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Black and White Photography For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1930s
Woman drinking from well at Bad Cannstatt, Stuttgart Germany 1935, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In To Catch A theift(1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In To Catch A thief (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Paramount/Getty Images Archive London England). Cary Grant and Grace Kelly publicity por...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Würzburg, Germany 1935, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Cologne, Germany 1935, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Würzburg, Germany 1935, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Tram at Karlstor gate inner city Munich, Germany 1937, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Carole Lombard (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Carole Lombard (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (photo by ScreenProd / Alamy Archives) 1932, Actress and fashion model Carole Lombard Additional I...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Flooded Road (1939) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Flooded Road (1939) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Alfred Hind Robinson/Getty Images Archive) A pedestrian attempts to leap across a flooded road near Hyde Park in London, ...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Cologne, Germany 1935, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Bluebird Press Photos" by Central Press
Located in London, GB
"Bluebird Press Photos" by Central Press 9th January 1935: Cameramen filming British racing driver Malcolm Campbell as he poses with a new Bluebird whic...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Rail Freight Station in Wales, England 1930 Silver Gelatin B and W Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
An original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Wide World Photos - New York Times in Paris. View of a railroad freight station in Wales, England circa 1930. Features: Orig...
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1930s Art Deco Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Katharine Hepburn in "Holiday"
By Alexander Kahle
Located in Austin, TX
A classic film still of Kathrine Hepburn on the set of the classic 1938 film "Holiday". Katharine Hepburn was an American actress in film, stage, and television. Hepburn's career a...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Business people, talking Moenckebergstrasse Hamburg Germany 1938 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirties, Karl Heinrich Lämmel produced several photographic reports of cities, including Munich and Cologne. Photographs that have yet to be seen and appreciated. Lämmel's pictures show a different view of Germany. His documentation is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of cities and their architecture before the destruction of WWII . The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print ( Hahnemühle 308g ), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. This sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description: Geschäftsleute unterhalten sich auf der Mönckebergstraße in Hamburg, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. Business people having a small...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Carole Lombard Dramatic Portrait in Hat
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white image features Carole Lombard in a dramatically lit portrait, posed profile in a large brimmed hat. Carole Lombard was an American film actress. She wa...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

"Pride And Joy" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Pride And Joy" by Fox Photos A driver polishes his new streamlined lorry upon its arrival at Wembley, London. The lorry is mounted on a 'Commer' two-ton chassis. Unframed Paper Si...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Bette Davis Eyes (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Bette Davis Eyes (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) 1932, Portrait of actress Bette Davis. Addi...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Karstadt-Haus at Hermannplatz, Berlin, 1937, Mauritius Publishing
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Heinz Pollmann. His are an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. I...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Wintertime at river Pregel with ship, Germany 1934 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

'Sun Beams into Grand Central Station' Limited Edition Photograph 16 X 20
Located in San Rafael, CA
Beams of sunlight streaming through the windows at Grand Central Station, New York City, circa 1930. (Photo by Hal Morey/Getty Images) As an authorized Get...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 510.
Located in New York, NY
Human and Animal Locomotion. Plate 510. Contortions on the ground. 14 x 20 inch original vintage collotype print from 1887 Image size 7 1/4 x 16 1/2 inches Muybridge copyright impr...
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1880s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

'Art Deco Greta Garbo' Giant Oversize print
Located in London, GB
'Art Deco Greta Garbo' Greta Garbo in 'Mata Hari,' 1931. (Photo: Clarence Sinclair Bull) Beautiful mint condition Giant Archival Pigment print measuring a very large 60 x 40 inches / 152 x 101 cm's Edge Prints...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

The Graf Zeppelin, Framed Black and White Photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Repairing the hull of the Graf Zeppelin during the flight over the Atlantic, 1934 by Alfred Eisenstaedt" The Graf Zeppelin Alfred Eisenstaedt, German (1898–1995) Date: 1934 (Printe...
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Clark Gable Posed on Sound Stage
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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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

View on the city of Sandakan - Vintage Photo 1938
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage View on the city of Sandakan is a b/w photographic print on polished paper, taken very likely in 1938 by Press Photo, Berlin. Stereotype on the back. In very good conditions....
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

At the old university of Koenigsberg, East Prussia, Germany 1934 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirties, Karl Heinrich Lämmel produced several photographic reports of cities, including Munich and Cologne. Photographs that have yet to be seen and appreciated. Lämmel's pictures show a different view of Germany. His documentation is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of cities and their architecture before the destruction of WWII . The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print (Hahnemühle 308g), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. This sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description: An der alten Universität von Königsberg, im Hintergrund die Schloßkirche, Ostpreußen, 1930er Jahre. At the old university of Koenigsberg, the Schlosskirche in the background, East Prussia...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Fountain behind Heiliggeist church Heidelberg, Germany 1936, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Home of Colonel William H. Terrill Roanoke Virginia Original Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
Home of Colonel William H. Terrill Roanoke Virginia Original Photograph Home of the Colonel William Terrill (CSA) Roanoke Virginia, original period s...
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1870s Realist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Ink, Silver Gelatin

Cockpit of the Volkswagen beetle, Germany 1938 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Nolte. His work is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of industry and products from this time. The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print ( Hahnemühle 308g ), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. This sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description:Blick auf die Vordersitze und das Armaturenbrett des Volkswagen Käfer, oder KdF Wagen, im Modell mit Faltdach, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. View to the front seats and the car dashboard of the Volkswagen beetle...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Bismarck monument view to Deutsches Museum, Munich Germany 1937, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirties, Karl Heinrich Lämmel produced several photographic reports of cities, including Munich and Cologne. Photographs that have yet to be seen and appreciated. Lämmel's pictures show a different view of Germany. His documentation is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of cities and their architecture before the destruction of WWII . The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print ( Hahnemühle 308g ), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. This sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description: The Bismarck monument with view to the Deutsches Museum at Munich, Germany 1930s. Keywords: Deutschland; Deutsches Reich; 3.; III.; Drittes Reich; Bayern; Hauptstadt der Bewegung; Architektur; Gebäude; Innenstadt; 1930er Jahre; Germany; 3rd; Bavaria; architecture; building; inner city; 1930s; Otto von Bismarck...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

MIKE + MECHANICS - Signed limited edition still life fine ar print, Record cover
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
MIKE + MECHANICS - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 Record cover for Mike + The Mechanics 'Living Years’ 1988 This image was captured on film. The...
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1880s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Arc...

View of the Ancient Port of Singapore - Vintage Photo 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
View on a Singapore port is a b/w photographic print on polished paper by Press Photo, Berlin. Stereotype in German on the back. In very good condi...
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Chefoo, Harbour of Junks - Ancient Albumen Print 1880/1900
Located in Roma, IT
Chefoo Harbour of Junks is an albumen print made by an unidentified photographic studio. Print in excellent condition, applied to cardboard. Caption in Italian ink hand-written on ...
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1890s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Mussolini With Shovel - Vintage Photo 1937
Located in Roma, IT
'Mussolini With Shovel' is a b/w photographic print on glazed paper, the stamp of agency Trampus, Paris and cliché applied on the back, here Mussolini makes the first shot of shovel...
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Girls in the Sport Team - Photograph - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Girls in the sport team is an original black and white photograph realized by the Gherlone photography agency. With the stamp of "Gherlone, Torino" on the rear. Good conditions. Vi...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Japanese Bath House - Ancient Hand-Colored Albumen Print 1870/1890
Located in Roma, IT
Japanese Bath - House is an hand-inked Albumin print with aniline applied on hardcover. Very good conditions. Cardboard cm 26 x 34; Print cm 22x 27 Yokoha...
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1880s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Edward Weston, Mushroom, 4FU 1931
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Mushroom ~ 4FU, 1931 Silver Gelatin Print Edward Weston Print signed: Cole Weston Image size: 9 1/2 × 7 1/2 in; 24.1 × 19.1 cm Unframed EDWARD WESTON (AMERICAN, 1886 - 1958) Edward...
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Untitled [Modern Interior]
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print made by Berenice Abbott Signed in pencil by Berenice Abbott, verso 10 x 8 inches, sheet size 9.25 x 7 inches, image size This artwork is offered by ClampArt, l...
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Late 19th Century Academic Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Golden Gate Bridge Workers
Located in Astoria, NY
Peter Stackpole (American, 1913-1997), Golden Gate Bridge Workers, Gelatin Silver Print Photograph, 1936, depicting the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge with two workers in the...
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1930s American Realist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Nineteenth century silhouette of a lady: Miss Adelaide Maud "Dodo" Guinness
Located in London, GB
To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Silhouette (circa 1870) Miss Dodo Guinness Gouache, pen, and ink 52 x 44 cm Adelaide Maud Guinness, nicknamed 'Dodo', was descended from the banking line of Guinnesses. Her father was the barrister and MP Richard Samuel Guinness. Dodo married Edward Cecil Guinness, the 1st Earl of Iveagh and her third cousin, in 1873. Edward's father had died in 1868, after which Edward inherited a share of the famous Guinness brewery. The Guinness family seat is Elveden Hall...
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1870s Black and White Photography

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Ink, Gouache, Pen

RCA Building
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
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1930s Art Deco Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Hunter with Dog and Volkswagen beetle, Germany 1939 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Japanese Woman Cooking by Shin E Do - Hand-Colored Albumen Print 1870/1890
Located in Roma, IT
Japanese Woman Cooking by Shin E Do is an hand-inked Albumen print with aniline applied on hardcover. Very good conditions. Cardboard cm 26 x 34; Print ...
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1880s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Friedrichsbau building at Castle, Heidelberg Germany 1938, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Twin belfries of Munich Frauenkirche church, Munich Germany 1938, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Volkswagen Kaefer and Double Decker in Berlin, Germany 1939 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Boats at quay on Alster view to Hamburg city hall, Germany 1938, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Barges boats at Hamburg harbor to St. Nicolas church Germany 1938 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirties, Karl Heinrich Lämmel produced several photographic reports of cities, including Munich and Cologne. Photographs that have yet to be seen and appreciated. Lämmel's pictures show a different view of Germany. His documentation is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of cities and their architecture before the destruction of WWII. The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print ( Hahnemühle 308g ), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. These sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description: Barkassen und Boote im Hafen von Hamburg...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

To Neckargemuend Mercedes Benz car near Heidelberg, Germany 1936, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Lady walking the dog at Cafe Kriech, Stuttgart Germany 1935, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Woman on bench in front of Heidelberg castle, Germany 1936, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirties, Karl Heinrich Lämmel produced several photographic reports of cities, including Munich and Cologne. Photographs that have yet to be seen and appreciated. Lämmel's pictures show a different view of Germany. His documentation is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of cities and their architecture before the destruction of WWII . The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print ( Hahnemühle 308g ), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. This sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description: Eine Frau sitzt auf einer Bank vor dem Schloss in Heidelberg, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. A woman sitting on a bench in front of Heidelberg castle...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

View to shopping passage, Stuttgart Germany 1935, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

River Neckar, old bridge, church, Heidelberg Germany 1936, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
Category

1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Ships at Hamburg harbor, Germany 1937, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirties, Karl Heinrich Lämmel produced several photographic reports of cities, including Munich and Cologne. Photographs that have yet to be seen and appreciated. Lämmel's pictures show a different view of Germany. His documentation is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of cities and their architecture before the destruction of WWII . The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print ( Hahnemühle 308g ), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. This sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description: Schiffe im Hafen von Hamburg, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. Ships at Hamburg harbor...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Misty view to Heidelberg castle, Germany 1936, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirties, Karl Heinrich Lämmel produced several photographic reports of cities, including Munich and Cologne. Photographs that have yet to be seen and appreciated. Lämmel's pictures show a different view of Germany. His documentation is an unparalleled and intriguing insight into the working and everyday life of the time. Impressive images of cities and their architecture before the destruction of WWII . The print is new, a Premium-FineArt-Print ( Hahnemühle 308g ), it comes in a secure role without passpartout and frame to reduce shipping cost. This sizes are limited to 25 copies per size. Description: Blick im Dunst auf das Schloss in Heidelberg, Deutschland 1930er Jahre. Misty view to Heidelberg castle...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Gate Darmstadt castle granny grandchild stroller, Germany 1938 Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Fleets at Hamburg Speicherstadt, Germany 1938, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Woman leaning on column Cannstatt, Stuttgart Germany 1935, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Taking a walk at Alster to city hall Hamburg, Germany 1938, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

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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After 30-plus years with the storied magazine, the photographer shares the tales behind some of his most famous (and often surreal) pictures.

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