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Black and White Photography For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
James Dean Sitting at Car Rally
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Candid black and white capture of actor and racer James Dean sitting with his back turned to the camera at a car rally. James Dean was an American actor. He is remembered as a cult...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean Sitting at Car Rally
James Dean Sitting at Car Rally

James Dean Sitting at Car Rally, 1955

Marilyn Monroe in Deckchair
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features actress Marilyn Monroe sitting with a huge smile in a deck chair. This image was captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth in Los Angeles,...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe in Deckchair
Marilyn Monroe in Deckchair

Marilyn Monroe in Deckchair, 1955

Bette Davis Smoking
By Elmer Fryer
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white image of Bette Davis in a silk gown, reclining while smoking a cigarette. Bette Davis was an American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years and...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bette Davis Smoking
Bette Davis Smoking

Bette Davis Smoking, 1934

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

Playful Jayne Mansfield
Playful Jayne Mansfield

Playful Jayne Mansfield, 1954

Luxury Dining Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Seaplane At Palm Beach 1955 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Patsy Pulitzer (nee Patsy Bartlett) leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Ser...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Luxury Dining Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons
Luxury Dining Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1955 (printed later)

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Director And Star Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Director And Star 1952 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition 1952: Orson Welles (1915 – 1985) in Venice during a break from filming ‘Othello’ which he directed and sta...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Director And Star Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons
Director And Star Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1952 (printed later)

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Las Vegas Luxury Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Las Vegas Luxury 1954 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Austrian actress Mara Lane enjoys waiter service in the pool at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, 1954. unframe...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Las Vegas Luxury Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons
Las Vegas Luxury Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1954 (printed later)

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Modelling For Saks Fifth Avenue Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Modelling For Saks Fifth Avenue 1955 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition A young woman modelling for a Saks Fifth Avenue catalog shoot, circa 1955. unframed Silver ...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Modelling For Saks Fifth Avenue Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons
Modelling For Saks Fifth Avenue Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print, 1955 (printed later)

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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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

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

James Dean with Windmill in "Giant", 1955

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, 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

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Wedding Day
Elizabeth Taylor Wedding Day

Elizabeth Taylor Wedding Day, 1950

Frank Sinatra with Ford
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1955 in Hollywood, California: American jazz musician and singer Frank Sinatra leaning on a classic Ford parked next to a camping trailer. Frank Sinatra was an American singe...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra with Ford
Frank Sinatra with Ford

Frank Sinatra with Ford, 1950

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

Cary Grant and Kim Novak
Cary Grant and Kim Novak

Cary Grant and Kim Novak, 1956

Frank Sinatra in Portland
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white capture of the famous jazz singer and musician Frank Sinatra while in Portland, 1957. This portrait features the star sitting on a bench on a dock, leaning b...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra in Portland
Frank Sinatra in Portland

Frank Sinatra in Portland, 1957

Louis Armstrong: Legendary Musician with Big Smiles
Located in Austin, TX
This portrait features jazz legend Louis Armstrong up close, posed with a big smile. Louis Armstrong was an American trumpeter, composer, singer, and occasional actor who was one o...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Louis Armstrong: Legendary Musician with Big Smiles
Louis Armstrong: Legendary Musician with Big Smiles

Louis Armstrong: Legendary Musician with Big Smiles, 1950's

Elizabeth Taylor Spinning Lasso in "Giant"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white action shot features actress Elizabeth Taylor swinging a lasso on the set of "Giant", 1955. Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film directed by George...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Spinning Lasso in "Giant"
Elizabeth Taylor Spinning Lasso in "Giant"

Elizabeth Taylor Spinning Lasso in "Giant", 1955

Frank Sinatra in Tbird
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
In this photograph, Frank Sinatra is captured glancing over his shoulder at his friend, photographer Frank Worth, while sitting in his classic Ford Thunderbird. Frank Sinatra was a...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra in Tbird
Frank Sinatra in Tbird

Frank Sinatra in Tbird, 1955

Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans, and Roy Rogers Singing
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Great candid black and white capture featuring Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans and her husband Roy Rogers, dressed in cowboy gear singing together. met Dale Evans in 1944 when they were cast in a film together. They were well known as advocates for adoption and as founders and operators of children's charities. They adopted several children. Both were outspoken Christians after their marriage. Beginning in 1949, they were part of the Hollywood Christian Group, founded by their friend, Louis Evans, Jr., the organizing pastor of Bel Air Church. The group met in Henrietta Mears's home and later in the home of Evans and Colleen Townsend, after their marriage. Billy Graham...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans, and Roy Rogers Singing
Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans, and Roy Rogers Singing

Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans, and Roy Rogers Singing, 1955

Bob Hope: Legendary Comedian in Trailer
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This black-and-white action shot features Bob Hope exiting his trailer in 1955. Bob Hope was a British-American stand-up comedian vaudeville actor, singer, dancer, athlete, and aut...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bob Hope: Legendary Comedian in Trailer
Bob Hope: Legendary Comedian in Trailer

Bob Hope: Legendary Comedian in Trailer, 1955

Elizabeth Taylor Up Close in "Giant"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome capture of starlet Elizabeth Taylor up close behind the scenes while filming 'Giant', 1955. Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film, about sprawling epic covering...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Up Close in "Giant"
Elizabeth Taylor Up Close in "Giant"

Elizabeth Taylor Up Close in "Giant", 1955

NYC 1939 World's Fair 5 - 8 x 10 photographs Mid 20th Century WPA Architectural
Located in New York, NY
NYC 1939 World's Fair 5 - 8 x 10 photographs Mid 20th Century WPA Architectural Underwood and Underwood 1939 World’s Fair Photographs 8 x 10 inches each All five prints are stamped...
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1930s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

NYC 1939 World's Fair 5 - 8 x 10 photographs Mid 20th Century WPA Architectural
NYC 1939 World's Fair 5 - 8 x 10 photographs Mid 20th Century WPA Architectural

Underwood & Underwood
NYC 1939 World's Fair 5 - 8 x 10 photographs Mid 20th Century WPA Architectural, 1939

Greta Garbo "Inspiration"
By Clarence Sinclair Bull
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white studio portrait features Greta Garbo posed for her role in "Inspiration". Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American film actress during the 1920s and 1930s. ...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Greta Garbo "Inspiration"
Greta Garbo "Inspiration"

Greta Garbo "Inspiration", 1931

Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One"
By Homer van Pelt
Located in Austin, TX
Marlon Brando posed on a bike for the film "The Wild One". The Wild One is a 1953 American film noir crime film directed by Laszlo Benedek and produced by Stanley Kramer. It is mos...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One"
Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One"

Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One", 1953

Marlon Brando on Bike for "The Wild One"
By Homer van Pelt
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome capture of Marlon Brando posed on his bike for his role in "The Wild One", 1953. Marlon Brando was an American actor and film director with a career spanning 60 years, duri...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marlon Brando on Bike for "The Wild One"
Marlon Brando on Bike for "The Wild One"

Marlon Brando on Bike for "The Wild One", 1953

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, 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

Stunning Clark Gable at Academy Awards
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Great candid black and white artistic capture of star actor Clark Gable smiling at the Academy Awards. Clark Gable was an American film actor, often referred to as "The King of Hol...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Stunning Clark Gable at Academy Awards
Stunning Clark Gable at Academy Awards

Stunning Clark Gable at Academy Awards, 1954

James Dean As Jett Rink in "Giant"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
James Dean posed leaning with his hand on a fence post while filming a scene for "Giant", 1955. Giant was the last of James Dean's three films as a leading actor and earned him his second and last Academy Award nomination - he was killed in a car crash before the film was released. Nick Adams was called in to do some voice dubbing for Dean's role in "Giant". After he died in a car crash, Dean became the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and remains the only actor to have had two posthumous acting nominations. In 1999the American Film Institute ranked him the 18th best male movie star of Golden Age Hollywood in AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean As Jett Rink in "Giant"
James Dean As Jett Rink in "Giant"

James Dean As Jett Rink in "Giant", 1955

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, 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

Ronald Reagan "Tropic Zone"
By Bud Fraker
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features American politician and actor Ronald Reagan who served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Prior to the presidency, h...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Ronald Reagan "Tropic Zone"
Ronald Reagan "Tropic Zone"

Ronald Reagan "Tropic Zone", 1953

Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage
By George Hurrell
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features Clark Gable pose on a sound stage, circa 1931. Clark Gable was an American film actor and military officer, often referred to as "The King of...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage
Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage

Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage, 1931

Joan Crawford: Classical Elegance
By Bert Six
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features American film and television actress Joan Crawford. Known best for her roles in films such as "Possessed", "Sudden Fear", and "Whatever Happene...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Joan Crawford: Classical Elegance
Joan Crawford: Classical Elegance

Joan Crawford: Classical Elegance, 1951

Untitled (artichokes) by Ida Lansky, ca. 1950, Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
By Ida Lansky
Located in Dallas, TX
Untitled (artichokes) by Ida G. Lansky features a detail shot of whole and cut up artichokes. The tones of this photograph are reversed, creating an abstract image from a common object. The produce is lit dramatically from the side, emphasizing it's intricate details. Untitled (artichokes) by Ida G. Lansky is an 8 x 10 inch vintage silver gelatin print. This photograph includes the artist's stamp in black ink on print verso. Ida G. Lansky was born in 1910 in Toronto, Canada. She pursued many careers in her lifetime including Nursing, Art, and Library Science. In 1928 she moved to New York City and later attended New York University, The Jewish Hospital in Brooklyn, NY and Cornell University. In 1942 she received a B.S. in Public Health Nursing. Ida Lansky moved to Hawaii in 1945 and married Irving Lansky. She then moved to Nor- man, Oklahoma and then to Denton, Texas where she studied art and was mother to two children, Ellen and Michele. From 1954 - 1959 she was in the Visual Art studies program at Texas Women’s University in Denton with an emphasis on photography. She studied under Carlotta Corpron...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (artichokes) by Ida Lansky, ca. 1950, Vintage Silver Gelatin Print

Ida Lansky
Untitled (artichokes) by Ida Lansky, ca. 1950, Vintage Silver Gelatin Print, ca. 1950

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

Marilyn Monroe in the Sunshine
Marilyn Monroe in the Sunshine

Marilyn Monroe in the Sunshine, 1953

Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr in "How to Marry a Millionaire"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This exuberant shot of Sammy Davis Jr. entertaining Marilyn Monroe was taken on the backlot of 20th Century Fox where Marilyn was filming How to Marry a Millionairecirca 1953. The ...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr in "How to Marry a Millionaire"
Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr in "How to Marry a Millionaire"

Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr in "How to Marry a Millionaire", 1953

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Smiling with Microphone
Marilyn Monroe Smiling with Microphone

Marilyn Monroe Smiling with Microphone, 1955

Debra Paget in Dramatic Portrait
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of actress Debra Paget in a high contrast dramatic head-and-shoulders portrait. Debra Paget is an American actress and entertainer. She is perhaps best kno...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Debra Paget in Dramatic Portrait
Debra Paget in Dramatic Portrait

Debra Paget in Dramatic Portrait, 1950's

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes
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 Benedict. This black and white half-length shot features the actress in a white bikini top behind the scenes...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes
Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes, 1955

Fred Astaire: The Gay Divorcee
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Austin, TX
Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and television presenter. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential dancers in the history of film and t...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Fred Astaire: The Gay Divorcee
Fred Astaire: The Gay Divorcee

Fred Astaire: The Gay Divorcee, 1934

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, 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

Jayne Mansfield: Modern Pinup
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful modern pinup features the lovely Jayne Mansfield posed on barstools with modern art on the walls. Jayne Mansfield was an American film, theater, and television actre...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jayne Mansfield: Modern Pinup
Jayne Mansfield: Modern Pinup

Jayne Mansfield: Modern Pinup, 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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey
Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey

Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey, 1958

Marilyn Monroe with Classic Roadster for "How to Marry a Millionaire"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Spectacular image of Marilyn Monroe leaning on a classic car on the set of "How to Marry a Millionaire", 1953. In the early 1950s, Monroe became a popular actress with roles in sev...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe with Classic Roadster for "How to Marry a Millionaire"
Marilyn Monroe with Classic Roadster for "How to Marry a Millionaire"

Marilyn Monroe with Classic Roadster for "How to Marry a Millionaire", 1953

Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the Premier of Rear Window
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the premiere of "Rear Window" in 1954. Rear Window is a 1954 American mystery thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by John Michael Hayes based on Cornell Woolrich...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the Premier of Rear Window
Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the Premier of Rear Window

Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the Premier of Rear Window, 1954

Monroe Throws the First Pitch
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Marilyn Monroe with Ralph Edwards on a baseball diamond, throwing the first pitch to start a game in 1958. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer. Famous for pla...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

Monroe Throws the First Pitch
Monroe Throws the First Pitch

Monroe Throws the First Pitch, 1958

Jayne Mansfield: A Game of Chance
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This action shot features bombshell star Jayne Mansfield playing roulette in Las Vegas. Captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth, this image features Mansfield looking down eag...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jayne Mansfield: A Game of Chance
Jayne Mansfield: A Game of Chance

Jayne Mansfield: A Game of Chance, 1950's

Natalie Wood Classic Portrait
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Frank Worth captured this classic image of Natalie Wood in 1952. At this point, Wood was already a star having starred in films including Miracle on 34th Street as a child but had no...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Natalie Wood Classic Portrait
Natalie Wood Classic Portrait

Natalie Wood Classic Portrait, 1952

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

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

Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on Set, 1953

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 an American actress, nightclub entertainer, singer, and one of the early Playboy Playmates. She was a major Hollywood sex symbol of the 1950s and early 1960s and 20th Century Fox's alternative to Marilyn Monroe, who came to be known as the &"Working Man's Monroe";. She was also known for her well-publicized personal life and publicity stunts, such as wardrobe malfunctions. In 1963 she became the first major American actress to have a nude starring role in a Hollywood motion picture, and, although many people have never seen her movies, Mansfield remains one of the most recognizable icons of 1950s celebrity...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jayne Mansfield in Leotard
Jayne Mansfield in Leotard

Jayne Mansfield in Leotard, 1950's

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

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

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at Oscars, 1952

Marlon Brando and Mary Murphy in "The Wild One"
By Homer van Pelt
Located in Austin, TX
Legendary film still capture of Marlon Brando and Mary Murphy posed for their roles in the 1953 film "The Wild One". The Wild One is a 1953 American film noir crime film directed b...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marlon Brando and Mary Murphy in "The Wild One"
Marlon Brando and Mary Murphy in "The Wild One"

Marlon Brando and Mary Murphy in "The Wild One", 1953

Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long Getting Gas
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage capture of Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long getting gas in a classic car. Mamie Van Doren is an American actressmodelsingerand sex symbol. She is p...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long Getting Gas
Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long Getting Gas

Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long Getting Gas, 1956

Vintage Paris Landscape
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning vintage image captured by Steve Fontanini features a wonderful capture of a Parisian landscape. A bustling vintage street scene with candid subjects and stunning lines,...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

Vintage Paris Landscape
Vintage Paris Landscape

Vintage Paris Landscape, 1950's

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"
By Bud Fraker
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning capture of the starlet actress Audrey Hepburn posed for her role in "Roman Holiday". Audrey Hepburn was a British actress and humanitarian. Recognized as both a film and f...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"
Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday", 1953

Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage II
By George Hurrell
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features Clark Gable pose on a sound stage, circa 1931. Clark Gable was an American film actor and military officer, often referred to as "The King of...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage II
Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage II

Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage II, 1931

Elizabeth Taylor on the Set of "Giant"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white image features actress Elizabeth Taylor posed outdoors while behind the scenes of the film "Giant"1955. Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor known as DBE wa...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink

Elizabeth Taylor on the Set of "Giant"
Elizabeth Taylor on the Set of "Giant"

Elizabeth Taylor on the Set of "Giant", 1955

Audrey Hepburn on Set of "The Nun's Story"
By Leo L. Fuchs
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white full-length image features actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn on the set of "A Nun's Story" in 1959. Audrey Hepburn was a British actress and humanitarian...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

Audrey Hepburn on Set of "The Nun's Story"
Audrey Hepburn on Set of "The Nun's Story"

Audrey Hepburn on Set of "The Nun's Story", 1959

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...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Fred Mcmurray and Jimmy Stewart
Fred Mcmurray and Jimmy Stewart

Fred Mcmurray and Jimmy Stewart, 1955

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 supporting actor in the films he appeared in. His first film was Brilliant Marriage (1936). His films included Meet Me in St. Louis (1944). For a time, he worked regularly for 20th Century Fox, appearing in Twelve O'Clock High (1949), All About Eve (1950), Night and the City...
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital

Hugh Marlowe Classical Studio Portrait
Hugh Marlowe Classical Studio Portrait

Hugh Marlowe Classical Studio Portrait, 1950'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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