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Black and White Photography For Sale
Style: Contemporary
Style: Abstract
June 19th by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., Silver Gelatin Print, Photography
By Earlie Hudnall Jr.
Located in Dallas, TX
June 19th by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., is a black and white photograph documenting a family's celebration of Juneteenth, the day in which the last of the enslaved people in Texas were tol...
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

June 19th by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., Silver Gelatin Print, Photography

Earlie Hudnall Jr.
June 19th by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., Silver Gelatin Print, Photography, 1987

Butterfly Shadows 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delicate movements of shadow trying to catch the light like a butterfly tries to catch the wind. Giclée Fine Art Archival Fiber Print, Resin Encapsulated, Custom Double Shadow Box Fr...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Resin, Wood Panel, Photographic Paper

Butterfly Shadows 3

Joseph Cartright
Butterfly Shadows 3, 2019

Butterfly Shadows 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delicate movements of shadow trying to catch the light like a butterfly tries to catch the wind. Giclée Fine Art Archival Fiber Print, Resin Encapsulated, Custom Double Shadow Box Fr...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Wood Panel, Resin

Butterfly Shadows 1

Joseph Cartright
Butterfly Shadows 1, 2019

Edition 1/10 - The Eye, Pont de Normandie, France, Silver Gelatin Photograph
By Paul Cooklin
Located in Eye, England
[Featured in Italian Vogue. The print will not display the watermark] Edition 1/10 - The Eye, Pont de Normandie, France, Silver Gelatin Photograph Edition of 10 + 5 APs. Front: Sig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin, Film, Photographic Film, Photographic P...

Edition 1/10 - The Eye, Pont de Normandie, France, Silver Gelatin Photograph
Edition 1/10 - The Eye, Pont de Normandie, France, Silver Gelatin Photograph

Paul Cooklin
Edition 1/10 - The Eye, Pont de Normandie, France, Silver Gelatin Photograph, 2017

Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and George Stevens on the Set of Giant
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white photograph features Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and George Stevens on the set of Giant. Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film about sprawling epi...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and George Stevens on the Set of Giant
Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and George Stevens on the Set of Giant

Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and George Stevens on the Set of Giant, 1955

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 ...
Category

1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sophia Loren Showering in "Judith"
Sophia Loren Showering in "Judith"

Sophia Loren Showering in "Judith", 1966

Edition 1/10 - Treeline, Honfleur, France, Silver Gelatin Photograph
By Paul Cooklin
Located in Eye, England
Edition 1/10 - Kennick Reservoir, Devon, Silver Gelatin Photograph Edition of 10 + 5 APs. Front: Signature and edition number with artists blind stamp. 
 Back: Ink stamp and print d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Film, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gel...

Edition 1/10 - Treeline, Honfleur, France, Silver Gelatin Photograph
Edition 1/10 - Treeline, Honfleur, France, Silver Gelatin Photograph

Paul Cooklin
Edition 1/10 - Treeline, Honfleur, France, Silver Gelatin Photograph, 2017

No Reserve
Edition 1/10 - Kennick Reservoir, Devon, Silver Gelatin Photograph
By Paul Cooklin
Located in Eye, England
Edition 1/10 - Kennick Reservoir, Devon, Silver Gelatin Photograph Edition of 10 + 5 APs. Front: Signature and edition number with artists blind stamp. 
 Back: Ink stamp and print d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Film, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gel...

Edition 1/10 - Kennick Reservoir, Devon, Silver Gelatin Photograph
Edition 1/10 - Kennick Reservoir, Devon, Silver Gelatin Photograph

Paul Cooklin
Edition 1/10 - Kennick Reservoir, Devon, Silver Gelatin Photograph, 2017

Marilyn Monroe "The Seven Year Itch"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful black and white image features Marilyn Monroe in her starring role in "Seven Year Itch". The Seven Year Itch is a 1955 American romantic comedy film based on a 1952...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe "The Seven Year Itch"
Marilyn Monroe "The Seven Year Itch"

Marilyn Monroe "The Seven Year Itch", 1955

Marilyn Monroe in the Sunshine
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Frank Worth was on the set of "How to Marry a Millionaire" when he took this classic shot of Marilyn Monroe leaning against a new Singer SM 1500C Roadster. A candid capture of Marily...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe in the Sunshine
Marilyn Monroe in the Sunshine

Marilyn Monroe in the Sunshine, 1953

Elizabeth Taylor Wedding Day
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Candid black and white image of Elizabeth Taylor in a flowing wedding gown exiting a car with her father during her first wedding on May 6, 1950, in Los Angeles, California. Eliza...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Wedding Day
Elizabeth Taylor Wedding Day

Elizabeth Taylor Wedding Day, 1950

Cary Grant, Jane Wyman, and William Holden
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid portrait of Cary Grant, Jane Wyman, and William Holden sitting at the table, 1951. Cary Grant was an English-American actor. Known for his mid-Atlantic acce...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Cary Grant, Jane Wyman, and William Holden
Cary Grant, Jane Wyman, and William Holden

Cary Grant, Jane Wyman, and William Holden, 1951

Jayne Mansfield in Leotard
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of actress Jayne Mansfield in a black leotard, posed against wood wall. Photographed by legendary celebrity photographer Frank Worth. Jayne Mansfield was a...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Jayne Mansfield in Leotard
Jayne Mansfield in Leotard

Jayne Mansfield in Leotard, 1950's

Playful Jayne Mansfield
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Playful black and white print of Jayne Mansfield smiling with hands and knees on floor. Jayne Mansfield was an American film, theater, and television actress. She was also a singer...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Playful Jayne Mansfield
Playful Jayne Mansfield

Playful Jayne Mansfield, 1954

James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Great candid capture by celebrity photographer Frank Worth of Hollywood stars Ursula Andress and James Dean at the Oscars dinner. James Dean was an American actor. He is remembered...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner
James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner

James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner, 1955

Real Coco de Mer by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Nude, woman, muse
Located in Munich, DE
Real Coco de Mer Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist JJK shows his perfect play with light and shadow in this intimate photograph. The shape of the body reminds us of th...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Real Coco de Mer by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Nude, woman, muse

JJK
Real Coco de Mer by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Nude, woman, muse, 2007

"Syd Barrett Laying on His Car" Photography 20" x 24" inch 29/50 by Mick Rock
By Mick Rock
Located in Culver City, CA
"Syd Barrett Laying on His Car" Photography 20" x 24" inch 29/50 by Mick Rock Edition: 29/50 Signed and numbered by Mick Rock Medium: Silver gelatin limited edition photographic pri...
Category

20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Syd Barrett Laying on His Car" Photography 20" x 24" inch 29/50 by Mick Rock

Mick Rock
"Syd Barrett Laying on His Car" Photography 20" x 24" inch 29/50 by Mick Rock, 1969

Anna Wong Sitting with Dragon Shadow
By Eugene Robert Richee
Located in Austin, TX
This awesome black and white capture features Anna Wong sitting, posed against a large shadow of a dragon. Anna Wong was an American actress, considered to be the first Toisonese (T...
Category

1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Anna Wong Sitting with Dragon Shadow
Anna Wong Sitting with Dragon Shadow

Eugene Robert Richee
Anna Wong Sitting with Dragon Shadow, 1931

Edition 2/10 - Calm, Heacham Beach, King's Lynn, Silver Gelatin Photograph
By Paul Cooklin
Located in Eye, England
[Featured in Italian Vogue. The print will not display the watermark] Edition 2/10 - Architecture, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Silver Gelatin Photograph Edition of 10 + 5 APs. Front: S...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin, Film, Photographic Film, Photographic P...

Edition 2/10 - Calm, Heacham Beach, King's Lynn, Silver Gelatin Photograph
Edition 2/10 - Calm, Heacham Beach, King's Lynn, Silver Gelatin Photograph

Paul Cooklin
Edition 2/10 - Calm, Heacham Beach, King's Lynn, Silver Gelatin Photograph, 2014

Edition 1/10 - Architecture, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Silver Gelatin Photograph
By Paul Cooklin
Located in Eye, England
Edition 1/10 - Architecture, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Silver Gelatin Photograph Edition of 10 + 5 APs. Front: Signature and edition number with artists blind stamp. 
 Back: Ink stamp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper, Photographic Film, Film, Black and W...

Edition 1/10 - Architecture, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Silver Gelatin Photograph
Edition 1/10 - Architecture, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Silver Gelatin Photograph

Paul Cooklin
Edition 1/10 - Architecture, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Silver Gelatin Photograph, 2014

Ingrid Bergman in the Studio
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely studio capture of Ingrid Bergman posed in the studio. Ingrid Bergman was a Swedish actress who starred in a variety of European and American films and won three Academy Awar...
Category

1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Ingrid Bergman in the Studio
Ingrid Bergman in the Studio

Ingrid Bergman in the Studio, 1945

Elizabeth Taylor As Leslie Benedict
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This iconic and elegant portrait captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth features actress Elizabeth Taylor on the set of the film "Giant" for her role as character Leslie Bene...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor As Leslie Benedict
Elizabeth Taylor As Leslie Benedict

Elizabeth Taylor As Leslie Benedict

Lucille Ball on Silk
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white capture of Lucille Ball lying on silk, looking seductively and elegantly to the camera. Lucille Ball, in full Lucille Desire Ball, radio and motion-pictur...
Category

1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Lucille Ball on Silk
Lucille Ball on Silk

Lucille Ball on Silk, 1941

James Dean with Windmill in "Giant"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This atmospheric black and white portrait features actor James Dean in his starring role for the film "Giant", 1955. Giant was the last of James Dean's three films as a leading act...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

James Dean with Windmill in "Giant"
James Dean with Windmill in "Giant"

James Dean with Windmill in "Giant", 1955

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at Oscars
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Candid black and white capture of actor Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at the Oscars, circa 1952. On May 21, 1945, Bacall married actor Humphrey Bogart, 25 years her senior. The...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at Oscars
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at Oscars

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at Oscars, 1952

Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds Mid-Jump
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white action shot features Donald O'Connor standing by car and Debbie Reynolds in mid-jump. Debbie Reynolds was an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Her c...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds Mid-Jump
Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds Mid-Jump

Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds Mid-Jump, 1953

Frank Sinatra Standing with T-Bird
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white capture of jazz musician and singer Frank Sinatra leaning against a classic T-Bird. Francis Albert Sinatra was an American singer, actor, and producer who ...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra Standing with T-Bird
Frank Sinatra Standing with T-Bird

Frank Sinatra Standing with T-Bird, 1955

Kim Novak and Debbie Reynolds at Schwabs
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of Debbie Reynolds and Kim Novak eating banana splits at Schwab's. Debbie Reynolds was an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Her career spanned a...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Kim Novak and Debbie Reynolds at Schwabs
Kim Novak and Debbie Reynolds at Schwabs

Kim Novak and Debbie Reynolds at Schwabs, 1950's

Marilyn Monroe Standing with Photographer
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid portrait of Marilyn Monroe standing with photographer for promotional shots from the film "How to Marry a Millionaire". Marilyn Monroe was an American actres...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Standing with Photographer
Marilyn Monroe Standing with Photographer

Marilyn Monroe Standing with Photographer, 1953

Brad Whitford, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry at Hollywood Bowl by Zack Whitford
By Zack Whitford
Located in Chicago, IL
Limited edition graphic on Archival Canson Platine Fibre Rag paper. Signed and numbered by the artist. Edition size: 25 16" x 20" print Please inquire about other sizes and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Brad Whitford, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry at Hollywood Bowl by Zack Whitford

Zack Whitford
Brad Whitford, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry at Hollywood Bowl by Zack Whitford , 2012

Pedestrian Dissonance, London by Zack Whitford - Contemporary Street Photography
By Zack Whitford
Located in Chicago, IL
Pedestrian Dissonance London, 2018 The disparity in quality of life captured by Whitford in this image is captivating. To look at this image is to get the sense that this moment cou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pedestrian Dissonance, London by Zack Whitford - Contemporary Street Photography

Zack Whitford
Pedestrian Dissonance, London by Zack Whitford - Contemporary Street Photography, 2018

Turn - Contemporary, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century, Nude
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Turn - 2019 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory PL2019-640. Kirsten ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Polaroid, C Print, Black and White, Archival Paper

Turn - Contemporary, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century, Nude

Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Turn - Contemporary, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century, Nude, 2019

Hugh Marlowe Classical Studio Portrait
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white studio portrait of actor Hugh Marlowe by Frank Worth. Hugh Marlowe was an American film, television, stage and radio actor. Marlowe was usually a secondary lead or ...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Hugh Marlowe Classical Studio Portrait
Hugh Marlowe Classical Studio Portrait

Hugh Marlowe Classical Studio Portrait, 1950's

Barbara Nichols in Dressing Room
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
"Black and white capture by celebrity photographer Frank Worth of star actress Barbara Nichols in her dressing room. Known for her brassy or comic roles in films in the 1950s and 1...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Barbara Nichols in Dressing Room
Barbara Nichols in Dressing Room

Barbara Nichols in Dressing Room, 1950's

Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white portrait features actress Grace Kellythe "Princess of Grace"attending Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window premier in 1954. She is captured here looking at th...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window
Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window

Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window, 1956

Marilyn Monroe with Hairdresser on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionare"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful image of Marilyn Monroe behind the scenes of "How to Marry a Millionaire" Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, singer, and model. Famous for playing comedic "blonde b...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe with Hairdresser on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionare"
Marilyn Monroe with Hairdresser on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionare"

Marilyn Monroe with Hairdresser on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionare", 1950's

Marilyn Monroe Smiling with Microphone
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features the iconic actress Marilyn Monroe smiling and talking into a microphone. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer. Famous fo...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Smiling with Microphone
Marilyn Monroe Smiling with Microphone

Marilyn Monroe Smiling with Microphone, 1955

Marilyn Monroe on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionaire"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful image of Marilyn Monroe leaning against a wall while behind the scenes of "How to Marry a Millionaire". In the early 1950s, Monroe became a popular actress with roles in ...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionaire"
Marilyn Monroe on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionaire"

Marilyn Monroe on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionaire", 1953

Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, and Marilyn Monroe: "How to Marry a Millionaire"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Lauren BacallBetty Grable & Marilyn Monroe behind the scenes of "How to Marry a Millionaire". How to Marry a Millionaire is a 1953 American romantic comedy film directed by Jean Ne...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, and Marilyn Monroe: "How to Marry a Millionaire"
Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, and Marilyn Monroe: "How to Marry a Millionaire"

Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, and Marilyn Monroe: "How to Marry a Millionaire", 1953

Elizabeth Taylor with Vintage Camera
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Actress Elizabeth Taylor takes a photo with a Rollieflex twin lens medium format reflex camera wearing a cowboy hat and sunglasses and smoking a cigarette on the set of the movie 'Gi...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor with Vintage Camera
Elizabeth Taylor with Vintage Camera

Elizabeth Taylor with Vintage Camera, 1955

Marilyn Monroe Smiling on Red Carpet
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Third in its series, this awesome black and white capture features Marilyn Monroe in her Hollywood prime - captured in a silk dress and fur stole. Classic image of the Hollywood le...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Smiling on Red Carpet
Marilyn Monroe Smiling on Red Carpet

Marilyn Monroe Smiling on Red Carpet, 1953

Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, and Marilyn Monroe at Premiere
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Incredible candid image of Screen Legends Marilyn Monroe Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at the premiere of How to Marry a Millionaire in 1953. How to Marry a Millionaire is a 19...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, and Marilyn Monroe at Premiere
Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, and Marilyn Monroe at Premiere

Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, and Marilyn Monroe at Premiere, 1953

Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey singing and playing instruments on couch, circa 1958. Kirk Douglas was an American actor and filmmaker.Douglas developed int...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey
Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey

Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey, 1958

Frank Sinatra and Lauren Bacall at Villa Capri
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Frank Sinatra and Lauren Bacall smiling while having a meal at a cafe, 1957. Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor. Nicknamed the "Chairman of the Board" and later called ...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra and Lauren Bacall at Villa Capri
Frank Sinatra and Lauren Bacall at Villa Capri

Frank Sinatra and Lauren Bacall at Villa Capri, 1957

Fred Mcmurray and Jimmy Stewart
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white comedic candid shot of Fred McMurray and Jimmy Stewart backstage. This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: - Limited Edition Archival...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Fred Mcmurray and Jimmy Stewart
Fred Mcmurray and Jimmy Stewart

Fred Mcmurray and Jimmy Stewart, 1955

Cary Grant and Kim Novak
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid portrait of Kim Novak and Cary Grant dancing at an event in 1956. Cary Grant was an English-American actor known for his mid-Atlantic accent, debonair demean...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Cary Grant and Kim Novak
Cary Grant and Kim Novak

Cary Grant and Kim Novak, 1956

Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Rooney
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Marilyn Monroe & Mickey Rooney This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: - Limited Edition Archival Print - Numbered Certificate of Authenticity Size...
Category

1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Rooney
Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Rooney

Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Rooney, 1948

James Dean Pushing Porsche at Car Rally
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white action shot of actor James Dean loading his Porsche on to a trailer at a car rally. James Dean was an American actor. He is remembered as a cultural icon of teenage...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

James Dean Pushing Porsche at Car Rally
James Dean Pushing Porsche at Car Rally

James Dean Pushing Porsche at Car Rally, 1959

Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on Set
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on the set of "Battle Circus", circa 1953. Battle Circus is a 1953 American war film directed by Richard Brooks, who also co-wrote the screenplay w...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on Set
Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on Set

Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on Set, 1953

Nancy and Ronald Reagan
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white capture of Nancy Reagan fixing Ronald Reagan's black tie attire and smiling. Ronald Reagan was an American politician who served as the 40th president of the United...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Nancy and Ronald Reagan
Nancy and Ronald Reagan

Nancy and Ronald Reagan, 1950's

Grace Kelly and Oleg Cassini at the Premiere of Rear Window
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white vintage photograph of Oleg Cassini and Grace Kelly at the premiere of Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window" in 1954. This listing is for a limited edition archival print...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Grace Kelly and Oleg Cassini at the Premiere of Rear Window
Grace Kelly and Oleg Cassini at the Premiere of Rear Window

Grace Kelly and Oleg Cassini at the Premiere of Rear Window, 1955

Jane Russell in Crowd
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white candid capture features a radiant Jane Russell stands out from the crowd while arriving for an event in Hollywood, California, circa 1958. Jane Russell was an ...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Jane Russell in Crowd
Jane Russell in Crowd

Jane Russell in Crowd, 1958

Sonny and Cher Smiling in Kitchen
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome black and white capture of couple and music duo, Sonny and Cher, candid, sitting, and smiling with plants in their kitchen. Sonny & Cher were an American pop and entertainme...
Category

1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sonny and Cher Smiling in Kitchen
Sonny and Cher Smiling in Kitchen

Sonny and Cher Smiling in Kitchen, 1970's

Natalie Wood and Patrick Wayne Goofing Around on Set
Located in Austin, TX
Young Natalie Wood and Patrick Wayne, son of the legend John Wayne goofing around on the set of "The Searchers". period doubleweightcaptured by Globe Photos. The Western film directe...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Natalie Wood and Patrick Wayne Goofing Around on Set
Natalie Wood and Patrick Wayne Goofing Around on Set

John Hamilton
Natalie Wood and Patrick Wayne Goofing Around on Set, 1955

Elvis Presley in Colors
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome black and white portrait of star actor, musician, and army man Elvis Presley. Awesome black and white portrait of star actor, musician, and army man Elvis Presley. On March...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Elvis Presley in Colors
Elvis Presley in Colors

Elvis Presley in Colors, 1950's

Before, large scale black and white photographic print on canvas by Ali Nasseri
Located in BUNGENDORE, AU
Limited edition print by Ali Nasseri. 'Before' depicts a rugged and breathtaking landscape in the artist's birth country, Iran. Raised in Australia, Nasseri has traveled extensively...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Inkjet, Canvas

Before, large scale black and white photographic print on canvas by Ali Nasseri
Before, large scale black and white photographic print on canvas by Ali Nasseri

Ali Nasseri
Before, large scale black and white photographic print on canvas by Ali Nasseri, 2020

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Diego by Zack Whitford - Contemporary Street Photography - Mexico
By Zack Whitford
Located in Chicago, IL
Diego San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - 2019 Near the city center of San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a local named Diego walks the streets and earns money by sell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Diego by Zack Whitford - Contemporary Street Photography - Mexico

Zack Whitford
Diego by Zack Whitford - Contemporary Street Photography - Mexico, 2019

Evel Knievel on Motorbike
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1970s photograph featuring Evel Knievel, the legendary motorcycle daredevil who became one of the greatest American icons of the 1970s. Over his career, he attempted more than ...
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1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Evel Knievel on Motorbike
Evel Knievel on Motorbike

Evel Knievel on Motorbike, 1970's

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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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