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Black and White Photography For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: 1940s
Slim Aarons 'King of Jazz'
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons King of Jazz 1949 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity 1949: Photographers taking pictures of A...
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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Avro Lancaster R5845 YW-T after crash original 1943 silver gelatin photograph
Located in London, GB
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1940s Realist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Avro Lancaster Bombers in Factory original 1942 silver gelatin press photograph
Located in London, GB
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1940s Realist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The King Of Jazz Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
Located in London, GB
The King Of Jazz 1949 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition 1949: Photographers taking pictures of American jazz trumpeter and singer, Louis Armstrong (1901 – 1971) as...
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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Avro Lancaster 'Birth of a Lancaster Bomber' original 1942 photograph
Located in London, GB
To see our other original vintage warbird aeroplane posters, photographs and paintings, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller". Birth of a Lancaster Original Silver Gelatin photograph, 1942 19 x 25 cm Stamped to reverse “Topical Press Agency Limited, Red Lion Court, Fleet Street London” and (partially obscured) “Certified by Topical Press Agency as passed by censor” “The Avro Lancaster...
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1940s Realist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Avro Lancaster Bomber arming D-Day +1 original 1944 photograph undercarriage
Located in London, GB
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1940s Realist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Figurative photo, Portrait limited print, Contemporary print, Black white- Ben 2
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘Ben 2 ‘ who was captured on film in 1989...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival P...

Avro Lancaster HK543 original 1945 silver gelatin press photograph World War 2
Located in London, GB
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1940s Realist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Emily - Signed limited edition sensual fine art photo, Contemporary, Model
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Emily ‘ who was captured on film in 19...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Mike, Miami Beach
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition 1 of 25. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is p...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

China girl- Intimate signed limited edition sensual fine art print, Contemporary
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
China girl - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 8 This image was captured on film in 1999. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was t...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

"Christian & Nathan Fletcher", Islamorada, Florida, 1995
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition 1 of 10. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is produced upon purchase. Please allow two weeks for production. Shipping time depends on method of shipping. Price is subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the current edition of the photograph. In her new exhibition Churilla draws from her years spent as a swimmer, lifeguard, and athlete to capture the forgotten freedom and exuberance of days of youth spent on the water. Viva la Vida is a mix of timeless portraits and candid photographs "I’ve always been drawn to the water- now my art, my sense of athleticism, freedom and oasis have merged in a way", says Churilla. Her nod to iconic photographers from the past, such as Edward Weston, and Herbert List, is apparent in her portrait work. In another Christian & Nathan Fletcher is in the midst of a surf crusade off the coast of Islamorada, Florida. Christian pioneered a new revolution in surfing style with his aerial techniques. The artist’s genuine connection to her subjects allows the viewer to forget the presence of a camera and to be drawn into the personal narrative. The invitational image Longboard Afternoon, taken at Ditch Plains, Montauk, focuses on the portrayal of the atmosphere rather than the individual subjects. With a 70’s feel the viewer is intrigued by the layers of life, activity and parallel moments shared by silhouettes of surfers carrying longboards at hazy days end. One such image, Gustavo, depicts a male figure seated poolside with head bowed. The pose and the wet sheen to his hair and skin give the subject a classic, sculptural look. All the photographs exhibited in are in various sizes are printed on heavy weight cotton paper with the traditional glossy baryta surface in rich tones of black and white. Her artist mother, Barbara Churilla, involved her in creating art, sculpture, painting and photography from an early age. She was raised in Princeton, New Jersey. She graduated from School of Visual Arts in NYC with a BFA in Photography. Lynda began her photo assisting career with legendary photographer Bruce Weber. Over a period of almost a decade she traveled the world with Weber learning not only knowledge of photography, but also life. Eventually becoming his trusted first assistant before embarking on her own photography adventure. Churilla’s work has been celebrated in American Photo, where she was heralded as one of the young visionaries of 21st century. She has photographed numerous celebrities, such as Cameron Diaz, Jewel, Olivier Martinez, Coldplay, Pet Shop Boys...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

New Year at Romanoff's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Film stars (left to right) Clark Gable (1901 - 1960), Van Heflin (1910 - 1971), Gary Cooper (1901 - 1961) and James Stewart (1908 - 1997) enjoy a joke at a New Year's party held at R...
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1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

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Emulsion, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

The King of Jazz, Louis Armstrong in 1940s Rome, Black and White Estate Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1949: Photographers taking pictures of American jazz trumpeter and singer, Louis Armstrong (1901 - 1971) as he plays his trumpet in the Colosseum, Rome. Slim Aarons The King of Jazz...
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1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

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Digital, Black and White, Emulsion

Mont Llia, Wales (One single stone in field)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti depicts nature, eroded and broken down by civilization, but does not put man and the environment in opposite camps. He sees an equal relations...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Moscow, Russia (Boy playing accordion on street)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
This print is currently featured in our exhibition, Warm Regards, and will be available to ship after the show closes June 24th, 2017. Pentti Sammallahti is a benchmark figure in co...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Desert Hell, Kuwait, 1991 - Sebastião Salgado (Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Desert Hell, Kuwait, 1991 - Black and White Photography Sebastião Salgado Stamped with photographer's copyright blind stamp Signed, inscribed with title and date on reverse Silver ge...
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1990s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Martinmere, England
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti depicts nature, eroded and broken down by civilization, but does not put man and the environment in opposite camps. He sees an equal relations...
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1990s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cilento, Olive Trees, Italy
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti depicts nature, eroded and broken down by civilization, but does not put man and the environment in opposite camps. He sees an equal relations...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kemio, Finland (Children laying in hammock in lush garden)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
This print is currently featured in our exhibition, Warm Regards, and will be available to ship after the show closes June 24th, 2017. Pentti Sammallahti is a benchmark figure in co...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kalevala, Karelia, Russia (Dog looking at Lenin poster)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
This print is currently featured in our exhibition, Warm Regards, and will be available to ship after the show closes June 24th, 2017. Pentti Sammallahti is a benchmark figure in co...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Moscow, Russia (Boy playing accordion on street)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
This print is currently featured in our exhibition, Warm Regards, and will be available to ship after the show closes June 24th, 2017. Pentti Sammallahti is a benchmark figure in co...
Category

1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

1947 Philippe Halsman photograph of Violinist Yehudi Menuhin, Hollywood
Located in Larchmont, NY
Philippe Halsman (Latvia born American, 1906 - 1979) Title: Yehudi Menuhin, Hollywood Date Of Negative: 1947 Sight size: 12 x 10 in. Framed: 19 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. Artist stamp verso In...
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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Martinmere, England
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti depicts nature, eroded and broken down by civilization, but does not put man and the environment in opposite camps. He sees an equal relations...
Category

1990s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Stripper Performers, Atlanta, Vintage Photograph Nude Female Dancers USA 1990s
Located in New york, NY
Stripper Performers, Atlanta, 1996 by Leonard Freed is an 11" x 14" vintage print, stamped on verso (back of photo) with Freed's copyright stamp and signed (back of photo) by the art...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Jazz Scooter: Louis Armstrong and Lucille Brown in 1940s Rome, Estate Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lucille Brown takes control of the Vespa scooter as her husband Louis Armstrong (1898 - 1971) displays his musical appreciation of the ancient Colosseum in Rome. Slim Aarons Jazz S...
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1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

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Emulsion, Black and White, Digital

Male Nude in Motel (Desert Nudes) - Polaroid, Contemporary, 21st Century, Men
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Male Nude in Motel (Desert Nudes) - 1999 - 20x25cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inve...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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

Ivolginski, Buryatia, Siberia (Monks)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti depicts nature, eroded and broken down by civilization, but does not put man and the environment in opposite camps. He sees an equal relations...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Fifth Avenue Theater, Seattle – Hiroshi Sugimoto, Cinema, Photography, B/W
Located in Zurich, CH
HIROSHI SUGIMOTO (*1948, Japan) Fifth Avenue Theater, Seattle , 1997 Silver gelatin print Sheet 50.8 x 61 cm (20 x 24 in.) Edition of 25 (#21/25) For over 40 years, the Japanese art...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

September Affair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Actress Joan Fontaine (1917 - 2013) and co-star Joseph Cotten (1905 - 1994) receive direction from William Dieterle (1893 - 1972), while filming, 'September Affair...
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1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Emulsion, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

September Affair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Actress Joan Fontaine (1917 - 2013) and co-star Joseph Cotten (1905 - 1994) receive direction from William Dieterle (1893 - 1972), while filming, 'September Affair...
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1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

September Affair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Actress Joan Fontaine (1917 - 2013) and co-star Joseph Cotten (1905 - 1994) receive direction from William Dieterle (1893 - 1972), while filming, 'September Affair...
Category

1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

September Affair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Actress Joan Fontaine (1917 - 2013) and co-star Joseph Cotten (1905 - 1994) receive direction from William Dieterle (1893 - 1972), while filming, 'September Affair...
Category

1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

New Year at Romanoff's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Film stars (left to right) Clark Gable (1901 - 1960), Van Heflin (1910 - 1971), Gary Cooper (1901 - 1961) and James Stewart (1908 - 1997) enjoy a joke at a New Year's party held at R...
Category

1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

Materials

Emulsion, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

New Year at Romanoff's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Film stars (left to right) Clark Gable (1901 - 1960), Van Heflin (1910 - 1971), Gary Cooper (1901 - 1961) and James Stewart (1908 - 1997) enjoy a joke at a New Year's party held at R...
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1940s American Realist Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Photogram, Emulsion, Digital

Muscle Beach, Los Angeles
Located in Carmel, CA
Gelatin Silver Print, entitled "Muscle Beach,1949" by Max Yavno, measuring 5 5/8" x 91/2", photograph circa 1970 w' EXTENSIVE artist handwritten verso burn and doge notations, number...
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Eucalyptus Grove, San Francisco California
Located in Carmel, CA
Hand Printed by artist Dry Mounted on Mat Over Matted Print Date 2000
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1990s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Foro Italico
Located in New York, NY
Foro Italico 1995 Signed, titled, and dated in blue ink, verso Gelatin silver print 13.5 x 8.875 inches (34.3 x 22.5 cm), image 14 x 10.875 inches (35.6 x 27.6 cm), sheet This wo...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Krakow, Poland (Triptych of Monument bust with Pigeons)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Finnish photographer Pentti Sammallahti depicts nature, eroded and broken down by civilization, but does not put man and the environment in opposite camps. He sees an equal relations...
Category

1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dance Study: Shannon Chain #3
Located in Lawrence, NY
# 14 of 24 Signed, dated and numbered Howard Schatz gave up a career as a retinal surgeon and a clinical professor to follow his passion for photography. Schatz first established a following in the 1990s with two collections of underwater photography, Water Dance and Pool Light...
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1990s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

U.A. Rivoli, New York – Hiroshi Sugimoto, Cinema, Photography, Black & White
Located in Zurich, CH
HIROSHI SUGIMOTO (*1948, Japan) U.A. Rivoli, New York, 1977 Silver gelatin print Sheet 50.8 x 61 cm (20 x 24 in.) Edition of 25 (#4/25) For over 40 years, the Japanese artist Hirosh...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Plaza, New York, 1978 – Hiroshi Sugimoto, Cinema, Photography, Black & White
Located in Zurich, CH
HIROSHI SUGIMOTO (*1948, Japan) Plaza, New York, 1978 Silver Gelatin Print 50,8 x 58,42 cm (20 x 23 in.) Edition of 25 For over 40 years, the Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto (*1948...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

State Theatre, Sydney – Hiroshi Sugimoto, Cinema, Photography, Black & White
Located in Zurich, CH
HIROSHI SUGIMOTO (*1948, Japan) State Theatre, Sydney, 1997 Silver gelatin print Sheet 50.8 x 61 cm (20 x 24 in.) Edition of 25 (#21/25) For over 40 years, the Japanese artist Hiros...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Morrissey by Kevin Cummins
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of English singer and songwriter Morrissey, photographed whilst on his 'Kill Uncle' tour in Cologne, Germany, May 1991. This Morrissey pr...
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1990s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Druridge Bay, England, 1998
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Pentti Sammallahti is a benchmark figure in contemporary Finnish photography. His works depict nature eroded and broken down by civilization, but he does not put man and the environm...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Mick Jagger/Leopard – Albert Watson, photography, portrait, animal, contemporary
Located in Zurich, CH
ALBERT WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Mick Jagger/Leopard 1992/2011 Chromogenic print Image 195,6 x 152,4 cm (77 x 60 in.) Sheet 238,7 x 177,8 cm (94 x 70 in.) Frame 245 x 185,6 x 6 cm (96 1/2 x 73 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.) Edition of 5; Ed. no. 5/5 (from a sold out edition) Albert Watson (*1942, Scotland) is a Scottish photographer well known for his fashion, celebrity, and art photography, having shot over 200 Vogue and 40 Rolling Stone covers since the mid-1970s. His photographs are signature, classical, and bold, and in our world of manipulation, Watson prefers the enlargers and the trays; an artist who greatly enriches our perception with his unique photographic view. Photo District News named Watson one of the 20 most influential photographers of all time, along with Richard Avedon and Irving Penn, among others. Watson shared intimate moments about shooting celebrities like Johnny Depp, 50 Cent and Clint Eastwood and dove into the history behind famous shots like the double exposure of Mick Jagger and the leopard that Watson shot by chance. "The leopard was all over Mick so we had to build a glass partition...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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C Print

Blur - Modern Life Is Rubbish by Kevin Cummins
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition print of English band Blur, posing in front of the graffiti slogan 'Modern Life is Rubbish', the title of their 1993 album. Blur were the kings of Britpop and are from L-R: Damon...
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1990s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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C Print

Bob Dylan - Torhout, Belgium 1990
Located in Toronto, ON
Open and Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Prints Hand Signed by Richard Beland 8" x 10" Unframed Open Edition 11" x 14" Unframed Open Edition 16" x 20" Unframed Open Edition 20" x ...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Foro Italico
Located in New York, NY
Foro Italico 1995 Signed, titled, and dated in blue ink, verso Gelatin silver print 13.5 x 8.875 inches (34.3 x 22.5 cm), image 14 x 10.875 inches (35.6 x 27.6 cm), sheet This wo...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dance Study: Askia Swift
Located in Lawrence, NY
#11 of 24, signed, dated and numbered edition of 24 across all sizes Howard Schatz gave up a career as a retinal surgeon and a clinical professor to follow his passion for photography. Schatz first established a following in the 1990s with two collections of underwater photography, Water Dance and Pool...
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1990s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Morrissey by Kevin Cummins
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Morrissey performing at Jones Beach, Long Island, New York, during his 'Kill Uncle' tour, July 10, 1991. This Morrissey print by Kevi...
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1990s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Morrissey by Kevin Cummins
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Morrissey, former frontman of rock band The Smiths, wearing a plaster on his forehead, September 5, 1991. This Morrissey print by Kevi...
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1990s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Three Generations, Third Ward, Houston, TX
Located in Dallas, TX
No edition Silver gelatin print Paper size: 20 x 16 in. Image size: 19 x 15 in. Signed, and titled in pencil on verso by Earlie Hudnall Earlie Hudnall, who is one of the most notable African American photographers living today, has extensively documented the African American neighborhoods in Houston, Texas. After serving as a Marine in Vietnam, he enrolled at Texas Southern University, where he studied art under the direction of John Biggers, who became a great friend and mentor. During his time at TSU, he was hired to be a photographer for the Model Cities Program, part of Lyndon Johnson...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Avro Lancaster Bomber W4131 original 1943 photograph undercarriage
Located in London, GB
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1940s Realist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rascals, Third Ward, Houston, TX
Located in Dallas, TX
No edition Gelatin silver print Paper size: 20 x 16 in., Image size: 15 x 15 in. Signed, titled and dated in pencil on print verso by Earlie Hudnall Earlie Hudnall, who is one of the most notable African American photographers...
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Avro Lancaster Bomber LL683 original 1943 photograph Hercules Power Egg MkII
Located in London, GB
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1940s Realist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Avro Lancaster Bomber original 1943 silver gelatin photograph de-icing system
Located in London, GB
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1940s Realist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Avro Lancaster Bomber DS689 ABC-fitted original 1943 silver gelatin photograph
Located in London, GB
To see our other original vintage warbird aeroplane posters, photographs and paintings, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller". Lancaster Bomber DS689 with Crew Original silver gelatin photograph c. 1943 21 x 16 cm Stamped to reverse ‘This Photograph has been Passed by Censor’ and ‘Copyright Aeroplane [Magazine]’ A photograph of the ground- and air-crew of DS689. The engine fitter second from left is Samuel Greisman. That the aeroplane has five operations marked on its nose suggests a date of late August or early September for the photograph. This photograph was publisehd in ‘Jews in Uniform’ by Michael Greisman, published by Aster Publishing. DS689 OW-S (identifiable from another photograph we have listed on account of the nose art...
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1940s Realist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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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