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Black and White Photography For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1990s
Orca Photography "36x48" Last Known Photograph of the Killer Whale "Granny"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the last known photographs of the remarkable Orca "Granny''. Granny (born c. 1911, presumed dead between October–December 2016), also known as J2, was an orca (killer whale). ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

36x48 Tiger Photography Wildlife Art Photograph "Tiger Portrait" Unsigned Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of a Tiger by Shane Russeck. Printed on archival paper using archival inks Shane Russeck is a modern day photographer, adventurer, and explorer. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Statuesque 40x60 Back and White Photography Photography of Wild Horses Mustangs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of Northern California Wild Mustangs. "They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom" 60x40 Edition of 10 Signed and n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Black & white image of brown bear running with water splashing around him
Located in US
Black & white image of brown bear running with water splashing around him Incredible photograph of a brown bear running, captured mid-stride with water splashing around him Each year, brown bears descend on a remote part of the Alaskan wilderness in record numbers, gathering in search of the salmon on their annual journey through this region. It is a vibrant, thrilling time of year, and the bear’s agility, strength, and might are on full display, as seen through Drew's latest works. Offered in a limited edition, these works are printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta paper, which sets the standard for image definition and color depth. Each print includes an embossed certificate of authenticity and is signed and numbered. All images are printed in-house on Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta paper and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. For your convenience, all images are printed with a 3” paper border; this is not included in the listed sizes. Through a fashion-inspired lens, photographer and filmmaker Drew Doggett tells extraordinary stories of diverse cultures, animals, places, and communities. He has received over 130 prestigious international awards and has had his artwork featured in many publications, such as Conde Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fortune, The Daily Mail, and Outside Magazine. His photographic work can be found in public collections globally, notably the Smithsonian African Art Museum (DC), as well as in hundreds of corporate and private collections in over 20 countries around the world, including that of Alec Baldwin, Gloria Steinem, Nicole Ari Parker, Eric Church...
Category

2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

The racing yachts Northern Light sailing across the Atlantic Ocean
Located in US
The racing yachts Northern Light sailing across the Atlantic Ocean The billowy, light-filled sail gives way to the dark hull of the boat and waters below in this action-packed image The nautical print series Sail: Majesty at Sea is an intimate look at two revered racing boat classes and their incredible and enduring design as they navigate the open seas. Images from this series are in the permanent collection of the Mariners' Museum, Newport News...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Feldforschung 03 - Contemporary Abstract Gradations Photograph
Located in Vienna, AT
Feldforschung 03 - Contemporary Abstract Gradations Photograph Edition 2/3 + 1 AP Print is unframed and comes with a sticker signed by the artist. After concentrating on modules of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Feldforschung 02 - Contemporary Abstract Sponge Texture Photograph
Located in Vienna, AT
Feldforschung 02 - Contemporary Abstract Sponge Texture Photograph Edition 2/3 + 1 AP Photo print will be shipped with an adhesive label signed by the artist After concentrating on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Three poppies - black and white floral photography, limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Three poppies’ London, United Kingdom 2024. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. The photograph is signed front and back and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Carefully placed in a secure cardboard package and shipped with an insured express delivery service. Please feel free to contact if you have any questions. About the artist: Ugne Pouwell is a fine art photographer originally from Lithuania. Today she makes most of her creative work in London, United Kingdom. Her main focus is black-and-white landscape and floral photography. Mainly using a large format 4x5 Linhof camera to express the timeless beauty of the subject in focus. Many of the influences come from 20th-century photography. She processes her work from start to finish: film processing, scanning and printing. Her work is mainly printed on the world's oldest paper-producing houses Hahnemühle and Awagami and some more exclusive work on organic linen and cotton fabrics. Paper and canvas choices are mainly based on organic feeling also adding more special feeling to her work. 2016 Ugne finished her studies at the University of Westminster Photography and Digital Imaging Technologies. She continued her practice by applying scientific knowledge to her everyday work in fine art photography. Awards: 2023 Black Spider Awards, Honourable mention in Still Life 2022 Black Spider Awards, Honourable mention in Still Life 2022 IPA International Photography Awards, Honourable mention in Analogue / Film Fine Art 2021 Mono Visions...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

60x40 "Dr Dre The Chronic Cassette" Photomosaic Pop Art Photography Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Dr Dre The Chronic Cassette" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. This image is made up of 100's of smaller images of Dr Dre imagery. Archival photographic paper Framing options a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

80x40 King of the Mountain Black and White Photography, Cougar, Mountain Lion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of a Mountain Lion. 80x40 Edition of 5. Singed and numbered by Shane on the bottom corners Printed on archival paper using archival inks Framing ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Surrender - Polaroid, Contemporary, Women, 21st Century, Nude
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Surrender - 2020 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proof Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-900. Not mounted. Ki...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

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

Reaching In, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 7 Framed size 49 x 69 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt's wo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

The Figure In The Shadows
Located in Cambridge, ON
Fine Artist from Georgia Details: "The Figure In The Shadows", 2018 Technique: Medium Format Film Photography on Kodak Endura Print Image dimensions: 10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm) C...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"The Calm" 40x60 Black & White Photography of Wild Horses Mustangs Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of American Wild Mustangs. "They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom" - Wild Horses 40x60 Edition of 10 Signed an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Times Like These 60x40 Black & White Photography, Kodiak, Bear Grizzly Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of a Kodiak Bear. This was shot on Kodiak Island in 2019. 60x40 Unsigned Archival pigment paper Framing available. Inquire for rates. Shane R...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Poppy Bunch - Black and White analogue floral photography, Limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Poppy Bunch’ London, United Kingdom 2024. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. The photograph is signed front and back...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Between II, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 3 Framed size 70 x 100 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt's w...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Waiting for the Tide
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Archival Photograph of 50 Hand Signed by John Migicovsky Additional Information: More Editions - 16" x 20"
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Laced back, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 3 Framed size 70 x 100 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

An intimately-detailed portrait of the braided neck of a speckled white horse
Located in US
An intimately-detailed portrait of the braided neck of a speckled white horse Beautiful and exquisitely detailed portraited of the braided mane of a white horse framed against a sumptuous black backdrop The print series Equus: Light & Form focuses on the details of some of the world’s most elite jumper, dressage, and polo horses. Offered in a limited edition, these works are printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta paper, which sets the standard for image definition and color depth. Each print includes an embossed certificate of authenticity and is signed and numbered. All images are printed in-house on Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta paper and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. For your convenience, all images are printed with a 3” paper border; this is not included in the listed sizes. Through a fashion-inspired lens, photographer and filmmaker Drew Doggett tells extraordinary stories of diverse cultures, animals, places, and communities. He has received over 130 prestigious international awards and has had his artwork featured in many publications, such as Conde Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fortune, The Daily Mail, and Outside Magazine. His photographic work can be found in public collections globally, notably the Smithsonian African Art Museum (DC), as well as in hundreds of corporate and private collections in over 20 countries around the world, including that of Alec Baldwin, Gloria Steinem, Nicole Ari Parker, Eric Church...
Category

2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Moving, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 10 Framed size 27 x 37 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Mirrored, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 7 Framed size 49 x 69 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt's wo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Sparring
Located in Kansas City, MO
Emily Evans Sloan Sparring Year: 2024 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuehle Baryta Rag Framed Size: 13 x 13 x 0.25 inches COA provided *Ready to hang; matted and framed in a minimal...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Gloriosa - black and white floral photography, limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Gloriosa’ London, United Kingdom 2024. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. The photograph is signed front and back an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Butt Shadow
Located in New York, NY
Ed. of 10, includes black frame with textured white mat. Robert Farber’s style has influenced generations of photographers. His painterly, impressionistic style captures the essence...
Category

1990s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Cindy Sherman - UNTITLED #414 (CLOWNS. 2003) Limited Skate Modern Photography
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Cindy Sherman - UNTITLED #414 (CLOWNS. 2003) Date of creation: 2022 Medium: Digital print on Canadian maple wood Edition: 50 Size: 80 x 20 cm (each skate) Condition: In mint conditio...
Category

2010s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Wood, Maple, Screen

'Schnitzel Please!' Dresden Germany photograph, 1999
Located in NEW YORK, NY
"Schnitzel Please!" This timeless, charming photo of a town favorite Dresden Dog, was captured by New York based photographer Fernando Natalici in Germany in 1999. Archival Inkjet ...
Category

1990s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

"Panthera Leo" - 40x60 Black and White Lion Photography, Africa, Photograph, Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an African Lion. Printed on archival paper using archival inks. 40x60 Edition of 10. Signed by Shane. Printed on archival paper and using arch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Poppy bloom - Black and White analogue floral photography, Limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Poppy Bloom’ London, United Kingdom 2024. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. The photograph is signed front and back...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Two Iconic, Large Elephants Walking Across Amboseli National Park, Wildlife
Located in US
"Titans of Time" The world’s two largest tusked elephants, Tim & Craig, can go months without crossing paths so seeing the two together is one of the most extraordinary sights in th...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Roy's dream, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 2 Framed size 141 x 101 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

High Sierra Mustangs 36x48 Black and White Photography Wild Horses, Mustangs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of Wild Mustangs. "They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom" 36x48 Edition of 12. Signed by artist. Framing avai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Grizzly Shores 50x90, Black & White Photography Grizzly Bear Photograph Fine Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black and white photograph of a Grizzly Bear 50x90 edition of 5. Signed by artist. Printed on archival paper using archival ink. Framing available. Inquire for rates. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Fingertips, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 10 Framed size 27 x 37 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

The Longest Braid, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 3 Framed size 70 x 100 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

The Back Line, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 7 Framed size 49 x 69 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt's wo...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Old World" 48x36 Black & White Photography Bison Buffalo Unsigned Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an American Bison. Printed on archival paper and using archival inks Framing available. Inquire for rates. Shane Russeck has built a reputati...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Tiger Photograph "Tiger Portrait" - 60x40 Photography Wildlife Art Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of a Tiger by Shane Russeck. 60x40 Printed on archival paper using archival inks Unsigned print Shane Russeck is a modern day photographer, adve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

III, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 10 Framed size 27 x 37 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Rimon, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 10 Framed size 27 x 37 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt's w...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Embrace, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 10 Framed size 27 x 37 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt's w...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Triptych Mustangs Photography Photograph Wild Horses 60x40 (Each print) Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"On Any Sunday" - Triptych 60x40 (each) Archival Pigment Print Limited Edition of 2 + 1AP Each print hand signed and numbered on back. Northern California Wild Horses Framing Ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Shade, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 3 Framed size 70 x 100 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt's w...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Intersect, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 7 Framed size 49 x 69 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Seen, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 7 Framed size 49 x 69 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt's wo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Sculpted, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 7 Framed size 49 x 69 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Needle, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 7 Framed size 49 x 69 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Holding My Dark, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 7 Framed size 49 x 69 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Gloriosa bud - black and white floral photography, limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Gloriosa bud’ London, United Kingdom 2024. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. The photograph is signed front and back and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Carefully placed in a secure cardboard package and shipped with an insured express delivery service. Please feel free to contact if you have any questions. About the artist: Ugne Pouwell is a fine art photographer originally from Lithuania. Today she makes most of her creative work in London, United Kingdom. Her main focus is black-and-white landscape and floral photography. Mainly using a large format 4x5 Linhof camera to express the timeless beauty of the subject in focus. Many of the influences come from 20th-century photography. She processes her work from start to finish: film processing, scanning and printing. Her work is mainly printed on the world's oldest paper-producing houses Hahnemühle and Awagami and some more exclusive work on organic linen and cotton fabrics. Paper and canvas choices are mainly based on organic feeling also adding more special feeling to her work. 2016 Ugne finished her studies at the University of Westminster Photography and Digital Imaging Technologies. She continued her practice by applying scientific knowledge to her everyday work in fine art photography. Awards: 2023 Black Spider Awards, Honourable mention in Still Life 2022 Black Spider Awards, Honourable mention in Still Life 2022 IPA International Photography Awards, Honourable mention in Analogue / Film Fine Art 2021 Mono Visions...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

36x48 ELVIS by WARHOL ICONS Exhibition Print PHOTOMOSAIC PHOTOGRAPHY Pop Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ELVIS BY ANDY WARHOL Exhibition Poster from series "The ICONS" The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons". Destro has created large prints which are made up of many ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Lightning Strike
Located in Kansas City, MO
Kay Tibbs Lightning Strike Year: 2024 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuehle Baryta Rag Framed Size: 13 x 13 x 0.25 inches COA provided *Ready to hang; matted and framed in a minimal...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Chasing the Light" 30x40 Black and White Wild Horses Photography Mustangs, Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of Northern California Wild Mustangs. "They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom" Printed on archival paper using ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Nocturne
Located in Cambridge, ON
Fine Artist from Georgia Details: "Nocturne", 2018 Technique: Medium Format Film Photography on Kodak Endura Print Image dimensions: 10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm) Comes with black w...
Category

2010s Abstract Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

64x48" Elvis by Warhol" Photomosaic Pop Fine Art Photography Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"ELVIS BY ANDY WARHOL" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smaller images. Archival photographic paper Editio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Third Eye, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in Munich, DE
Limited Edition of 7 Framed size 49 x 69 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt's wo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Grizzly Shores 40 x 28 - Black and White Photograph Photography Grizzly Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grizzly Bear Printed on archival paper using archival inks UV Coated 40 x 28 Edition of 50. Signed by Shane Framing available. Inquire for rates. Printed on archival paper using a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Mercedes Drip
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Archival Photograph of 50 Hand Signed by John Migicovsky Additional Information: More Editions - 16" x 20"
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Dust and Horses" 30x40 Black and White Photography Wild Horses Mustangs Singed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of North American Wild Horses Photography by Shane Russeck Printed on archival paper Edition of 25 Signed and numbered Framing avai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary 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.

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