Black and White Photography
141
to
1,126
10,003
4,692
2,091
4,414
6,826
5,177
3,153
4,139
3,556
2,056
2,136
3,309
Overall Height
to
Overall Width
to
10,254
827
394
334
178
95
93
12
8
7
6
4
1
6,451
3,509
3,071
3,022
2,541
2,101
1,625
1,607
1,403
1,289
1,238
1,235
1,149
1,093
1,044
978
820
701
644
642
10
201
14,760
15,013
17
69
159
720
416
2,715
1,989
1,805
1,679
1,381
6
905
643
455
436
393
7,828
7,434
4,895
2,961
2,941
Black and White Photography For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1940s
Ranunculus Butterfly no.2 - analogue black and white floral photography
Located in London, GB
'Ranunculus Butterfly no.2’ photographed in London, United Kingdom 2023.
It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera.
Giclée prin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Black and White Photography
Materials
Film, Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Giclée
Copts 05 - Signed limited edition portrait print, Black white, Coptic Christians
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Copts 05- Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2012 - Edition of 5
Man on a donkey, around Cairo, Egypt.
In assignment for ARTE & LE LOUVRE 2012
Exhibition in Le Louvr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Ar...
Hurep Hill Trees, Esashi, Hokkaido, Japan by Michael Kenna, 2023
Located in Dallas, TX
Hurep Hill Trees, Esashi, Hokkaido, Japan by Michael Kenna is a 8 x 8 inch* silver gelatin print, available in an edition of 25.
*Please note: the measurements of this print are appr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Laura and Naomi by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Laura and Naomi
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artist...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Love and Rockets by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Love and Rockets
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artis...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
'Undercurrents (1/30/22)' - abstract photography - black and white photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
This photograph is of an edition of 10. Paper size is 24 by 80 inches, this listing is for an unframed print. Additional sizes are available.
Atlanta-based photographer and master ...
Category
2010s Abstract Black and White Photography
Materials
Carbon Pigment
'Undercurrents (1/23/22)' - abstract photography - black and white photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
This photograph is of an edition of 10. Paper size is 19 by 44 inches, this listing is for an unframed print. Additional sizes are available.
Atlanta-based photographer and master ...
Category
2010s Abstract Black and White Photography
Materials
Carbon Pigment
"Play with Me" (FRAMED) Photography 24" x 24" in Edition of 15 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Play with Me" (FRAMED) Photography 24" x 24" in Edition of 15 by Olha Stepanian
Printed on Epson Professional Paper
Signed and numbered by the artist
Framed
Available sizes:
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper
Square Monochrome Square Architecture Photography: Swimming Pool Design
Located in London, GB
The artwork is a part of the Somewhere to Swim Panel.
About the "Somewhere to Swim" project:
By eliminating people from her photographs, her unnerving images tell the story of a li...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Kopa - black and white landscape photography of Baltic dunes, limited edition 15
Located in London, GB
'Kopa' 2021
Black and white film photograph of Blatic dunes in winter.
Limited edition 20.
Printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta paper. Signed both front and back with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Giclée
Suede by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Suede
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and movie...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Never Let the Same Snake Bite You Twice, Silver Gelatin Black and White Nude
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Savannah Spirit
Never Let the Same Snake Bite You Twice
Silver gelatin on Ilford multigrade paper, signed, edition of 5
Scroll for more on the artist and this series and an excerpt from the recent monograph, The Archive #6: Savannah Spirit, published by Quiet Lunch:
"When I first saw Savannah Spirit’s early nudes, I felt immediately struck by their power and awareness. Of course, they were traditionally beautiful, with classical lighting and shadows from Venetian blinds. Some of them were sexy, in the way bodies are sexy. But they weren’t sexualized. Looking at them, I felt powerful. I felt good. They depicted the body of an adult woman viewing herself with love. I’ve been devoted to them ever since.
To me, these portraits invoke the power of a landscape. The way the light rolls over the body evokes the body’s connection with the earth, with sunrise and its long deep shadows. The patterns of darkness can break the figure into geometry, creating a distance between the viewer and the image, as in End of An Era and Staying Abreast. Yet others, like Resist and Be The Woman You Needed When You Were Younger, create direct address, and sometimes empathy. Sometimes, the viewer takes the vantage point of the artist, and the piece becomes a further study in introspection.
The titles, like The Bottom Line and Read Between the Lines, often invoke idioms, figures of speech, or stereotypes that themselves point back to the culture that produced them. As conceptual components, they are both playful and political, which, when juxtaposed against image to elicit a mood or reaction. For me, it’s different every time. I am often pricked to discover how the vernacular of Hollywood capitalism, juxtaposed to a powerful, nude self-portrait of a woman, almost always feels a bit surprising–as if I wasn’t expecting her to be there.
Recent works, like Network, use both shadow and mirror to create a doubled image, the artist and her reflection, further suggesting the sense of a dialogue with the self. The two bodies are not a mirror image, though seen in a mirror: a conversation between two sides of oneself, rather than a literal twinning.
Over the past decade, as this series took on greater and deeper life, Savannah and I have had countless wonderful discussions about women, bodies and art. As a former artist’s model, early in her career, she participated in the form of power that was available to her: that of the quieted muse. She knew she was being objectified, she recalls, but at least she was included in the club. I instantly recognized that message. She was still creating her own work, though, and one day, she realized she’d had enough of seeing herself through someone else’s lens. She turned the camera on herself, and began to take a very different kind of picture.
During the pandemic, the feeling of being alone with oneself can sometimes feel overwhelming. These recent pieces reflect that agitation of the dialogue alone, the being with oneself, seeking connection..."
- Katie Peyton Hofstadter
Classic black and white silver gelatin print, signed by the artist Savannah Spirit. This is a self portrait of the artist. Categorize between self-portrait, contemporary feminism, take back control, I am my own muse, my body my choice...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
LOST WOMAN by Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series: SHADES OF A WOMAN
All available sizes and editions:
40" x 40" editions of 18
50" x 50" editions of 7
60" x 60" editions of 3
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Diamonds are forever (60x48in black and white photography) - artwork
Located in New York City, NY
Leandro Franco
Diamonds are forever, 2020
60 x 48 inches
150 x 120 cm
Archival Pigment Print
Edition of 5
Framed
Fashion Photography - Portrait - Black and white
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Desierto. Black and White Limited Edition Photograph
By Ricky Cohete
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Desierto by Ricky Cohete
Archival pigment print
Image size: 36 in H x 24 in W.
Edition of 10 + 1AP
Unframed
_________________________
Ricky Cohete was born in a coastal city in Ecu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Black and White
Eternal - ETHEREAL 1 by Alexandre Manuel (Black and white minimalist)
Located in New York City, NY
Series: ETERNAL
All available sizes and editions:
20" x 20" editions of 10
40" x 40" editions of 7
60" x 60" editions of 5
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
Mounted a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Robert Plant by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Robert Plant
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists a...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Satyr, Drawing Restraint 7, Matthew Barney Studio, NYC. B&W photograph.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Satyr, Drawing Restraint 7, Matthew Barney studio, NYC, 1993, by Michael James O’Brien
Archival Inkjet Print on fine art paper
Paper size: 17 x 24 inches
Image size. 12.5 x 17 inches...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Archival Pigment
David Lynch by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
David Lynch
Film director David Lynch, Cannes,
2001
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images o...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Twilight's #09 - Witches Sabbath - Black and white print of fir trees
Located in London, GB
A group of moss draped fir trees dance together as if they were a coven of witches weaving incantations...
"When your eyes have little information, your imagination takes over and fills in the gaps."
- Jasper Goodall...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Jon Bon Jovi as Triple Elvis
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jon Bon Jovi in an homage to Andy Warhol's Triple Elvis.
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Dye Transfer
Brown Bear With Salmon In Mouth
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
A brown bear triumphantly yields a salmon he has just caught in Alaska.
Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gathering in sea...
Category
2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Balance - underwater nude b&w photograph - archival pigment 24х16"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white nude photograph of young woman and her reflection in the water surface.
Original digital archival pigment print signed by the artist.
Limited edition o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Eternal - ETHEREAL 4 by Alexandre Manuel (Black and white minimalist)
Located in New York City, NY
Series: ETERNAL
All available sizes and editions:
20" x 20" editions of 10
40" x 40" editions of 7
60" x 60" editions of 5
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
Mounted a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
J-Class Racing Yacht Shamrock and Sailor in Europe, Iconic, Classic, Nautical
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Shamrock Rising"
With a lone sailor standing on deck, the famed racing yacht Shamrock looks extraordinary.
The nautical print series Sail: Majesty at Sea is an intimate look at t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
David Gilmour by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
David Gilmour
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists ...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Pink Granite Coast, panorama, giant rock, France, fine art landscape photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and White Fine Art Panorama Landscape. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 7. Signed, titled, dated and numbered by artist. Certificate of authenticity included. Printed wit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Ink, Black and White, Digital, Archival...
Eternal - BODY LANDSCAPE 2 by Alexandre Manuel (Black and white minimalist)
Located in New York City, NY
Series: ETERNAL
All available sizes and editions:
20" x 20" editions of 10
40" x 40" editions of 7
60" x 60" editions of 5
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
Mounted a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Coldplay by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Coldplay
Los Angeles
2005
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, a...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Coldplay by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Coldplay
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and mo...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Brett Anderson by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Brett Anderson
Brett smoking in the dressing room, Suede.
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Bono by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Bono
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and movie ...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The KLF by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
The KLF
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and movie st...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Pete Doherty by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Pete Doherty
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists a...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Prodigy by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
The Prodigy
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists an...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Script by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
The Script
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and movie ...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Eternal - King of trees by Alexandre Manuel (Black and white minimalist)
Located in New York City, NY
Series: ETERNAL
All available sizes and editions:
20" x 20" editions of 10
40" x 40" editions of 7
60" x 60" editions of 5
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
Mounted a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Liam Gallagher by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Liam Gallagher
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists ...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Robin Wright by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Robin Wright
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists a...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Thom Yorke by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Thom Yorke
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Poppy No.3 - Analogue black and white floral photography, Limited edition of 10.
Located in London, GB
'Poppy No.3’
Photographed in London, United Kingdom 2023.
It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera.
Giclée print on Hahnemühl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Film, Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Giclée
Madonna by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Madonna
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and mo...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Animal Landscape Black White Big Cat Photograph Cheetah Africa Nature Wildlife
Located in Norfolk, GB
Aditya Dicky Singh, Untitled, photograph on fine-art Hahnemuhle archival paper
22 x33" unframed (84cm x 56cm) 2022
Edition 1/10
*Should you wish the photographs to be printed at...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Ink
Eternal - RHYTHM OF SILENCE by Alexandre Manuel (Black and white minimalist)
Located in New York City, NY
Series: ETERNAL
All available sizes and editions:
20" x 20" editions of 10
40" x 40" editions of 7
60" x 60" editions of 5
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
Mounted a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Brown Bear Rests On His Front Paws
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
A brown bear rests on its front paws, remaining alert but also relaxed.
Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gathering in sea...
Category
2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Loneliness" Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition of 15 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Loneliness" Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition of 15 by Olha Stepanian
Printed on Epson Professional Paper
Signed and numbered by the artist
Not framed. Ships in a tube.
A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper
Eternal - KING OF TREES 2 by Alexandre Manuel (Black and white minimalist)
Located in New York City, NY
Series: ETERNAL
All available sizes and editions:
20" x 20" editions of 10
40" x 40" editions of 7
60" x 60" editions of 5
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
Mounted a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Vincent Cassel by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Vincent Cassel
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Paul Weller by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Paul Weller
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists an...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Robert Smith by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Robert Smith
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists a...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Jeff Buckley by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Jeff Buckley
2022
by Kevin Westenberg
Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists a...
Category
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Cars and girls - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Cars and Girls' part of the series 'Hands down' - 2019
50x50cm,
Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs,
Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid,
Not mounted.
Certificate and signatur...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Lily in Charcoal No.2 - abstract expressionism photography edition of 10
Located in London, GB
'Lily in Charcoal No.2' 2023
From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal No.2' is an expression piece combining an abstract charcoal drawing with a live lily emerging from a gash....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Black and White Photography
Materials
Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Bear Running At Full Speed Through Creek
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
A brown bear races at full speed across the creek in Katmai National Park in Alaska.
Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gat...
Category
2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Eternal - HAPPY TREES 1 by Alexandre Manuel (Black and white minimalist)
Located in New York City, NY
Series: ETERNAL
All available sizes and editions:
20" x 20" editions of 10
40" x 40" editions of 7
60" x 60" editions of 5
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
Mounted a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Eternal - ETHEREAL 2 by Alexandre Manuel (Black and white minimalist)
Located in New York City, NY
Series: ETERNAL
All available sizes and editions:
20" x 20" editions of 10
40" x 40" editions of 7
60" x 60" editions of 5
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
Mounted a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"One heart" Photography 31" x 31" in Edition of 7 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"One heart" Photography 31" x 31" in Edition of 7 by Olha Stepanian
Printed on Epson Professional Paper
Signed and numbered by the artist
Not framed. Ships in a tube.
Available ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Brown Bear About To Dive Into The Creek
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
A large brown bear gets ready to dive into the creek after spotting a salmon.
Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gathering ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Shop Black and White Photography
There’s a lot to love about black and white photography.
The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. Some might argue that we’re naturally drawn to color photography because it’s the world we know best. This is a shared belief, particularly in the era of camera-phone photography, editing apps and the frenetic immediacy of sharing photos on social media. But when we look at black and white photography, we experience deep, rich shadows and tonal properties in a way that transfixes us. Composition and textures are crisp and engaging. We’re immediately drawn to the subjects of vintage street photography and continue to feel the emotional impact of decades-old photojournalism. The silhouettes of mountains in black and white landscape photography are particularly pronounced, while portrait photography and the skylines of urban cityscapes come to life in monochrome prints.
When decorating with fine photography, keep in mind that some color photographs may not be suitable for every space. However, you can be more daring with black and white photos. The gray tones are classic, sophisticated and generally introduce elegance to any corner of your home, which renders black and white prints amazingly versatile.
Black and white photography adapts to its surroundings like a chameleon might. A single large-scale black and white photograph above the sofa in your living room is going to work with any furniture style, and as some homeowners and designers today are working to introduce more muted tones and neutral palettes to dining rooms and bedrooms, the integration of black and white photography — a hallmark of minimalist decor — is a particularly natural choice for such a setting.
Another advantage to bringing black and white photography into your home is that you can style walls and add depth and character without worrying about disrupting an existing color scheme. Black and white photographs actually harmonize well with accent colors such as yellow, red and green. Your provocative Memphis Group lighting and bold Pierre Paulin seating will pair nicely with the black and white fine nude photography you’ve curated over the years.
Black and white photography also complements a variety of other art. Black and white photos pair well with drawings and etchings in monochromatic hues. They can also form part of specific color schemes. For example, you can place black and white prints in colored picture frames for a pop of color. And while there are no hard and fast rules, it’s best to keep black and white prints separate from color photographs. Color prints stand out in a room more than black and white prints do. Pairing them may detract attention from your black and white photography. Instead, dedicate separate walls or spaces to each.
Once you’ve selected the photography that best fits your space, you’ll need to decide how to hang the images. If you want to hang multiple photos, it’s essential to know how to arrange wall art. A proper arrangement can significantly enhance a living space.
On 1stDibs, explore a vast collection of compelling black and white photography by artists such as Mark Shaw, Jack Mitchell (a photographer you should know), Berenice Abbott and David Yarrow.
Read More
This Photo of Big Sur Reveals the Awesomeness and Intimacy of Nature
When a beachcomber accidentally stepped in front of Jeffrey Conley’s camera, a perfect moment was captured.
Queen Elizabeth’s Life in Photos
She was one of the most photographed women in history, but the world’s longest-reigning queen remained something of a mystery throughout her decades on the throne.
Photographer to Know: William Klein
The noted lensman brought a bold sense of irony to fashion photography in the 1950s and '60s, transforming the industry. But his work in street photography, documentary filmmaking and abstract art is just as striking.
David Yarrow Tells Us the Tales behind His Wild, Wild Photography
To capture many of the cinematic images in his new show, the famed photographer traveled to the still-rugged parts of Alaska and the Rocky Mountains, shooting supermodels and carnivores alike.
Lori Grinker’s Artful Photographs of a Young Mike Tyson Are a Knockout!
The New York photographer tells us how an encounter with the then-13-year-old boxer led to a decade-long project that saw them both go pro.
John Dolan’s Photographs Capture the Art and Soul of a Wedding Day
In a new book compiling 30 years' worth of images, the photographer reveals that it's the in-between moments that make a wedding special.
Sebastião Salgado Takes Us on a Close-Up Journey to Amazônia
The famed Brazilian photographer tells us about the seven years he spent immersed in the Amazon rain forest.
Jonathan Becker Reflects on His Decades of Photographing A-Listers for ‘Vanity Fair’
After 30-plus years with the storied magazine, the photographer shares the tales behind some of his most famous (and often surreal) pictures.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Vintage Ski
Black White Photography With Water Rocks
Vintage 80S Dolls
Vintage Antique Skis
Singapore Vintage Photos
Shirtless Man
Alice Terry
California Vintage Guitars
Vintage Everglades
Swing Vintage Music
Plaza Hotel Silver
Jfk Campaign
1953 Cartier
Chip Hooper Photography
Streetcar Named
Taylor Guitar
Vintage Ed Hardy
Set Of 6 Framed Vintage Prints