stieglitz in Abiquiu, New Mexico, 1980. Image size: 10 x 12.5" dry mounted. Gelatin silver print. Signed and dated on mount recto. Printed by the artis...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Flipping Boy, 4th Ward, Houston, TX by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., 1983
Located in Dallas, TX
Flipping Boy, 4th Ward, Houston, TX by Earlie Hudnall, Jr. is a 14 x 11 inch silver gelatin print. This photograph features a boy flipping in the street, with people watching from th...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Keith Haring Subway Art photo c.1981 (Keith Haring subway drawings)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Subway Drawings Photograph: This photograph captures Keith Haring's epic conquest, producing public art across the New York City subw...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Inkjet

Serra Pelada, Brazil, 1986 - Sebastião Salgado (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Serra Pelada, Brazil, 1986 Sebastião Salgad International Shipping Available Stamped with photographer’s copyright blind stamp Signed, inscribed on reverse Undertaking projects of...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Feet, Brazil
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Sebastiao Salgado – Brazilian (1944-) Title: Feet, Brazil Year: 1983 Medium: Gelatin silver print Sight size: 6 7/8 x 10.5 inches Signature: Signed and dated on reverse. Blin...
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1980s Realist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

White Triangles, Houston by George Krause, 1988, Gelatin Silver Print
Located in Dallas, TX
White Triangles, Houston by George Krause features a nude woman, reclining on a patterned couch. She leans her head back and holds her white bra in her hand, which is draped over the...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pocket Pistols
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Andy Warhol began using the big-shot Polaroid camera in 1971 and continued using it religiously until his death in 1987. Despite the camera being discontinued in 1973, he continued t...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Polaroid

Figurative photograph, Nude fine art print, Contemporary, Sensual - Caroline
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Caroline ‘ Signed by Ian Sanderson lo...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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

Israeli Jewish Prayer Tallit Photogram Op Art Kabbala Photograph Judaica Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
This one is signed and has the name of the city Meron hand written on it. It is printed on a wove matte paper. Ya'acov Kaszemacher, well-known artist and photographer whose unique im...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

El árbol de Yalalag, México, 1983 - Flor Garduño (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Signed Silver gelatin print Available in two sizes: 11 x 14 inches 16 x 20 inches Also available as an editioned archival pigment print in two larger sizes, please enquire for deta...
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1980s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment

Christy Turlington, Luxor, Egypt
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Christy Turlington, Luxor, Egypt, 1987 Archival pigment print 76 x 61 cm (29 7/8 x 24 in.) Edition of 25 plus 2 AP Print only Signed by the artist ...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Gelatin silver print of Victor Hugo and Male Model in Shower
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Sebastian Cardin in Issey Miyake, New York City
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Sebastian Cardin in Issey Miyake, New York City, 1989 Archival pigment print 76 x 61 cm (29 7/8 x 24 in.) Edition of 25, plus 2 AP Print only Signed...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Gelatin silver print of Cars in Parking Lot by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Male Model and Victor Hugo by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of ‘Querelle’ Male Models by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Signed limited edition Figurative photo, Black white man, Homoerotic - Mathew 2
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Mathew 2 ‘ who was captured on film in...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Arc...

Gelatin silver print of Dachshund Dog by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Black Pug Dog by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Pat Cleveland in Montauk by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Pat Cleveland in Montauk by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Debbie Harry and Marianne Faithful by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Pat Cleveland on Lawn in Montauk by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Inès de La Fressange in Chanel, Paris
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Ines De La Fressange in Chanel, Paris, 1985 1985 Archival pigment print 76 x 61 cm (29 7/8 x 24 1/8 in.) Edition of 25, plus 2 AP Print only Alber...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Gelatin silver print of ‘Querelle’ Male Model by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Flamenco Dancer in Spain by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Self-Portrait by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Marianne Faithful Sitting in Window by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Dishes in Kitchen Sink by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Unidentified Man at Window by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Tire in Sand by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Debbie Harry by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Lhasa Apso Dog by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Cafe Chairs and Tables on Street by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Birthday Cakes by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Wood Board Wall by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Bedroom with Floral Bedspread by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Unidentified Man in Black Tie by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Wall Sconce by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Exterior of Building by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Mannequins in Lingerie Store Window by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Construction Workers by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Parituras
Located in New York, NY
Ed. of 10, includes black frame. As a young boy, Aldo Sessa studied painting and drawing at the De Ridder Atelier and worked at his father’s printing press in Argentina. As Sessa’s ...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Naomi Campbell, Palm Springs
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert Watson Naomi Campbell, Palm Springs, California, 1989 Archival pigment print 76 x 61 cm (29 7/8 x 24 in.) Edition of 25 plus 2 artist's proofs Albert Watson was born 1942 in...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Carre Otis in Cheetah-Print Headwrap, Venice, Italy
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert Watson Carre Otis in Cheetah-Print Headwrap, Venice, Italy, 1992 Archival pigment print 107 x 142 cm (42 1/8 x 55 7/8 in.) Edition of 10 plus 2 artist's proofs Albert Watson...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Nun, Subway, Black and White Limited Edition Photograph, NYC, 1970s, 1980s
Located in Riverdale, NY
John Conn’s New York City Subway limited edition fine art photographs were originally taken between 1975 and 1982. Each black and white photograph is signed and numbered. Edition ...
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1980s American Realist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Silver gelatin print of Dog by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Laura Young, Mauritius
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert Watson Laura Young, Mauritius, 1985 Archival pigment print 76 x 61 cm (29 7/8 x 24 in.) Edition of 25 plus 2 AP. Ed. no. 1/10. Albert Watson was born 1942 in Edinburgh, Scotl...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Gelatin silver print of Utrecht Paints by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Charlotte Flossaut in Prada Jacket, Milan, Italy
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert Watson Charlotte Flossaut in Prada Jacket, Milan, Italy, 1988 Archival pigment print 76 x 61 cm (29 7/8 x 24 in.) Edition of 25, plus 2 AP Albert Watson was born 1942 in Edin...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Gelatin silver print of Shoes by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gelatin silver print of Bathroom by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Pro...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The Dance of Zlatio Zlatev, Original Silver Gelatin Photograph, Bulgaria 1989
By Jacko Vassilev
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jacko Vassilev, Bulgarian ( born 1951 - ) Title: The Dance of Zlatio Zlatev, Ex Pilot Medium: Original Silver Gelatin Print Edition: 19/50 Year: 1989 Story behind the photograph: The photograph seen above was taken of Zlatio Zlatev who had served for Bulgaria’s King Boris III as his top pilot. When the Communists took the power in Bulgaria, he was offered to work for the new government as a bomber pilot. He refused to work for the new regime and was stamped as an "anticommunist element". Due to his refusal Zlatio was sent to forced labor political camp where he spent nearly 15 years and fell victim to the totalitarian side of communism. During that time in Bulgaria there were over 50 political camps where they claimed, "The Brain of the Nation was destroyed"! When Bulgaria become free state from Communism in 1989 a National Celebration was held in the political camp honoring all the people who lost their lives there and granted the survivors as National Heroes! On that day Jacko Vassilev was privileged to witness the celebration of Zlatio and this photograph was HIS DANCE OF FREEDOM!!!! After the dance, Jacko walked to him and wanted to share his deep emotions of capturing this special moments and told him: "Zlatio, your hands are likes a wings in the air." And he answered: "My wings..... They broke them, but not the Spirit"! Artist Bio: I was born in communist Bulgaria. As a boy, I had dreamed of freedom and a simple life. In my late twenties I put my dreams to the test and attempted to escape the Bulgarian regime. I tried to pass the barbed wire fences guarded by border patrols, but I was caught, beaten and tossed into a slave labor camp. Instead of building up hate, the harsh conditions in the camp built my strength. I learned how to survive. My body suffered, but my mind became clearer. My photography was my artistic expression of the world around me however the communist dictatorship considered it anti-communist propaganda and I had to keep my treasures hidden underground. After the communist regime fell, I traveled around Europe and accomplished my dream of becoming a published photographer in Paris and later moved to the USA. The willingness to confront even the most difficult obstacle in life strongly informs my work to this day. There is a thread of optimism that connects the people I’ve portrayed, even when they are shown in the most vulnerable moments. There is no difference between myself and them, they are photographers of life, and I am the countryman...
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1980s Expressionist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Charlotte Flossaut in Sombrero
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert Watson Charlotte Flossaut in Sombrero, New Mexico, 1988 Archival pigment print 76 x 61 cm (29 7/8 x 24 in.) Edition of 25 plus 2 AP Albert Watson was born 1942 in Edinburgh, ...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mesa, silla y fotógrafa, 1989 - Flor Garduño (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Signed Silver gelatin print Available in two sizes: 11 x 14 inches 16 x 20 inches Also available as an editioned archival pigment print in two larger sizes, please enquire for deta...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment

Lisa Kauffmann
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert Watson Lisa Kauffmann, 1986 Archival pigment print 76 x 61 cm (29 7/8 x 24 in.) Edition of 25 plus 2 AP. Ed. no. 23/25. Albert Watson was born 1942 in Edinburgh, Scotland. H...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Basquiat Keith Haring NY Graffiti Photo 1980 (SAMO)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
'The Door': Rare early Basquiat, Keith Haring Street Art Photo by Fernando Natalici: 'The Door,' photographed, New York c.1979/1980, represents one of only two known photographs featuring the early graffiti work of a young Jean-Michel Basquiat & Keith Haring together on one image (see upper right & left). Basquiat's tags appear in at least 3 places ('Salt', teepe & skull). The work combines the two most iconic Haring & Basquiat images of all: Haring's radiant baby & Basquiat’s crown; while also presenting the work of Whitney Biennial artist, David Wojnarowicz (Burning House mid upper left) & five time Brazilian Biennial artist Alex Vallauri (acrobat stencils across lower area). A true testament to the New York downtown art scene of the late 70's/early 80's. Archival Ink Jet Print on 310GM paper. Dimensions: 16 x 20 inches including borders (image 12x16 in). Hand signed and numbered from an edition of 20. Acquired directly from artist. Seller is an authorized dealer rep of Fernando Natalici. Excellent overall condition. Superb overall print quality. About Fernando Natalici: New York based photographer Fernando Natalici is best known for his iconographic documentation of the downtown Manhattan art scene of the mid/late 70's and early 80's. Natalici’s portfolio includes sought after images of a young Patti Smith, Blondie, Talking Heads, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, The Ramones and more. As an Art Director, Fernando has played a key role in creating memorable visuals for historic NY venues such as CBGB's, The Mudd Club, Area and Danceteria. Fernando’s work was recently featured in the Jeffrey Deitch curated show “Area” at The Hole Gallery NYC, with his film stills from "Unmade Beds" & "The Foreigner"- two of the most significant underground films of the 1970’s New York Punk scene, recently exhibited at The Museum of The Moving Image. Related Categories Basquiat crown. Basquiat SAMO...
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1980s Street Art Black and White Photography

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Inkjet

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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