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Black and White Photography For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1930s
Lighthouse, Norway
Located in Westwood, NJ
Brian Kosoff, an accomplished master of the photographic process, spent most of his life in photography and still considers himself a student of the medium. As a teenager, he was in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

On The Waterfront 36x48 Black & White Photography Kodiak Grizzly Bear Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of a Kodiak Bear. This was shot on Kodiak Island in 2019. 36x48 Unsigned Archival pigment paper Framing available. Inquire for rates. Shane ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Arctic Wolf 36x48 Photograph Black and White Photography, Wolves Art Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of an Arctic Wolf. Printed on archival paper using only archival ink. Framing available. Inquire for rates. Signed edition of 12 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

60x45 Jean Michel Basquiat PHOTOMOSAIC Street Pop Art Photography Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Basquiat"is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons". Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smalle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Chanel No.5 with Love
Located in PARIS, FR
A man with x-ray vision, Nick Veasey creates art that shows what it is really like inside. Original artwork. C print, diasec Framed. Signed and numbered out of 15. Accompanied with ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

C Print

Ancient Laurisilva Forest, mystical Tree, black and white photography, landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 5. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to order in limited editions on Ha...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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

AMERICAN HORSE POWER 36x48 Photography Wild Horses Mustangs FORD BRONCO Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1STDIBS EXCLUSIVE American Horse Power by Shane Russeck "Icon is a brand I’ve admired and respected for years. They are the pinnacle of the custom car world. Being a huge vintage ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

36x48 Photography of Wild Horses - Mustangs Photograph Print Sunset Landscape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of Northern California Wild Mustangs. "They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom" Unsigned print. Printed on lust...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Soulmates" 30x40 Black and White Photography Wild Horses Mustangs Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of Northern California Wild Mustangs. "They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom" Archival paper w archival inks ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Aerial 3" Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition 2/15 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Aerial 3" Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition 2/15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Not framed. Ships in a tube. Available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Andrew Unangst, Archival Small 'Andy Warhol with Red Campbell's Soup', 1985/2022
Located in New York, NY
The archival photographic pop-art print, ‘Andy Warhol with Red Campbell’s Soup’ was created in 1985 by photographer Andrew Unangst. Taken in New York City, Unangst had the opportuni...
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2010s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

Between II, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 3 Framed size 70 x 100 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt's w...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Ali" Muhammad Ali Portrait 28x40 Boxing Photography Pop Art Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Ali" is a photomosaic artwork by "Destro". The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons". Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smaller ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

36x48 Lion Portrait, Photograph Fine Art Black and White Lion Photography
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an African Lion. 36x48 Unsigned Print Archival Pigment print. Framing available. Inquire for rates. FREE SHIPPING Shane Russeck has built a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

64x48" Elvis by Warhol" Photomosaic Pop Fine Art Photography
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"ELVIS BY ANDY WARHOL" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smaller images. Archival photographic paper Framin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Arctic Wolf" 40x60 Black & White Photography, Wolves Photograph Unsigned Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of an Arctic Wolf.. Printed on archival paper using only archival ink. Framing available. Inquire for rates. Shane Russeck has ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Beyond
Located in Columbia, MO
After spending the early part of her career in commercial photography and film, Dahlquist returned to her childhood proclamation and since 1998 has traveled and exhibited extensively...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Washi Paper, Archival Pigment, Polymer

Crumpled
Located in Columbia, MO
After spending the early part of her career in commercial photography and film, Dahlquist returned to her childhood proclamation and since 1998 has traveled and exhibited extensively...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Washi Paper, Archival Pigment, Polymer

Still Standing
Located in Columbia, MO
After spending the early part of her career in commercial photography and film, Dahlquist returned to her childhood proclamation and since 1998 has traveled and exhibited extensively...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Washi Paper, Archival Pigment, Polymer

Black and White Photography, Sea Wolf 28x40, Wolves Unsigned Vancouver Island
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of a Costal Wolf. Printed on archival paper using only archival ink. Edition of 50 Singed and numbered Framing available. Inquire ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Chasing the Light- 60x40 Black & White Photography Wild Horses Mustangs Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of Northern California Wild Mustangs. "They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom" 60 x 40 Printed on the fines...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"50x40" FRIDA KAHLO Photomosaic Pop Art Archival Fine Art Photography Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frida is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons". Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smaller i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

No title (No 28) Photography Edition of 25 32" x 32" in by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
No title (No 28) Photography Edition of 25 32" x 32" in by Yevgeniy Repiashenko No title (No 28) Photography Edition of 25 32 x 32 inch Year photo was taken: 2018 This picture is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Plexiglass, Archival Pigment

Grizzly Shores 36x48 Black & White Photography Grizzly Bear Photograph Fine Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black and white photograph of a Grizzly Bear 36x48 edition of 12. Signed by artist. Printed on archival paper using archival ink. Framing available. Inquire for rates. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Helping Hand by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Berlin, Puppets
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist An employee of a transportation company is unloading mannequins and grabs a mannequin's crotch. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the wo...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Hurricane (Bombay Beach) - Contemporary, Polaroid, Color, Women, 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Hurricane (Bombay Beach) - 2019 20x20cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

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

Helping Hand by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Berlin, Puppets
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist An employee of a transportation company is unloading mannequins and grabs a mannequin's crotch. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the wo...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Helping Hand by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Berlin, Puppets
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist An employee of a transportation company is unloading mannequins and grabs a mannequin's crotch. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the wo...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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

Materials

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

Snake
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for FRAMED print. Edition of 6 CURRENT EXHIBITION - runs through December 18th, 2016. Any framed photographs purchased during the show will be available after December ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

"Wild" 36x48 Black and White Photography of Wild Horse Mustang Unsigned Fine Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of a Wild Mustang by Shane Russeck. "They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom" Printed on archival paper using a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Ancient Laurisilva Forest, Tree, Madeira, black and white photography, landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Crooked tree in fairy forest in foggy mood, Fanal, Portugal. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 7. All Gerald ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

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

Mystical Tree, misty, Fanal, Madeira, black and white photography, landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 7. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to order in limited editions on Ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

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

Adam + Eve by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Coco de Mer, Seychelles
Located in Munich, DE
This Diptych consists of 2 images, each 75 x 100 cm. Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist The Seychelles palm, also known as the Seychelles nut, is an endemic palm speci...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Shadows Kept Alive No.72", signed numbered Giclée print, Hahnemühle paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
“Shadows Kept Alive No. 72” is a triptych of 3 abstract images composed together as one single image measuring 14” high by 42” wide. It is a giclée print on archival Hahnemüle paper....
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée

Two polar bears walking on the sea ice with the unreal backdrop of a glacier and
Located in US
Two polar bears walking on the sea ice with the unreal backdrop of a glacier and mountains with low-lying clouds above Dreamlike capture of two polar bears walking below a mountain The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectacular places Drew has ever been: the Arctic. From animals with transcendent appeal, like polar bears, to glaciers fashioned over thousands of years, the Arctic region is minimal and stark yet completely spectacular. 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

Materials

Archival Pigment

Lone polar bear walking at water's edge looking at something in the distance
Located in US
Lone polar bear walking at water's edge looking at something in the distance Surreal image of a polar bear walking at the water's edge The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectacular places Drew has ever been: the Arctic. From animals with transcendent appeal, like polar bears, to glaciers fashioned over thousands of years, the Arctic region is minimal and stark yet completely spectacular. 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...
Category

2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Beautiful, minimal photograph of a polar bear walking towards camera
Located in US
Beautiful, minimal photograph of a polar bear walking towards camera Intimate portrait of a polar bear walking towards the camera with a minimal, white backdrop The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectacular places Drew has ever been: the Arctic. From animals with transcendent appeal, like polar bears, to glaciers fashioned over thousands of years, the Arctic region is minimal and stark yet completely spectacular. 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...
Category

2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Panthera Leo 30x50 Black and White Photography, Lion Photograph, Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an African Lion. Printed on archival Luster paper using archival inks UV Coated Framing available. Inquire for rates. Shane Russeck has bui...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Ali" Muhammad Ali Portrait 28x40 Photomosaic Photography Pop Art Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Ali" is an a photomosaic artwork by Destro. The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons". Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smaller...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

'Bison" Photograph of Bison 28x40 - Photography Unsigned Print Buffalo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an American Bison. Unsigned print Printed on archival paper and using archival inks Framing available. Inquire for rates. Shane Russeck has ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

50x40" Elvis by Warhol" Photomosaic Pop Fine Art Photography Unsigned Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"ELVIS BY ANDY WARHOL" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smaller images. Archival photographic paper Framin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Sea Wolf 30x60 Black and White Wolf, Wolves, Photography Photograph Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of a Costal Wolf. Printed on archival paper using only archival ink. Edition of 50 Singed and numbered Framing available. Inquire ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

64x48 " Marlon Brando by Warhol" Photomosaic Pop Fine Art Photography Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Brando" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. This image is made up of 100's of smaller images of Marlon Brando. Archival photographic paper Framing options available Signed editio...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Stairway to heaven by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Zanzibar
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist A worker sits on a staircase that leads to nowhere. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists. In his...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Shut up by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Kenya, Shark
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist A shark bite is chained to the pier in Lamu. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists. In his series ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Orca Double Breach" 50x60 Black and White, Killer Whale Photography Unisgned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shot in the off the San Juan Islands this is the only known image of a double synchronized breach with two adult Orcas. This is the only time this image has been offered for sale. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Adam + Eve by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Coco de Mer, Seychelles
Located in Munich, DE
This Diptych consists of 2 images, each 37,5 x 50 cm. Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist The Seychelles palm, also known as the Seychelles nut, is an endemic palm spec...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Adam + Eve by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Coco de Mer, Seychelles
Located in Munich, DE
This Diptych consists of 2 images, each 52,5 x 70 cm. Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist The Seychelles palm, also known as the Seychelles nut, is an endemic palm spec...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Stairway to heaven by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Zanzibar
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist A worker sits on a staircase that leads to nowhere. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists. In his...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Shut up by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Kenya, Shark
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist A shark bite is chained to the pier in Lamu. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists. In his series ...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Shut up by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Kenya, Shark
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist A shark bite is chained to the pier in Lamu. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists. In his series ...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Stairway to heaven by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Zanzibar
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist A worker sits on a staircase that leads to nowhere. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists. In his...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Bison Photography, Photograph, Color, Fine Art 40x60 , Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an American Bison. Unsigned print Printed on archival paper and using archival inks Framing available. Inquire for rates. Shane Russeck has b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

David Yarrow Photograph / The Rolling Stones / Horses
Located in Greenwich, CT
Edition of 20, signed by artist 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 mustan...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

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

Materials

Film, Photographic Film, Giclée

Franciscan Church of Assumption, Lithuania
Located in Carmel, CA
Roman Loranc's "Franciscan Church of Assumption, Lithuania" was made in 2001. It is completely sold out from the artist and has been for some time. This piece on offer was printed on...
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Early 2000s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Nr. 0999) Photography 36" x 44" Edition of 12 by Ben Cope & Rowan Daly
Located in Culver City, CA
Untitled (Nr. 0999) Photography 36" x 44" Edition of 12 by Ben Cope & Rowan Daly Signed and numbered by the artist Unframed - ships rolled in a tube Ben Cope + Rowan Daly Off t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 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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