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Black and White Photography For Sale
Style: Contemporary
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''The Whisperer'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print Of TWO
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of TWO 1/2 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Rag Paper, Black and White

"Christian & Nathan Fletcher", Islamorada, Florida, 1995
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition 1 of 10. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is produced upon purchase. Please allow two weeks for production. Shipping time depends on method of shipping. Price is subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the current edition of the photograph. In her new exhibition Churilla draws from her years spent as a swimmer, lifeguard, and athlete to capture the forgotten freedom and exuberance of days of youth spent on the water. Viva la Vida is a mix of timeless portraits and candid photographs "I’ve always been drawn to the water- now my art, my sense of athleticism, freedom and oasis have merged in a way", says Churilla. Her nod to iconic photographers from the past, such as Edward Weston, and Herbert List, is apparent in her portrait work. In another Christian & Nathan Fletcher is in the midst of a surf crusade off the coast of Islamorada, Florida. Christian pioneered a new revolution in surfing style with his aerial techniques. The artist’s genuine connection to her subjects allows the viewer to forget the presence of a camera and to be drawn into the personal narrative. The invitational image Longboard Afternoon, taken at Ditch Plains, Montauk, focuses on the portrayal of the atmosphere rather than the individual subjects. With a 70’s feel the viewer is intrigued by the layers of life, activity and parallel moments shared by silhouettes of surfers carrying longboards at hazy days end. One such image, Gustavo, depicts a male figure seated poolside with head bowed. The pose and the wet sheen to his hair and skin give the subject a classic, sculptural look. All the photographs exhibited in are in various sizes are printed on heavy weight cotton paper with the traditional glossy baryta surface in rich tones of black and white. Her artist mother, Barbara Churilla, involved her in creating art, sculpture, painting and photography from an early age. She was raised in Princeton, New Jersey. She graduated from School of Visual Arts in NYC with a BFA in Photography. Lynda began her photo assisting career with legendary photographer Bruce Weber. Over a period of almost a decade she traveled the world with Weber learning not only knowledge of photography, but also life. Eventually becoming his trusted first assistant before embarking on her own photography adventure. Churilla’s work has been celebrated in American Photo, where she was heralded as one of the young visionaries of 21st century. She has photographed numerous celebrities, such as Cameron Diaz, Jewel, Olivier Martinez, Coldplay, Pet Shop Boys...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Berkeley, CA, December 2007", Berkeley, 2007
Located in Hudson, NY
Thomas Alleman’s urban landscapes convey the pulsating energy and sensual excitement of city life. With an eye for the visual rhythms and geometry of buildings, highways and parks, h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Warm Water Waves", Hamptons, NY, 2008
Located in Hudson, NY
Black and White, Water, beach, Ocean, Hamptons, beauty, danger, wave, b&w, black & white, high contrast, dark, water, movement, mood, mysterious, dangerous, danger, photograph, photo...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Mercer Street, 1992
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition of 1 of 10 If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is produced upon purchase. Please allow two weeks for production. Shipping time depends on method of shipping. Price is subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the current edition of the photograph This exhibition is a visual dance of contradictions. Whimsical and sophisticated. Stylistic and simple. Studied and carefree. That’s what emerges when you take a photojournalist by study, fashion photographer by trade and fine artist by instinct and leave him alone with his camera and a muse. Burris’ work is influenced by his early career spent working with fashion photographer Bill King and inspired by the decisive moment made known by the Henri Cartier Bresson. He defies the confines of either discipline. It is not fashion photography, which is by nature produced, but rather purely spontaneous. Todd left the world of fashion photography after building his own career in Milan and New York to go to LA and find his niche. He embraced his fascination with flea markets and penchant for discarded items that wouldn’t ever be chosen because they were trendy but because they were interesting. Burris packed his 1979 white Pontiac station wagon with his finds. When he came upon a stage that fit the props, he called on his muses and created a visual story on the spur of a moment. The collection of black and white images conveys a sense of effervescence and Élan. It includes photographs from Burris' time in Los Angeles as well as earlier experimental work in Milan and New York City. Anything but superficial, the invitational image, "Paget #1" challenges the traditional symmetry of beauty. We see a dramatic close up of a woman’s face, her intense eyes framed by the stark contrast between her porcelain skin and jet black hair. The lighting is such that her face is divided by shadow, one half dark and mysterious, the other half light and classically beautiful. The effect is deeply engaging. The viewer doesn’t know when the photo was taken but you want to know more. In “Mercer Street...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

3499 - Black and white analogue female portrait, 40x32cm
Located in London, GB
'3499' Photograph printed on heavyweight fine art paper, signed and stamped at the bottom righthand corner and at the back. Photograph comes with a certificate of authenticity. L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Giclée

''Capturing a Moment'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print of 5
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of 5 The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they have a soul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Rag Paper, Black and White

Jayne Mansfield with Seagrams Dogs (Limited Edition of 10, No 6-10) - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Shot by Barry Kramer (1921- 1984), one of the most prolific photographers of his time, captures the essence of 1950's Hollywood movie star, Jane Mansfield...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"1952 Vincent Black Shadow"
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED 16 x 20 print. Inquire within for framing. Edition of 20. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is ...
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20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Giclée

Sherlock #1
Located in Dallas, TX
Edition of 8 Signed, titled, dated, numbered and copyright. Kevin Horan is a photographer based in Langley, Washington, USA. He is working on projects which look at animals as peopl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Last Cloud
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Price and size range (Custom mural sizes available). All the photographs are in a limited edition. Edition 1 of 15. If the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Vintage Portrait of Monica Vitti - Vintage B/W photo by ANSA - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage portrait of Monica Vitti is a vintage black and white photo realized in 1970s by Agenzia ANSA. Good condition. Monica Vitti is born in Rome on November 3, 1931. Admitted in ...
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1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Corso Sienna, 1989
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition of 1 of 10 If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Offerings
Located in Calabasas, CA
Artist: Shirin Neshat Title: Offerings Year: 2019 Medium: Digital print on Fuji Crystal Archive Matte paper, hand signed (verso) Sheet: 6 × 6 in (15.2 × 15.2 cm) Condition: Mint Cert...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital

David Yarrow Photograph / The Rolling Stones / Horses
Located in Greenwich, CT
This is a special image for me; in part because it is such a low percentage capture and in part because its dynamism extols the wild nature of mustang horses. The premise was always ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Recall, from the Exit Art/The First World Portfolio
Located in New York, NY
LORNA SIMPSON Recall, from the Exit Art/The First World Portfolio, 1998 Silkscreen on Felt 30 × 22 inches Hand signed and numbered 17/50 on the front Unframed This impressive silkscr...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Felt, Screen

Rattle my Heart - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Rattle your Heart - 2024 - 40x48cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. inventory PL2024-12. ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid, Archival Paper

Fireproof - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Fireproof - 2024 - 20x20cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. inventory PL2024-48. Not mou...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Tulip - analogue black and white floral photography
Located in London, GB
'Tulip’ 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 and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Carefully placed in a secure cardboard package and shipped with an insured express delivery service. Please feel free to contact if you have any questions. About the artist: Ugne Pouwell is a fine art photographer originally from Lithuania. Today she makes most of her creative work in London, United Kingdom. Her main focus is black-and-white landscape and floral photography...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Mike, Miami Beach, Florida 1998
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition 1 of 25. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is p...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Sophia Loren Showering in "Judith"
Located in Austin, TX
Sophia Loren smiling in shower scene for her role in "Judith", 1966. Judith is a 1966 drama film about a beautiful woman who survived a concentration camp goes to Israel in 1948 to ...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance "I Love Lucy"
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white action shot features Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance talking on the phone for a scene in the television hit series "I Love Lucy". Lucille Ball was an American act...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Batman and Batgirl Classical Portrait
Located in Austin, TX
Classic black and white promotional still of Adam West for his role as Batman, and Yvonne Joyce Craig for her role as Batgirl, circa 1967. Batman is an American live-action televisi...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Anette Funicello: Mouseketeer at the Carnival
Located in Austin, TX
The beautiful Annette Funicello. The child star rose to fame as one of the most prevalent Mouseketeers on the Mickey Mouse Club. As a teenager, she transitioned to a successful caree...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Tequila - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Tequila - 2024 - 40x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. inventory PL2024-18. Not mounte...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid, Archival Paper

Three Figures in Black - Morocco by Paul Greenberg, 1994, Silver Gelatin Print
Located in Dallas, TX
Three Figures in Black - Morocco by Paul Greenberg depicts four people walking on a sidewalk. A small child walks with two figures cloaked in black, and carries a white toy attached ...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Recording Science Triptych
Located in Nashville, TN
Recording Science Triptych by Nashville, Tennessee photographer, Michael Ray Nott portrays three framed black and white photographs of two retro speakers and tape player. The contras...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital

Recording Science 1
Located in Nashville, TN
Recording Science 1 by Nashville photographer, Michael Ray Nott portrays a framed black and white photograph of a vintage cassette player. Nott produced this piece for the TV show “N...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital

Recording Science 2
Located in Nashville, TN
Recording Science 2 by Nashville photographer, Michael Ray Nott portrays a framed black and white photograph of a vintage table top microphone. Nott produced this piece for the TV sh...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital

Tyler Shields - Gator Birkin Monochrome, Photography 2014, Printed After
Located in Greenwich, CT
Series: Indulgence Silver Gelatin All available sizes and editions: 18" x 18" 30" x 30" 45" x 45" 60" x 60" 70" x 70" Editions of 3 + 2 Artist Proofs Tyler Shields is a photographer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Sil...

"Solar Plexus Chakra" Photography 26" x 26" inch Edition 2/7 by Oleg Char
Located in Culver City, CA
"Solar Plexus Chakra" Photography 26" x 26" inch Edition 2/7 by Oleg Char Medium: UV print on Aluminum Dibond, glass neon, wood backing, metal frame. Solar Plexus - Manipura The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Metal

Marilyn Monroe: Looking Back
By Marti Cole
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white candid shot features actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe in a low-backed black dress. This image was captured as Monroe was walking away while surrounded by ph...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital

"Iggy Backbend, London, 1972" Photography 24" x 20" inch 29/50 by Mick Rock
Located in Culver City, CA
"Iggy Backbend, London, 1972" Photography 24" x 20" inch 29/50 by Mick Rock Edition: 29/50 Medium: Silver gelatin limited edition photographic print on paper Iggy and The Stooges w...
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20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Blow my Mind (Till Death do us Part) - Contemporary, Polaroid, Nude, Women
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Blow my Mind (Till Death do us Part) - 2005, 50x49cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid, Certificate and Signature label. Artist Invent...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Polaroid, Color, C Print, Archival Paper

Prince, The Artist
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant black and white studio portrait of legendary musician and artist, Prince. Prince was an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, and actor. He is widel...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Cross country skiers - black and white photography
Located in New York, NY
"I remember the moment that the idea for Bodyscapes® came to me. I was thinking that the shape and structure of the universe repeated itself at every level and suddenly I had the ima...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sparring
Located in Kansas City, MO
Emily Evans Sloan Sparring Year: 2024 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuehle Baryta Rag Framed Size: 13 x 13 x 0.25 inches COA provided *Ready to hang; matted and framed in a minimal...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Oscar" Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition of 15 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Oscar" Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition of 15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Not framed. Ships in a tube. Availa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper

Audrey Hepburn with Balloons at the Arc de Triomphe
Located in Austin, TX
Audrey’s most beloved movie is arguably Funny Face, in which she plays a bookish girl swept up in the world of fashion, taken under the wing of a magazine editor looking for a model ...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Mercer Street
Located in Hudson, NY
Black and white, fashion, model, street, mercer st, NYC, New York, New York City Photography, woman, model, fashion photography, B&W, black and white photography, Todd Burris, Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition of 2 of 25 If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is produced upon purchase. Please allow two weeks for production. Shipping time depends on method of shipping. Price is subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the current edition of the photograph This exhibition is a visual dance of contradictions. Whimsical and sophisticated. Stylistic and simple. Studied and carefree. That’s what emerges when you take a photojournalist by study, fashion photographer by trade and fine artist by instinct and leave him alone with his camera and a muse. Burris’ work is influenced by his early career spent working with fashion photographer Bill King and inspired by the decisive moment made known by the Henri Cartier Bresson. He defies the confines of either discipline. It is not fashion photography, which is by nature produced, but rather purely spontaneous. Todd left the world of fashion photography after building his own career in Milan and New York to go to LA and find his niche. He embraced his fascination with flea markets and penchant for discarded items that wouldn’t ever be chosen because they were trendy but because they were interesting. Burris packed his 1979 white Pontiac station wagon with his finds. When he came upon a stage that fit the props, he called on his muses and created a visual story on the spur of a moment. The collection of black and white images conveys a sense of effervescence and Élan. It includes photographs from Burris' time in Los Angeles as well as earlier experimental work in Milan and New York City. Anything but superficial, the invitational image, "Paget #1" challenges the traditional symmetry of beauty. We see a dramatic close up of a woman’s face, her intense eyes framed by the stark contrast between her porcelain skin and jet black hair. The lighting is such that her face is divided by shadow, one half dark and mysterious, the other half light and classically beautiful. The effect is deeply engaging. The viewer doesn’t know when the photo was taken but you want to know more. In “Mercer Street...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Ink

Marilyn Monroe at a Dinner Event
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of blonde bombshell actress Marilyn Monroe seated at a dinner event. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer. Famous for playing comedic "...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Clara Bow: The Roaring 20s' "It Girl"
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white promotional portrait of Clara Bow gazing into the camera. Clara Bow was an American actress who rose to stardom during the silent film era of the 1920s and ...
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1920s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning and simplistic portrait of musician Johnny Cash smoking a cigarette and playing guitar outside of Folsom Prison, 1968. Johnny Cash was an American singer, songwriter, music...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sophia Loren in "Houseboat": Between the Curtains
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white studio portrait of Sophia Loren appearing between two curtains for her role in "Houseboat". Sophia Loren is an Italian actress. With a career spanning over 70 years,...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink

A Couple Alone in Central Park
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Archival Photograph of 50 Hand Signed by John Migicovsky Additional Information: More Editions - 16" x 20"
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

A Dock Long Forgotten in Thunder Bay
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Archival Photograph of 50 Hand Signed by John Migicovsky Additional Information: More Editions - 16" x 20"
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

A Well Aged Bordeaux
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Archival Photograph of 50 Hand Signed by John Migicovsky Additional Information: More Editions - 16" x 20"
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Antique Vacancy in Soho
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Archival Photograph of 50 Hand Signed by John Migicovsky
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Cadillac Park, Sunset Blvd
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Platinum Palladium Print of 10 Hand Signed by John Migicovsky
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Fifth Avenue Admiral
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Archival Photograph of 50 Hand Signed by John Migicovsky Additional Information: More Editions - 16" x 20"
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

First In Line
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Archival Photograph of 50 Hand Signed by John Migicovsky Additional Information: More Editions - 16" x 20"
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Copts 08 - Signed limited edition portrait print, Black white, Coptic Christians
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Copts 08- Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2012 - Edition of 10 Cairo, Egypt. In assignment for ARTE & LE LOUVRE 2012 Exhibition in Le Louvre, Paris France This i...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Ar...

Clotheslines, Italy
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Archival Photograph of 50 Hand Signed by John Migicovsky Additional Information: More Editions - 16" x 20"
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Lightning Strike
Located in Kansas City, MO
Kay Tibbs Lightning Strike Year: 2024 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuehle Baryta Rag Framed Size: 13 x 13 x 0.25 inches COA provided *Ready to hang; matted and framed in a minimal...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Gloriosa bud - black and white floral photography, limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Gloriosa bud’ 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 bac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Surrender - Polaroid, Contemporary, Women, 21st Century, Nude
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Surrender - 2020 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proof Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-900. Not mounted. Ki...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Polaroid, Color, C Print, Archival Paper

Framed Black and White Photograph -- Underwater Shadows, Marsh Leaves
Located in Troy, NY
This elegant black and white photograph is a wonderful example of this artists work. The dark leaves of the plant fade in from the top corner of the piece, and create an almost abst...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Black and White

Mickey Hart & Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead 1970
Located in New York, NY
Estate Stamped Please allow 4 weeks production time.
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary 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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