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Black and White Photography For Sale
Style: Minimalist
Style: Conceptual
Two Brown Bears Walk Towards Camera
Located in US
Two brown bears walk along the creek in search of salmon. Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gathering in search of the sal...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Brown Bear Rests On His Front Paws
Located in US
A brown bear rests on its front paws, remaining alert but also relaxed. Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gathering in sea...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Brown Bear In Alaska Waits In The Middle Of Creek For Salmon
Located in US
A large brown bear waits in the middle of the creek for prey with dense foliage in the background. Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in recor...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Brown Bear At Edge Of Water
Located in US
A brown bear stands near the edge of the creek, looking for some sign of prey. 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

Brown Bear Charges Through Water
Located in US
A brown bear charges through the creek in pursuit of something under the water. Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gatherin...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Brown Bear In Alaska Standing In Creek Looking Off Into Distance
Located in US
A brown bear stands in the middle of a creek in Katmai National Park, Alaska. 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

Bear Running At Full Speed Through Creek
Located in US
A brown bear races at full speed across the creek in Katmai National Park in Alaska. Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gat...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Brown Bear With Salmon In Mouth
Located in US
A brown bear triumphantly yields a salmon he has just caught in Alaska. Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gathering in sea...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Brown Bear About To Dive Into The Creek
Located in US
A large brown bear gets ready to dive into the creek after spotting a salmon. 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

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

Brown Bear In The Middle Of Dense Foliage
Located in US
A brown bear stands in the middle of dense foliage in Alaska. Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gathering in search of the...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Brown Bear Looking Over Shoulder In Profile
Located in US
A brown bear waits at the edge of the creek in Alaska looking over his shoulder. Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gatheri...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

More Free Space Basilica Venice Italy black white fine art landscape photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and White Fine Art Landscape Photography. Beautiful view of traditional Gondola on Canal Grande with Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in the background, Venice, Italy. Arch...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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

Peony - analogue black and white floral photography
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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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Intimate, Minimal Portrait of a Lion in Kenya
Located in US
"Steady" A lion walks in the confident, rhythmic gait symbolic of the grace and power of these big cats. With the minimal, sunbaked backdrop of the Maasai Mara behind him, he remain...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Golden Gate, architecture detail, San Francisco, black and white photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure waterscape - landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 9. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to orde...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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

All-White Horse Swimming Underwater with Surreal Light, Otherworldly
Located in US
"Symphony of Light" From the angelic light streaming in from the ocean's surface to the minute movements of the horse's hooves as she swims, each element in this image works togeth...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Group of Zebras Running in Formation Against a Minimal Backdrop in Kenya
Located in US
"Swift" During the perfect confluence of luck and mother nature, everything finally came together when capturing this formation of zebras harmoniously running as one cohesive shape...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Hand in hand - female marble figure black and white photography
Located in London, GB
'Hand in hand' London, United Kingdom 2018 Limited edition of 20.
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Giclée

Portrait of a Calm Morning in Yosemite with a Clear Reflection on the Water
Located in US
"Textures of Silence" The early morning light and the pristine water created a perfect reflection of the landscape in this black and white image...
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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

Surreal Black & White Tiger in a Dark Pool of Water in the Jungle of India
Located in US
"Tiger's Retreat" A Royal Bengal tiger cools off in a dark pool of water in the jungle of India in this iconic capture of one of the most incredible animals roaming the Earth. Ex...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Profile of a Dark Horse Swimming Underwater, Light Coming Through the Surface
Located in US
"Underwater Rhythm" This dark horse against lighter water feels buoyant and weightless, while the tail adds softness in contrast with the sharper contours of the horse's body. The...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

One Wild Horse Running on the Beach on Sable Island
Located in US
"Triumph" In this image, you can feel the remoteness of a place man has failed to conquer, and you can see the wildness of the horses on full display. ⁠ This is an award-winning, ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Reflection, Venice, Italy, black and white fine art landscape photography print
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and White Fine Art landscape photography. Reflection, Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 9. Signed, titled, dated and numbered by a...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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

1967 Plymouth, Oldtimer, Route 66, USA, black white art landscape photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. 1967 Plymouth classic car in front of a motel on route 66, USA. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 9. All Ger...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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

Brassica Napus row of trees black white minimalist landscape fineart photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art minimalist landscape photography print. Rapsfeld field with a row of trees, France. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 7. Signed, titled, dated and numbe...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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

Dark Horse Swimming in Clear Water, Design & Fashion-Inspired, Equestrian
Located in US
"Dance of the Sea" This dark horse swimming appears drawn in charcoal - a chiaroscuro effect - while the water's lightness complements and heightens the dramatic combination of the ...
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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

Intimate Portrait of a Mountain Gorilla, Black & White Photography, Iconic
Located in US
"Unyielding Giant" This intimate and iconic portrait of a mountain gorilla in Rwanda highlights the bold beauty of these animals. Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deep Black Sandy Shore, Black and White Seascape, Smooth Wave Reaching the Coast
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, Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée

Otherworldly Light Streaming into Yosemite National Park, Black & White, Classic
Located in US
"Yosemite Awakens" In the moment of taking this image, the stillness in the water was echoed by the calm of the scene surrounding it while the air smelled like spring, warmth, and ...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Young Boy Holding a Staff in the Midst of the Mundari Cattle Camp
Located in US
"Lapis at Dusk" Young Mundari boy looking at the camera and holding a stick among the long-horned cattle in the cattle camp on the banks of the Nile In these scenes of life from South Sudan, experience the surreal, roving camps of the Mundari...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait in Profile of a Lion with a Full Mane Relaxing the Grass
Located in US
"Reverie" Profile portrait of a lion with eyes closed Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary animals roaming our Earth. These l...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Surreal Scene of Life Among the Cattle Camps in South Sudan, with Long-Horned Ca
Located in US
"Creation" Expansive portrait of life in the stunning cattle camps of the Mundari on the banks of the Nile River In these scenes of life from South Sudan, experience the surreal, r...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Otherworldly Black & White Image of a Herd of Giraffes Walking Across the Plains
Located in US
"Crossing Time" Black & white image of a herd of giraffes walking across the plains Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary anima...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ancient Page Angel, Book of Faith, Ancient Page, Abstract. Black and White Print
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ancient Page Angel, Book of Faith, Ancient Page (Triptych), 2017 by Shine Huang From the Series “Carry the Ocean” Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle fine art paper. Overall size: 3...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Savannah Spirit, End of an Era (Black and White Nude Photography B&W)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In this self portrait, Savannah Spirit turns the tradition of black and white female portraiture back on itself. The muse is the artist, and the lens is her own. Spirit believes th...
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2010s Conceptual Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Black and White Portrait of a Cow with Beautiful, Sculptural Horns
Located in US
"Mundari's Pride" The long-horned cattle owned by the Mundari are an ancient breed called the Ankole-Watusi In these scenes of life from South Sudan, exp...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Expansive, Surreal Black & white Image of the Mundari Cattle Camp
Located in US
"Sacred Ground" Portrait of the Mundari's cattle camp in South Sudan In these scenes of life from South Sudan, experience the surreal, roving camps of th...
Category

2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Young Boy Holding a Staff in the Midst of the Mundari Cattle Camp
Located in US
"Lapis at Dusk" Young Mundari boy looking at the camera and holding a stick among the long-horned cattle in the cattle camp on the banks of the Nile In these scenes of life from South Sudan, experience the surreal, roving camps of the Mundari...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Young Lion Cub Relaxing in the Grass, Black & White, Kenya
Located in US
"Creature Comfort" Young lion relaxing in the grass and looking at the camera Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary animals roa...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Silhouette of Two Lions Facing One Another at Dusk, Black & White
Located in US
"Legacy" Two lions in profile at dusk in East Africa Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary animals roaming our Earth. These li...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Long-Horned Cattle in Camp in South Sudan, Black & White
Located in US
"From the Earth" Expansive portrait of life in the Mundari cattle camp in South Sudan In these scenes of life from South Sudan, experience the surreal, r...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Black and White Portrait of a Cow with Beautiful, Sculptural Horns
Located in US
"Mundari's Pride" The long-horned cattle owned by the Mundari are an ancient breed called the Ankole-Watusi In these scenes of life from South Sudan, exp...
Category

2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Portrait in Profile of a Lion with a Full Mane Relaxing the Grass
Located in US
"Reverie" Profile portrait of a lion with eyes closed Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary animals roaming our Earth. These l...
Category

2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Expansive, Surreal Black & white Image of the Mundari Cattle Camp
Located in US
"Sacred Ground" Portrait of the Mundari's cattle camp in South Sudan In these scenes of life from South Sudan, experience the surreal, roving camps of th...
Category

2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Young Boy Walking Through the Cattle Camps at Dusk, Black & White, Surreal
Located in US
"Embers" Portrait of a young Mundari man walking swiftly through the cattle camps in South Sudan with a rope In these scenes of life from South Sudan, experience the surreal, rovin...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Cultural Portrait of a Young Boy in South Sudan Amidst the Mundari Cattle Camps
Located in US
"Monarch of the Flood Plains" Portrait of a young Mundari boy looking after his cattle in South Sudan In these scenes of life from South Sudan, experience the surreal, roving camps of the Mundari...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Black and White Portrait of an Ancient Breed of Cattle, East Africa
Located in US
"Watusi in Profile" Portrait of an ancient breed of cattle with sky high towering horns In these scenes of life from South Sudan, experience the surreal, roving camps of the Mundar...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait of a Water Buffalo Against a White Backdrop, Fashion-Inspired
Located in US
"Buffalo Spirit" Portrait of a water buffalo in Kenya Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary animals roaming our Earth. These l...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Cheetah in Profile Walking Across the Grass in Kenya, Black & White
Located in US
"Spotted on the Plains" Cheetah walking in the grass of East Africa Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary animals roaming our E...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait of a Cheetah Walking Towards the Camera in the Grass
Located in US
"Rhythm and Poise" Black & white image of a cheetah walking towards the camera in Kenya Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary a...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Otherworldly Black & White Image of a Herd of Giraffes Walking Across the Plains
Located in US
"Crossing Time" Black & white image of a herd of giraffes walking across the plains Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary anima...
Category

2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Surreal Scene of Life Among the Cattle Camps in South Sudan, with Long-Horned Ca
Located in US
"Creation" Expansive portrait of life in the stunning cattle camps of the Mundari on the banks of the Nile River In these scenes of life from South Sudan, experience the surreal, r...
Category

2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Silhouette of Two Lions Facing One Another at Dusk, Black & White
Located in US
"Legacy" Two lions in profile at dusk in East Africa Exceptional Creatures is a limited edition print series documenting the most extraordinary animals roaming our Earth. These li...
Category

2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Black and White Portrait of an Ancient Breed of Cattle, East Africa
Located in US
"Watusi in Profile" Portrait of an ancient breed of cattle with sky high towering horns In these scenes of life from South Sudan, experience the surreal, roving camps of the Mundar...
Category

2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

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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