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Black and White Photography For Sale
Style: Minimalist
Style: Conceptual
Black & White Profile Portrait of a Young Rendille Warrior with a Spear
Located in US
"Arteti in Profile" Elegant beaded patterns adorn the warriors of the Rendille and Samburu tribes of Northern Kenya. Feathers complete the look, which is meant to signify that the ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Two Zebras Against a Minimal Backdrop, Design-Inspired
Located in US
"As One" The pattern of these two zebras together creates an entirely new design. Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary animal...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Otherworldly White Horse Swimming Underwater, Fashion-Inspired, Equestrian
Located in US
"Celestial Light" Ethereal in nature, this image offers a new perspective reframing a classic, enduring subject. Created completely underwater, Equus: Underwater Rhythm is a limite...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Surrealist Fake Limb Prosthetic Factory Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
These are vintage prints from the 1980's. The last photo shows a gallery or museum label from an accompanying piece (there were three sequence shots in this series) but is not on thi...
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1980s Conceptual Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Surrealist Fake Limb Prosthetic Factory Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
These are vintage prints from the 1980's. The last photo shows of a label from an accompanying piece (there were three sequence shots in this series) but is not on this piece. They l...
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1980s Conceptual Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"Verdure" Photography 24" x 18" inch Edition 1/20 by Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
"Verdure" Photography 24" x 18" inch Edition 1/20 by Ben Cope Not framed. Ships in a tube. BLANC series by Ben Cope: Ben Cope is a Los Angeles based portrait artist with a BFA in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Tangle" Photography 24" x 18" inch Edition 1/20 by Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
"Tangle" Photography 24" x 18" inch Edition 1/20 by Ben Cope Not framed. Ships in tube Ben Cope is a Georgia native graduating from Columbus State University with a BFA in ceramic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Intimate Black & White Photograph of a Dark Horse Underwater, Fashion-Inspired
Located in US
"Immersion" ⁠Through this minimalist, underwater environment, you can completely immerse yourself in the beauty of the horse’s form with no distractions to take away from the subjec...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Frond" Photography 40" x 30" inch Edition 1/20 by Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
"Frond" Photography 40" x 30" inch Edition 1/20 by Ben Cope Not framed. Ships in a tube. BLANC series by Ben Cope: Ben Cope is a Los Angeles based portrait artist with a BFA in c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Tacita Dean, Aerial View of Teignmouth Electron - Contemporary Photography
Located in Hamburg, DE
Tacita Dean (British, born 1965) Aerial View of Teignmouth Electron, Cayman Brac 16th of September 1998, 2000 Medium: Gelatin silver print on paper Dimensions: 21 x 26 cm (8 1/4 x 10...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"Frond" Photography 24" x 18" inch Edition 1/20 by Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
"Frond" Photography 24" x 18" inch Edition 1/20 by Ben Cope Not framed. Ships in a tube. BLANC series by Ben Cope: Ben Cope is a Los Angeles based portrait artist with a BFA in c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Black & White Image of a Water Flowing Through a Gorge, Classic, Minimalist
Located in US
"Into the Gorge" Over many, many years, the waters of Oregon have delicately and precisely formed their own path as captured in this intimate vignette of the Columbia River Gorge. ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Two Samburu Warriors Stand on an Overlook and Survey Their Land
Located in US
"Kingdom Come" Two Samburu warriors stand atop this popular overlook surveying their ancestral land. As warriors, it is their job to look after the needs of their community. These...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Minimal Black & White Photograph of a Bird in Mid-Flight
Located in US
"Equilibrium" Bird in mid-flight with a minimal off-white backdrop. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectacular places Drew has eve...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Minimal, Abstract Landscape of the Arctic with a Snowy Peak
Located in US
"Peak" A lone snowy peak rising above the clouds and mist with a flat white minimal natural backdrop. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the m...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mother and Cub Polar Bears Rest, Surreal Black & White Photography, Wildlife
Located in US
"The Lookout" A mother polar bear rests while her cub curiously looks out from behind her. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectac...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Surreal, Abstract Black & White Photograph of Whale Surfacing
Located in US
"Reverence" Minke whale surfaces momentarily against sea ice in very still, reflective water. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spect...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Minimal, Abstract Black & White Photography of a Whale Surfacing
Located in US
"Surface" A Minke whale surfaces for a moment with a minimal backdrop of fog and still water. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spec...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Astrantia - analogue black and white floral photography, limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Astrantia’ photographed in London, United Kingdom 2022. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. Giclée print on Hahnemühle ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Two Polar Bears Walking on Sea Ice with Incredible Backdrop in the Arctic
Located in US
"Frontier" Two polar bears walking on the sea ice with a mountain reflected in the water and low lying clouds around the mountainous backdrop. The limited edition print series Nort...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Arctic Landscape with Bird Swimming, Black & White Photography
Located in US
"Passage" A lone bird swims between two sea ice formations with mountains and clouds in the background. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Intimate Portrait of a Polar Bear, Black & White Photography
Located in US
"Opal" Close-up, intimate portrait of a polar bear walking towards the camera. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Minimal, Abstract Landscape of the Arctic with a Snowy Peak
Located in US
"Peak" A lone snowy peak rising above the clouds and mist with a flat white minimal natural backdrop. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the m...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Whale Surfacing with Epic Backdrop of the Arctic
Located in US
"Winter Reverie" Minke whale surfaces momentarily against the sea ice and backdrop of mountains. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most sp...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lone Polar Bear at Water's Edge, Surreal, Cinematic
Located in US
"Land of the Great Bear" Lone polar bear at the water's edge looking out with a glacier and mountain in the backdrop. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Intimate Portrait of a Polar Bear, Black & White Photography
Located in US
"Opal" Close-up, intimate portrait of a polar bear walking towards the camera. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sculpted Ice Form in Arctic Waters, Abstract, Nature
Located in US
"Arctic Composition" Iceberg sculpted by water in the still fjords of the Arctic. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectacular place...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Intimate, Surreal, Fashion-Inspired Portrait of a Mountain Gorilla
Located in US
"Noir" This image of a mountain gorilla is a fashion-inspired look at one of our world's most incredible, endangered animals. Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print ser...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Abstract, Minimal Image of the Arctic Landscape
Located in US
"Monolith" Two peaks against a dune of snow with a flat-white backdrop. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectacular places Drew ha...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Polar Bear with Minimal Backdrop, Wildlife, Black & White Photography
Located in US
"Brilliance" Polar bear standing against flat, white, minimal backdrop of snow and fog. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectacular...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Minimal, Abstract Image of Snow and Clouds in the Arctic
Located in US
"Cathedral of Snow" Organic snow formations against a dark sky with whispy clouds. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectacular plac...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Polar Bear Resting at Water's Edge, Black & White Photography
Located in US
"Arctic Daydream" Lone polar bear resting at water's edge with eyes closed. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectacular places Dre...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Minimal Backdrop with Mother and Cub Walking in the Arctic
Located in US
"Travelers" Mother and cub polar bears walk in a straight line with minimal backdrop of snow. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tr...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Surreal, Abstract Black & White Photograph of Whale Surfacing
Located in US
"Reverence" Minke whale surfaces momentarily against sea ice in very still, reflective water. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spect...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Minimal Landscape, Black & White Photography, Sea Ice in the Arctic with Birds
Located in US
"Shimmer" Minimal landscape with sea ice, snow, and rocks with birds flying. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Intimate Portrait of a Polar Bear Walking Towards the Camera, Minimal
Located in US
"Arktos" Intimate portrait of a polar bear walking towards the camera with a flat-white backdrop. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Polar Bear with Minimal Backdrop, Wildlife, Black & White Photography
Located in US
"Brilliance" Polar bear standing against flat, white, minimal backdrop of snow and fog. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectacular...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Polar Bear Walking Near Water's Edge, Black & White Photography
Located in US
"Arctic Explorer" Lone polar bear walking at water's edge looking at something in the distance. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most sp...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mother and Cub Polar Bears Rest, Surreal Black & White Photography, Wildlife
Located in US
"The Lookout" A mother polar bear rests while her cub curiously looks out from behind her. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectac...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Two Polar Bears Walking in the Middle of Unbelievable Arctic Landscape
Located in US
"Arctic Wanderers" Two polar bears walking on the sea ice with the backdrop of a glacier and mountains with low-lying louds above. The limited edition print series Northern Dreams ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Madeira Peaks, morning Light, Fanal, Portugal, black white landscape photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography print. Madeira's mountain peaks in morning light, Fanal, Portugal. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 8. Signed, titled, dated and ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Ink, Black and White, Digital, Archival...

1964 Renault Dauphine
Located in New York, NY
Christopher Williams is a conceptual artist and fine art photographer This image is from the series of pictures of a 1964 Renault Dauphine automo...
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2010s Conceptual Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Herd of American Bison Walking Across the Plains of Yellowstone National Park
Located in US
"On the Move" From the story of their survival to their hulking, unmistakable physiques, the American bison is one of the rarified animals that has become larger than life in cultu...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

All-White Horse Swimming Underwater with Surreal Light, Equestrian
Located in US
"Prism" In this image, the forever-shifting surface of the sea refracts the light in novel ways. This crystalline layer gives way to the darker waters beneath, creating the perfect...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Underwater Image of a Dark Horse, Otherworldly, Design-Inspired, Equestrian
Located in US
"Power and Rhythm" ⁠Through this minimalist environment, you can completely immerse yourself in the beauty of the horse’s form with no distractions to take away from the subject’s ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Group of Giraffes Looking at Something in Distance, Wildlife, Kenya
Located in US
Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary animals roaming our Earth. These limited edition archival prints are carefully inspected, ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Group of Giraffes Looking at Something in Distance, Wildlife, Kenya
Located in US
Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary animals roaming our Earth. These limited edition archival prints are carefully inspected, ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Surreal Portrait of an Elephant with Dust in Kenya, Minimal, Fashion-Inspired
Located in US
"Plume" As the elephants toss the dirt, it rises in an arc- like a firework- above their heads, creating a temporary marriage of modern art and our natural world. Exceptional Creat...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Beach Huts, silent Morning, minimalist black and white photography, landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Romantic beach huts with a bench on the stony beach of France. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 9. Signed, titled, dated and num...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Black and White, Digital, Archival Pigment...

Chestnut Trees on the Promenade, Traunsee, b&w fine art photography, landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure waterscape - landscape photography. Chesternut trees and bench in fog over Lake Traunsee with the mountains in the background, Austria. Archiva...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Ink, Black and White, Digital, Archival...

El Capitan in the Distance, Classic Black & White Photograph of Yosemite
Located in US
"Rushing Waters" The velvet water rushes onwards, leading the eye to the backdrop of Yosemite's most prestigious landmark; El Capitan. This is an award-winning image. These lim...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Peony no.2 - analogue black and white floral photography
Located in London, GB
'Peony’ photographed in London, United Kingdom 2023. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée

Farmland, single Tree, minimalist black and white fine art landscape photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure landscape photography. Single tree in cornfield in stormy weather, international winning photography, Austria. Archival pigment ink print as pa...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Ink, Black and White, Digital, Archival...

A Single Wild Horse Looking at the Camera on Sable Island
Located in US
"Silent Grace" The gracefulness of the horses of Sable Island is only intensified by their steadfast, silent gaze that draws you in and embraces you. This is a best-selling imag...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Brown Bear Racing Towards The Camera In The Creek
Located in US
A brown bear charges towards the camera and through the creek. Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gathering in search of th...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Intimate Portrait Of A Brown Bear Walking Towards The Camera
Located in US
Brown bear walking towards the camera with eye contact. Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gathering in search of the salmo...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Two Brown Bear Cubs Play On A Ridge
Located in US
Two brown bear cubs play on a ridge with an off-white backdrop of fog. Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gathering in sear...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Brown Bear Photographed The Moment He Came Up For Air
Located in US
Intimate capture of a large brown bear the moment he surfaced from the water. Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gathering ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

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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