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Black and White Photography For Sale
Style: Minimalist
Style: Post-War
The iconic coat of the zebra is the focus of this unique, design-inspired image
Located in US
The iconic coat of the zebra is the focus of this unique, design-inspired image An array of zebras photographed in a unique pattern Exceptional Crea...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

A full body portrait of a dark horse with an Argentinian halter
Located in US
A full body portrait of a dark horse with an Argentinian halter Crisp detailed portrait of an elite horse wearing a nude bridle against a white backdrop The print series Equus: Lig...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Large Black and White Seascape of Calming Sea Ripples, Abstract Water Reflection
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive limited edition black and white giclée print, on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag Fine Art matte paper. This series of black and white photographs captures the ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Emulsion, Rag Paper

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

Peony - analogue black and white floral photography, limited edition 7 of 20
Located in London, GB
'Peony’ photographed in London, United Kingdom 2022. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Giclée, Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

Black and white portrait of the back of a young Rendille warrior wearing traditi
Located in US
Black and white portrait of the back of a young Rendille warrior wearing traditional adornments This warrior in a remote tribal community in Northern Kenya is the epitome of physica...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Adato, a young Rendille woman, is featured in this fashion-inspired portrait
Located in US
Adato, a young Rendille woman, is featured in this fashion-inspired portrait A young Rendille woman named Adato walks over the salt flat with fabric trailing behind her The print series Desert Song: Compositions of Kenya exhibits classic, timeless beauty through portraits of the women of the Rendille tribe in a nod to fashion photography. Offered in a limited edition, these works are printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta paper, which sets the standard for image definition and color depth. Each print includes an embossed certificate of authenticity and is signed and numbered. All images are printed in-house on Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta paper and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. For your convenience, all images are printed with a 3” paper border; this is not included in the listed sizes. Through a fashion-inspired lens, photographer and filmmaker Drew Doggett tells extraordinary stories of diverse cultures, animals, places, and communities. He has received over 130 prestigious international awards and has had his artwork featured in many publications, such as Conde Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fortune, The Daily Mail, and Outside Magazine. His photographic work can be found in public collections globally, notably the Smithsonian African Art Museum (DC), as well as in hundreds of corporate and private collections in over 20 countries around the world, including that of Alec Baldwin, Gloria Steinem, Nicole Ari Parker, Eric Church...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Rapture, White flower closet up Black and white Photograph Mounted on Plexiglass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rapture Measures: 42 in H x 84 in W C-Print B&W Photograph Dated and signed by the artist Unique. 2007 Born in Tehran and raised in Europe and the United States, Iran, Issa-Khan began her photography career in the late 1970s studying with William Minor, Jr. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Issa-Khan photographed Paulina Porizkova...
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Early 2000s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Plexiglass, Archival Pigment

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1940s Photograph of "Beefcake" model MIKE DUBEL #4
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare 1940s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of bodybuilder and Mr. America contender MIKE DUBEL. Dubel competed in the 1...
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1940s Post-War Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Blooms in vase- analogue black and white floral photography, limited edition 20
Located in London, GB
'Blooms in vase’ photographed in London, United Kingdom 2024. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. Giclée print on Hahnem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Four Dahlias - analogue black and white floral photography, limited edition 20
Located in London, GB
'Four Dahlias’ photographed in London, United Kingdom 2024. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. Giclée print on Hahnemüh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Giclée

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

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Silver Gelatin

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

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

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Silver Gelatin

Curve Shaped Road, Death Valley, black and white landscape, limited photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. S curved road on the way to the Death Valley, California, USA. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 9. Signed, titled, dated and num...
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Early 2000s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dahlia buds - analogue black and white floral photography, limited edition 20
Located in London, GB
'Dahlia buds’ photographed in London, United Kingdom 2024. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. Giclée print on Hahnemühl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Kokar, Finland (Abstract Rock Formation and Swimming Swan)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Pentti Sammallahti was born in 1950 in Helsinki, Finland. Sammallahti was surrounded by works from his grandmother, Hildur Larsson, who was a photographer in the early 1900s. Sammallahti has been photographing the world around him with a poetic eye since the age of eleven. At the age of nine, he visited "The Family of Man...
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Early 2000s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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

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Silver Gelatin

Bandstand II, Eastbourne, UK - Black and White Vintage Photography
Located in Cambridge, GB
'Bandstand', captured on a visit to his grandparents at the British seaside in Eastbourne, this collection by Samuel Field is a beautiful reminder of days gone by. This artwork is a...
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1980s Post-War Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, C Print, Silver Gelatin

Framed Dahlia - analogue black and white floral photography, limited edition 20
Located in London, GB
'Framed Dahlia’ photographed in London, United Kingdom 2024. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. Giclée print on Hahnemü...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Bandstand III, Eastbourne, UK - Black and White Vintage Photography
Located in Cambridge, GB
'Bandstand', captured on a visit to his grandparents at the British seaside in Eastbourne, this collection by Samuel Field is a beautiful reminder of days gone by. This artwork is a...
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1980s Post-War Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, C Print, Silver Gelatin

Desert Rose - black and white floral photography, limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
Desert Rose captures the striking elegance of an Adenium plant, its delicate bloom contrasting with the sculptural form of its twisted, resilient branches. The minimal composition hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dolomites No.2 - black and white mountain photography, Limited edition 2 of 20
Located in London, GB
Dolomites No.2 2024 It is a black and white film photograph of Dolomite mountains, made using a 4x5 Large format camera Linhof. Ugne Pouwell does all the processing and printing i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Giclée

"DRIP 2" Black & White Photography 40" x 30" inch Edition 1/12 by Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
"DRIP 2" Black & White Photography 40" x 30" inch Edition 1/12 by Ben Cope Not framed. Ships in a tube. Ben Cope is a Georgia native graduating from Columbus State University with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Desert Rose - black and white floral photography, limited edition of 5
Located in London, GB
Desert Rose captures the striking elegance of an Adenium plant, its delicate bloom contrasting with the sculptural form of its twisted, resilient branches. The minimal composition hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Garden 1 - Coffret Prestige # 5 - 1979, Minimalist Black and White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Portfolio Garden 1, 6 photos From Germany to Portugal, from Portugal to Italy, the artist continues his research on light and its games, this time taking nature and trees as the the...
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1960s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Blade" Black & White Photography 24" x 18" inch Edition 1/20 by Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
"Blade" Black & White 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 w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Calm Costa Rica Shore, Minimal Large Black and White Giclée Photograph Seascape
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive limited edition black and white giclée print, on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag Fine Art matte paper. This series of black and white photographs captures the ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1950s Photograph of "Beefcake" model Dick Lee
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare early 1950s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of model DICK LEE. Photograph is an excellent example of Jufeff's mast...
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1950s Post-War Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

A group of horses runs at full tilt across the Camargue territory
Located in US
A group of horses runs at full tilt across the Camargue territory The Camargue horses run across the shallow water in this beautiful capture of their life in the South of France Th...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

A sand dune in Namibia with a pattern of ripples in it from the wind
Located in US
A sand dune in Namibia with a pattern of ripples in it from the wind A delicate texture appears where the wind whips the sand dunes. This ornate pattern will disappear when the wind...
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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

Giraffes walking across a dry lake bed in Amboseli with Kilimanjaro in backdrop
Located in US
Two giraffes walk across the plains with Kilimanjaro in the backdrop and dense cloud cover Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Intimate Capture Of A Brown Bear Look At Something In The Distance
Located in US
Portrait of a brown bear looking at something in the distance. 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

Rebirth III. Abstract. Black and White Print
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rebirth III, 2018 by Shine Huang Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle fine art paper. Image size: 20 in. H x 16 in. W Edition 1/9 + 1AP Signed on verso in ink. unframed ____________...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Ocean pearl - analogue black and white floral photography, Limited edition 5
Located in London, GB
'Ocean pearl' London, United Kingdom 2024. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. The photograph is signed front and back ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Giclée

SOLACE by Ugnė Pouwell – Black & White Fine Art Photography Book
Located in London, GB
SOLACE is a black and white fine art photography book that captures the interplay of light, shadow, and natural form with a refined, cinematic sensibility. Through a series of compos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Paper

Surreal photograph of a herd of giraffes against the endless sky
Located in US
Surreal photograph of a herd of giraffes against the endless sky Black & white image of a herd of giraffes walking across the plains Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition prin...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Elk I ed. 2/40
Located in Bozeman, MT
Francois' Animalia series is described as “a photographic menagerie of startling, sensitive portraits.” The series started when the artist saw a giraffe poking its head over a fence ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Monochromatic #03, Black + White Contemporary Minimalist Art, Brutalist Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Cristian Stefanescu Monochromatic #03 Black and White Abstract Geometry, Limited Edition Digital Photograph Edition of 30 Artists Proofs 3 Ultra HD Photo Prints On Aluminium Dibond developed on matte Fuji Crystal Professional Archive Maxima photo paper. The matte surface prevents glare; surfaces are laminated with a UV protective film that makes them resistant to light. Image Size: 60 cm x 90 cm x 2 cm Sold Unframed Arrive Ready to Hang (integrated wall-mounts on the back using aluminium rail rectangle) Free Shipping Please note that in situ images are purely an indication of how a piece may look. Monochromatic #03 is part of a series of photographs entitled Monochromatic by Cristian Stefanescu. This black and white abstract geometry series is presenting a dialogue with the elements of perceptions and space. Seeing is unconscious using our senses, our intellect and our emotions in order to interpret the world around us according to our own personality, frame of reference or system of beliefs. I like to use as starting point the elements already created in our reality, fragments of nature or made by human hand. I like to restructure the images I am taking, by altering the angles and relative lengths, joining structures or spatial symbols into a combined representation of matter, just as I like to reorganise my thoughts, in order to be able to change my interpretation, or better say my perception and while doing so I add new forms or perspectives to each thought. Cristian Stefanescu, artist, is available for sale online and in our art gallery at Wychwood Art. Oxford based artist Cristian Stefanescu was born in 1968 in Bucharest. He obtained an MSc degree in 1992 at the Technical University of Construction Bucharest, specialisation in Water and Wastewater Treatment followed by the second MSc in 1994 obtained at University of Liège, specialisation in Groundwater Engineering. After having spent more than a decade of his life teaching at the Technical University of Construction Bucharest, Cristian moved from academia to photography working in fashion industry. The passion for photography developed in the early years of college and became a constant element of his life. After long and constant collaborations with fashion brands in Romania, in 2018 Stefanescu moved to London to open his own studio. Photography was born black and white and he chose to continue this tradition, while working on evolving the visual aesthetics of this raw art form rendering his believes. Cristian Stefanescu’s distinctive monochrome photographs are an exploration into the psychological and metaphysical. He captures nature or buildings in specific moments in time – through highly visual heartbreakingly dark images often overlapped with low-contrast minimal landscapes – to create works that stretch the idea of a hypothetical time. His photo installations exist in dialogue with the elements and perceptions of space and time. “Seeing is unconscious using our senses, our intellect and our emotions in order to interpret the world around us according to our own personality, frame of reference or system of beliefs.” he has said. “I like to use as starting point the elements already created in our reality, fragments of nature or made by human hand. I like to restructure the images I am taking, by altering the angles and relative lengths, joining structures or spatial symbols into a combined representation of matter, just as I like to reorganise my thoughts, in order to be able to change my interpretation, or better say my perception and while doing so I add new forms or perspectives to each thought. This is perhaps why I love photography, because it is simply a visual capture of something already created in the world and is always changing through our interpretation, it is more like a reflexion of our thoughts.” Always preferring to focus on the space rather than its subjects Stefanescu is obsessive about the contrast of his photography, in order to channel the intensity of light and texture of the storied buildings or nature elements. He documents concrete buildings, using the subject as representative for its physical referents, while considering metaphorically the world as the concrete representation of our emotions. Concrete thinking requires facts and representation about everyday life, palpable objects in a tree dimensional world. Stefanescu uses his photographs to deconstruct and alter reality in order to obtain abstract images, since by definition the abstract thinking involves a mental process and an abstract object does not exist in time or space, but rather exists as a thought, as an idea. “I use art in a reversed process of creation. I believe thought forms what our eyes can see, so I take what was already created by the thought of another and I try to place it back into what is known forever in the mind” he has said. Cristian Stefanescu believes in the energy of every being, of each object or nature element. He upholds that photography renders the ineffable combination of the object’s energy and the photographer’s one while taking a picture. And what is the energy of a photograph? Is it the energy of the space that is framed in the viewfinder, is it the energy of the photographer? I think it is an ineffable combination of the photographer’s energy when he pressed the shutter button and everything that forms the energy of the photographed space...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Metal

Watching the horse races with binoculars, Deauville, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Capa (born Endre Ernő Friedmann October 22, 1913 – May 25, 1954) was a Hungarian–American war photographer and photojournalist. He is considered by some to be the greatest com...
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1950s Post-War Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Spider Lily - analogue black and white floral photography, limited edition 20
Located in London, GB
'Spider Lily’ photographed in London, United Kingdom 2024. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. Giclée print on Hahnemühl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Epic, close up portrait of a single American bison in Yellowstone National Park
Located in US
Epic, close up portrait of a single American bison in Yellowstone National Park An intimate, awe-inspiring portrait of a snow-covered bison in the Winter in Yellowstone National Par...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bold and beautiful white Camargue horse rearing up in the South of France
Located in US
Bold and beautiful white Camargue horse rearing up in the South of France Surreal portrait of an all white Camargue horse rearing up against the background of the sea The award-win...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Elk I ed. 1/50
Located in Bozeman, MT
Francois' Animalia series is described as “a photographic menagerie of startling, sensitive portraits.” The series started when the artist saw a giraffe poking its head over a fence ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Black Pond Falls
Located in New York City, NY
Mac Oller Black Pond Falls 12 x 12 inches Edition of 29 Archival Pigment Print 20 x 20 inches Edition of 19 Archival Pigment Print 30 x 30 inche...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Three Wild Horses Meet on Sable Island
Located in US
"Titans" Windswept and beautifully unkempt, these three stallions band together and assess their territory. These limited edition archival prints are carefully inspected, signed, ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Unbelievable Portrait of a Bison in the Snow in Yellowstone National Park
Located in US
"Gatekeeper" An ephemeral capture of a truly enduring animal, this iconic black and white image is an ode to the American bison. Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print s...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bandstand III, Eastbourne, UK - Black and White Vintage Photography
Located in Cambridge, GB
'Bandstand', captured on a visit to his grandparents at the British seaside in Eastbourne, this collection by Samuel Field is a beautiful reminder of days gone by. This artwork is a...
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1980s Post-War Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, C Print, Silver Gelatin

Black blooms - analogue black and white floral photography, limited edition 5
Located in London, GB
'Black blooms’ photographed in London, United Kingdom 2024. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. Giclée print on Hahnemüh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Giclée

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

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Archival Pigment

"DRIP 3" Black and White Photography 24" x 18" inch Edition 1/20 by Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
"DRIP 3" Black and White Photography 24" x 18" inch Edition 1/20 by Ben Cope Not framed. Ships in a tube. Ben Cope is a Georgia native graduating from Columbus State University w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bandstand II, Eastbourne, UK - Black and White Vintage Photography
Located in Cambridge, GB
Bandstand II, captured on a visit to his grandparents in Eastbourne in 1985, this black and white photograph collection by Samuel Field is a beautiful reminder the British seaside of...
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1980s Post-War Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, C Print, Silver Gelatin

Ancient Page and Ancient Page Angel, Diptych. Black and White Print
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ancient Page and Ancient Page Angel, Diptych, 2017 by Shine Huang From the Series “Carry the Ocean” Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle fine art paper. Overall size: 32 in. H x 80 i...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Polyptych. From The “Carry the Ocean” Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Polyptych From the Series “Carry the Ocean” 1. Jebana 2. Incense Debris 3. Finger Drum 4. Spice Bowl Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle fine art paper. Overall size: 80 in. H x 64...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Jebana and Incense Debris, Diptych. Black and White Print
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jebana and Incense Debris, Diptych, 2017 by Shine Huang From the Series “Carry the Ocean” Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle fine art paper. Overall size: 40 in. H x 64 in. W Indiv...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Finger Drum and Spice Bowl, Diptych. Black and White Print
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finger Drum and Spice Bowl, Diptych, 2017 by Shine Huang From the Series “Carry the Ocean” Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle fine art paper. Overall size: 40 in. H x 64 in. W Indi...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Camera Obscura Image of Manhattan View Looking West in Empty Room
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Camera Obscura Image of Manhattan View Looking West in Empty Room, 1996 Attributed to Abelardo Morell- unsigned. This is a black-white image marked " F...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Paper

Portrait of a dark horse with an Argentinian halter
Located in US
Portrait of a dark horse with an Argentinian halter A portrait of a dark, velvet-coated horse looking over his shoulder The print series Equus: Light & Form focuses on the details ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Blackstone Hill Tree, Hokkaido, Japan
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential amon...
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2010s Minimalist 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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