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Black and White Photography For Sale
Style: Abstract
Style: Photorealist
Henry Miller And Eve Miller On Partington Ridge - 1954 Original Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
"Henry And Eve Miller On Partington Ridge" - 1954 Original Photograph 1954 original black and white silver gelatin photograph of Henry and Eve Miller at their house on Partington Ri...
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1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Ink, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Beastie Boys Adam Yauch MCA Vintage Darkroom Print by Jake Chessum
Located in Austin, US
Original hand-printed vintage print from photographer Jake Chessum of Beastie Boys Adam Yauch, know as MCA, playing double bass in the studio in 1994. Printed by Jake back in the d...
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1990s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ramunes - floral film photography on cotton canvas, Limited edition of 5
Located in London, GB
'Ramunes' 2024 Cotton canvas print from limited edition of 5. (Does not come with streatch bars, only canvas print) Black and white floral film photography. Made using a large fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper,...

Iconics by Fabrizio La Torre - Set # 1 - New York - 1956 - Vintage Photographs
Located in Brussels, BE
Artworks sold in perfect condition : Set # 1 composed of 5 Gallery Print 30x40 cm This is an exceptional offer that we are presenting today. For almost four years, here on 1stdibs, a...
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1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Duomo
Located in Milano, MI
Marcelo Soulé (Buenos Aires, 1958) trained at the Artistic Lyceum and the Brera Academy in Milan. He lives and works between Milan and Barcelona. He bega...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Inkjet, Pigment

Tori Amos Vintage Print 12"x16" by Jake Chessum
Located in Austin, US
Original hand-printed vintage 12x16” darkroom print from photographer Jake Chessum of Tori Amos. Printed by Jake in the 90's, at the time of the photo shoot. Jake recalls the sessio...
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1990s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

No Way - black & white nude photograph - archival pigment print 22x35"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A black and white photograph of a perfect woman's buttocks and her handcuffed hands giving a finger. Original gallery quality archival pigment print signed by the artist. Limited e...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Digital Pigment, Archival Pigment

Dahlia on Ink - floral film photography on cotton canvas, Limited edition of 5
Located in London, GB
'Dahlia on Ink' 2024 Cotton canvas print from limited edition of 5. (Does not come with streatch bars, only canvas print) Black and white floral film photography combination with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Cotton Canvas,...

The Black Keys Dan Auerbach "Mirror" by Larry Niehues
Located in Austin, US
The Black Keys “Mirror” taken on the Dropout Boogie Tour 2022, signed limited edition prints by The Black Keys official photographer Larry Niehues. The Black Keys relationship with...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

The Black Keys "Shadow" by Larry Niehues
Located in Austin, US
The Black Keys “Shadow” taken in Tel Aviv Israel 2023, signed limited edition prints by The Black Keys official photographer Larry Niehues. The Black Keys relationship with Larry N...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Shadows Kept Alive No.104", signed numbered Giclée print, Hahnemühle paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
“Shadows Kept Alive No. 104” is a triptych of 3 abstract images composed together as one single image measuring 14” high by 42” wide. It is a giclée print on archival Hahnemüle paper. The gallery is offering Free Shipping on this item globally, which ships rolled carefully in a tube. From the artist, Chris MaGee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée

The Black Keys Recording with Beck Los Angeles 2023 by Larry Niehues
Located in Austin, US
The Black Keys, Recording with Beck, Los Angeles 2023, signed limited edition prints by The Black Keys official photographer Larry Niehues. The Black Keys relationship with Larry N...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Shadows Kept Alive No.113", signed numbered Giclée print, Hahnemühle paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
“Shadows Kept Alive No. 113” is a triptych of 3 abstract images composed together as one single image measuring 14” high by 42” wide. It is a giclée print on archival Hahnemüle paper. The gallery is offering Free Shipping on this item globally, which ships rolled carefully in a tube. From the artist, Chris MaGee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée

The Black Keys "Red Vision 1" Phoenix AZ 2022 by Larry Niehues
Located in Austin, US
The Black Keys, “Red Vision 1” Phoenix AZ 2022, signed limited edition prints byThe Black Keys official photographer Larry Niehues. The Black Keys relatio...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pantheon
Located in Milano, MI
Marcelo Soulé (Buenos Aires, 1958) trained at the Artistic Lyceum and the Brera Academy in Milan. He lives and works between Milan and Barcelona. He bega...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Inkjet, Pigment

Tori Amos 1994 Vintage 12"x16" Darkroom Print by Jake Chessum
Located in Austin, US
Oginal hand-printed 12x16” darkroom vintage print from photographer Jake Chessum of Tori Amos. Printed by Jake in the 90's, at the time of the photo shoot. Jake recalls the session...
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1990s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Iconics by Fabrizio La Torre - Set # 1 - New York - 1956 - Vintage Photographs
Located in Brussels, BE
Artworks sold in perfect condition : Set # 1 composed of 5 Gallery Print 30x40 cm This is an exceptional offer that we are presenting today. For almost four years, here on 1stdibs, a...
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1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Iconics by Fabrizio La Torre - Set # 1 - New York - 1956 - Vintage Photographs
Located in Brussels, BE
Artworks sold in perfect condition : Set # 1 composed of 5 Gallery Print 30x40 cm This is an exceptional offer that we are presenting today. For almost four years, here on 1stdibs, a...
Category

1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Shadows Kept Alive No.12", signed numbered Giclée print, Hahnemühle paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
“Shadows Kept Alive No. 12” is a triptych of 3 abstract images composed together as one single image measuring 14” high by 42” wide. It is a giclée print on archival Hahnemüle paper. The gallery is offering Free Shipping on this item globally, which ships rolled carefully in a tube. From the artist, Chris MaGee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée

The Black Keys "Tour Life, somewhere on the road 2022" by Larry Niehues
Located in Austin, US
The Black Keys, “Tour Life”, somewhere on the road 2022, signed limited edition prints by The Black Keys official photographer Larry Niehues. The Black Keys relationship with Larry...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Shadows Kept Alive No.33", signed numbered Giclée print, Hahnemühle paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
“Shadows Kept Alive No. 33” is a triptych of 3 abstract images composed together as one single image measuring 14” high by 42” wide. It is a giclée print on archival Hahnemüle paper. The gallery is offering Free Shipping on this item globally, which ships rolled carefully in a tube. From the artist, Chris MaGee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée

"Shadows Kept Alive No.16", signed numbered Giclée print, Hahnemühle paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
“Shadows Kept Alive No. 16” is a triptych of 3 abstract images composed together as one single image measuring 14” high by 42” wide. It is a giclée print on archival Hahnemüle paper. The gallery is offering Free Shipping on this item globally, which ships rolled carefully in a tube. From the artist, Chris MaGee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée

Iconics by Fabrizio La Torre - Set # 1 - New York - 1956 - Vintage Photographs
Located in Brussels, BE
Artworks sold in perfect condition : Set # 1 composed of 5 Gallery Print 30x40 cm This is an exceptional offer that we are presenting today. For almost four years, here on 1stdibs, a...
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1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Hodge-Podge
By Jim Dingilian
Located in East Quogue, NY
Small bleached found abstract photographic artwork by Jim Dingilian. Offered framed in plexiglass. Frame size: 5 x 6.25 inches Paper size: 3 3/8 x 4.75 inches Jim Dingilian makes ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper

The Black Keys "Double Dan" by Larry Niehues
Located in Austin, US
The Black Keys, “Double Dan” print taken in Kansas City, KS, signed limited edition prints by The Black Keys official photographer Larry Niehues. The Black Keys relationship with L...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Iconics by Fabrizio La Torre - Set # 1 - New York - 1956 - Vintage Photographs
Located in Brussels, BE
Artworks sold in perfect condition : Set # 1 composed of 5 Gallery Print 30x40 cm This is an exceptional offer that we are presenting today. For almost four years, here on 1stdibs, a...
Category

1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Shadows Kept Alive No.40", signed numbered Giclée print, Hahnemühle paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
“Shadows Kept Alive No. 40” is a triptych of 3 abstract images composed together as one single image measuring 14” high by 42” wide. It is a giclée print on archival Hahnemüle paper. The gallery is offering Free Shipping on this item globally, which ships rolled carefully in a tube. From the artist, Chris MaGee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée

Dan Auerbach "Ride" San Francisco 2022 by Larry Niehues
Located in Austin, US
Dan Auerbach “Ride”, San Francisco 2022, signed limited edition prints by The Black Keys official photographer Larry Niehues. The Black Keys relationship with Larry Niehues began t...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film

"Shadows Kept Alive No.22", signed numbered Giclée print, Hahnemühle paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
“Shadows Kept Alive No. 22” is a triptych of 3 abstract images composed together as one single image measuring 14” high by 42” wide. It is a giclée print on archival Hahnemüle paper. The gallery is offering Free Shipping on this item globally, which ships rolled carefully in a tube. From the artist, Chris MaGee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée

Centrale
Located in Milano, MI
Marcelo Soulé (Buenos Aires, 1958) trained at the Artistic Lyceum and the Brera Academy in Milan. He lives and works between Milan and Barcelona. He bega...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Inkjet, Pigment

The Black Keys, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines IA 2023 by Larry Niehues
Located in Austin, US
The Black Keys, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines IA 2023, signed limited edition prints by The Black Keys official photographer Larry Niehues. The Black K...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film

"Shadows Kept Alive No.4", signed numbered Giclée print, Hahnemühle paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
“Shadows Kept Alive No. 4” is a triptych of 3 abstract images composed together as one single image measuring 14” high by 42” wide. It is a giclée print on archival Hahnemüle paper. The gallery is offering Free Shipping on this item globally, which ships rolled carefully in a tube. From the artist, Chris MaGee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée

The Black Keys, Dan Auerbach, Glasgow Scotland 2023 by Larry Niehues
Located in Austin, US
The Black Keys, Dan Auerbach, Glasgow Scotland 2023, signed limited edition prints by The Black Keys official photographer Larry Niehues. The Black Keys relationship with Larry Nie...
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2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Gwen Stefani No Doubt 1997 vintage print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, US
Gwen Stefani and Ska band No Doubt, 8”x10” Hand-printed darkroom print, made at the time of the shoot in 1997, and stored flat in a temperature-controlled environment. The print is ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

REFLECTIONS - Photography in Black and White , Bjorn Wennerwald
Located in Napoli, IT
Bjorn Wennerwald was born in 1964 and lives in Scandinavia. He graduated as a photographer from Copenhagen Photo College in 1987. During his long career his talents have benefited a ...
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1990s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Monument Valley" Black and White Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
"Monument Valley" Black and White Photograph Stunning photograph of Monument Valley, Utah, by an unknown artist (20th Century). A gnarled, ...
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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

John Lennon and Yoko Ono naked in bed 1980 vintage print by Allan Tannenbaum
Located in Austin, US
Vintage darkroom print of John Lennon and Yoko Ono taken in New York , naked in bed, November 26th 1980. This print is an original, hand printed darkr...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol on roller skates vintage silver gelatin print by Allan Tannenbaum
Located in Austin, US
Vintage darkroom print of Andy Warhol on roller stakes at The Roxy in New York City in March 1980. This print is an original, hand printed darkroom pr...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

'Lily in Charcoal' abstract expressionism photography edition of 10
Located in London, GB
'Lily in Charcoal' 2023 From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal' is an expression piece combining an abstract charcoal drawing with a live lily emerging from a gash. The charc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Black and White Photography

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Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

'SCIMPANZE' WITH EYES - Black and white photograph Italy 1970s
Located in Napoli, IT
Small Photograph on photographic paper titled "Chimpanzee with Glasses" on ivory paper passpartu' and a 1970s briar frame
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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Richard Blair Photograph "Shipwrecked Boat - Tomales Bay" c.2000
Located in San Francisco, CA
Richard Blair Photograph "Shipwrecked Boat - Tomales Bay" c.2000 Tomales Bay is North or San Francisco. An absolutely beautiful and pristine area of remote wilderness. Fine black a...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Chicago 45, abstraction
Located in Greenwich, CT
Aaron Siskind was a prominent American photographer known for his significant contributions to abstract photography. Chicago is from a well known series where he photographed walls w...
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1950s Abstract Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ramunės - abstract analogue black and white floral photography, Ltd. 20
Located in London, GB
'Ramunės' London, United Kingdom 2022 Limited edition of 20. Photograph printed on heavyweight fine art paper. Photograph is shipped fast and flat in secure thick cardboard packa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Black and White Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Giclée

Papercut No.2 - analogue black and white abstract photography. Ltd. 20.
Located in London, GB
'Papercut No.2' London, United Kingdom 2021 Limited edition of 20. Black and white abstract expression analogue photography, composed and exposed using 4x5 large format camera Linh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography

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Film, Giclée

Gwen Stefani and No Doubt 1997 vintage print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, US
Gwen Stefani with Ska band No Doubt, 8”x10” Hand-printed darkroom print, made at the time of the shoot in 1997, and stored flat in a temperature-controlled environment. The print is...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Mick Jagger and Jimi Hendrix 1967 silver gelatin print
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition, silver gelatin print of Mick Jagger with Jimi Hendrix by Alec Byrne, taken at the Top Of The Pops TV studios, London, May 1967. Alec recalls, “I got a late p...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Fiona Apple 1996 vintage print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, US
Singer Fiona Apple, 8”x10” Hand-printed darkroom print, made at the time of the shoot in 1996, and stored flat in a temperature-controlled environment. Th...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Albania - Mountain Skiing Black & White Art Photography
Located in Salzburg, AT
Hailing from the picturesque city of Zaragoza, nestled near the Pyrenees, Carlos Blanchard's journey into the realm of photography was influenced by the rich tapestry of his upbringi...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Black and White Photography

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Black and White

John Lennon and Yoko Ono "Starting Over" 1980 vintage print by Allan Tannenbaum
Located in Austin, US
Vintage darkroom print of John Lennon and Yoko Ono taken in New York on the set of "Starting Over" November 26th 1980. This print is an original, hand...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth vintage silver gelatin print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, US
Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth, 8”x10” Hand-printed darkroom print, made at the time of the shoot in 1994, and stored flat in a temperature-controlled environment. The print is in perfec...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Debbie Harry and Chris Stein Blondie vintage print by Allan Tannenbaum
Located in Austin, US
Vintage darkroom print of Debbie Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie taken on the rooftop of their New York City. apartment in 1980. This print is an ori...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Daydream
Located in London, GB
'Daydream' 2022 Photographed in Richmond, London using a 4x5 large format camera. Printed on Fine art Hahnemuehle paper. 40x31cm limited edition of 20 + 1AP Each artwork include...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Black and White Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Giclée

Fiona Apple vintage silver gelatin print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, US
Fiona Apple, 8”x10” Hand-printed darkroom print, made at the time of the shoot in 1996, and stored flat in a temperature-controlled environment. The print...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

BABY- Black and white photography Italy 1970s
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful b/w photo depicting a little Peruvian girl
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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Diamond 11 - Signed limited edition abstract print, square photo, contemporary
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Diamond 11 - Limited edition pigment print Limited Editions of 5, unframed Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber ...
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2010s Abstract Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Morrissey 1994 vintage silver gelatin print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, US
Morrissey, 8”x10” Hand-printed darkroom print, made at the time of the shoot in 1994, and stored flat in a temperature-controlled environment. The print is in perfect new condition ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Papercut No.2 - analogue black and white abstract photography. Ltd. 20.
Located in London, GB
'Papercut No.2' London, United Kingdom 2021 Limited edition of 20. Black and white abstract expression analogue photography, composed and exposed using 4x5 large format camera Linh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography

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Film, Giclée

Morrissey vintage silver gelatin print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, US
Morrissey, 8”x10” Hand-printed darkroom print, made at the time of the shoot in 1994, and stored flat in a temperature-controlled environment. The print is in perfect new condition ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Shop Black and White Photography

There’s a lot to love about black and white photography.

The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. Some might argue that we’re naturally drawn to color photography because it’s the world we know best. This is a shared belief, particularly in the era of camera-phone photography, editing apps and the frenetic immediacy of sharing photos on social media. But when we look at black and white photography, we experience deep, rich shadows and tonal properties in a way that transfixes us. Composition and textures are crisp and engaging. We’re immediately drawn to the subjects of vintage street photography and continue to feel the emotional impact of decades-old photojournalism. The silhouettes of mountains in black and white landscape photography are particularly pronounced, while portrait photography and the skylines of urban cityscapes come to life in monochrome prints.

When decorating with fine photography, keep in mind that some color photographs may not be suitable for every space. However, you can be more daring with black and white photos. The gray tones are classic, sophisticated and generally introduce elegance to any corner of your home, which renders black and white prints amazingly versatile.

Black and white photography adapts to its surroundings like a chameleon might. A single large-scale black and white photograph above the sofa in your living room is going to work with any furniture style, and as some homeowners and designers today are working to introduce more muted tones and neutral palettes to dining rooms and bedrooms, the integration of black and white photography — a hallmark of minimalist decor — is a particularly natural choice for such a setting.

Another advantage to bringing black and white photography into your home is that you can style walls and add depth and character without worrying about disrupting an existing color scheme. Black and white photographs actually harmonize well with accent colors such as yellow, red and green. Your provocative Memphis Group lighting and bold Pierre Paulin seating will pair nicely with the black and white fine nude photography you’ve curated over the years.

Black and white photography also complements a variety of other art. Black and white photos pair well with drawings and etchings in monochromatic hues. They can also form part of specific color schemes. For example, you can place black and white prints in colored picture frames for a pop of color. And while there are no hard and fast rules, it’s best to keep black and white prints separate from color photographs. Color prints stand out in a room more than black and white prints do. Pairing them may detract attention from your black and white photography. Instead, dedicate separate walls or spaces to each.

Once you’ve selected the photography that best fits your space, you’ll need to decide how to hang the images. If you want to hang multiple photos, it’s essential to know how to arrange wall art. A proper arrangement can significantly enhance a living space.

On 1stDibs, explore a vast collection of compelling black and white photography by artists such as Mark Shaw, Jack Mitchell (a photographer you should know), Berenice Abbott and David Yarrow.

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