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Black and White Photography For Sale
The Beatles "Yesterday and Today" contact sheet print by Robert Whitaker
Located in Austin, US
The Beatles contact sheet by Robert Whitaker from the photo session that ended up being the controversial cover for the 1966 release "Yesterday and Today".
On March 25, 1966, The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
The Beatles In White "Yesterday and Today" album cover shot by Robert Whitaker
Located in Austin, US
The Beatles In White by Robert Whitaker.
On March 25, 1966, The Beatles visited 1 The Vale, Chelsea, London, a top-floor studio leased by Oluf Nilssen and frequently used by renow...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
John Lennon Portrait by Robert Whitaker
Located in Austin, US
John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles at the Westwood Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska, 27th-28th June 1966. En route for the Japanese leg of their final world tour, the group made...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
The Beatles Guitars backstage Tokyo 1966 by Robert Whitaker
Located in Austin, US
The Beatles Guitars, backstage in Tokyo Japan in 1966 by Robert Whitaker.
All limited edition prints in this collection are hand numbered and authenticated with the official Rober...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
"Ali" Muhammad Ali Portrait 28x40 Photomosaic Photography Pop Art Unsigned
By Destro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Ali" is an a photomosaic artwork by Destro. The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons". Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smaller...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
'Bison" Photograph of Bison 28x40 - Photography Unsigned Print Buffalo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an American Bison.
Unsigned print
Printed on archival paper and using archival inks
Framing available. Inquire for rates.
Shane Russeck has ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
50x40" Elvis by Warhol" Photomosaic Pop Fine Art Photography Unsigned Print
By Destro
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
Framin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Aretha Franklin photograph Detroit 1980
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Aretha Franklin photograph by Leni Sinclair
The 'queen of soul,' Aretha Franklin shot in Motown by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, 2016's Kresge Foundation's Eminent Artist of the year (see The Guardian UK Photo Section, Jan. 28, 2016)
Archival inkjet print
Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches including borders (image: 9x 12 inches)
Hand signed, titled & dated in ink on the lower margins.
Very good condition.
Acquired directly from artist.
Lot 180 is an authorized primary dealer rep of Leni Sinclair
About Leni Sinclair
Sinclair is a recognized leader of the 1960s-70s counter cultural movement in Detroit, which she amply documented through vivid and dramatic photography...
Category
1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Sea Wolf 30x60 Black and White Wolf, Wolves, Photography Photograph Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of a Costal Wolf.
Printed on archival paper using only archival ink.
Edition of 50
Singed and numbered
Framing available. Inquire ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
64x48 " Marlon Brando by Warhol" Photomosaic Pop Fine Art Photography Signed
By Destro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Brando" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro.
This image is made up of 100's of smaller images of Marlon Brando.
Archival photographic paper
Framing options available
Signed editio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Stairway to heaven by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Zanzibar
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25
signed and numbered by the artist
A worker sits on a staircase that leads to nowhere.
JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists.
In his...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Shut up by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Kenya, Shark
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25
signed and numbered by the artist
A shark bite is chained to the pier in Lamu.
JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists.
In his series ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Orca Double Breach" 50x60 Black and White, Killer Whale Photography Unisgned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shot in the off the San Juan Islands this is the only known image of a double synchronized breach with two adult Orcas.
This is the only time this image has been offered for sale.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Adam + Eve by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Coco de Mer, Seychelles
Located in Munich, DE
This Diptych consists of 2 images, each 37,5 x 50 cm.
Edition of 25
signed and numbered by the artist
The Seychelles palm, also known as the Seychelles nut, is an endemic palm spec...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Adam + Eve by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Coco de Mer, Seychelles
Located in Munich, DE
This Diptych consists of 2 images, each 52,5 x 70 cm.
Edition of 25
signed and numbered by the artist
The Seychelles palm, also known as the Seychelles nut, is an endemic palm spec...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Stairway to heaven by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Zanzibar
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25
signed and numbered by the artist
A worker sits on a staircase that leads to nowhere.
JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists.
In his...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Shut up by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Kenya, Shark
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25
signed and numbered by the artist
A shark bite is chained to the pier in Lamu.
JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists.
In his series ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Shut up by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Kenya, Shark
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25
signed and numbered by the artist
A shark bite is chained to the pier in Lamu.
JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists.
In his series ...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Stairway to heaven by JJK, Photography, Limited Edition, Zanzibar
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25
signed and numbered by the artist
A worker sits on a staircase that leads to nowhere.
JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists.
In his...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Beautiful, minimal photograph of a polar bear walking towards camera
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
Beautiful, minimal photograph of a polar bear walking towards camera
Intimate portrait of a polar bear walking towards the camera with a minimal, white backdrop
The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectacular places Drew has ever been: the Arctic. From animals with transcendent appeal, like polar bears, to glaciers fashioned over thousands of years, the Arctic region is minimal and stark yet completely spectacular.
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
David Yarrow Photograph / The Rolling Stones / Horses
By David Yarrow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Edition of 20, signed by artist
This is a special image for me; in part because it is such a low percentage capture and in part because its dynamism extols the wild nature of mustan...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Fireproof - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Fireproof - 2024 -
20x20cm,
Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs.
Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid.
Signature label with certificate.
inventory PL2024-48.
Not mou...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Batman and Batgirl Classical Portrait
Located in Austin, TX
Classic black and white promotional still of Adam West for his role as Batman, and Yvonne Joyce Craig for her role as Batgirl, circa 1967.
Batman is an American live-action televisi...
Category
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Anette Funicello: Mouseketeer at the Carnival
Located in Austin, TX
The beautiful Annette Funicello. The child star rose to fame as one of the most prevalent Mouseketeers on the Mickey Mouse Club. As a teenager, she transitioned to a successful caree...
Category
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Ann Richards and Dolly Parton in Austin Texas by Scott Newton
Located in Austin, US
Texan politician and former Texas governor, Ann Richards with Dolly Parton taken at the Driskill Hotel, Austin Texas in 1982 by photographer Scott Newton
Photographers notes: We wer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Franciscan Church of Assumption, Lithuania
By Roman Loranc
Located in Carmel, CA
Roman Loranc's "Franciscan Church of Assumption, Lithuania" was made in 2001. It is completely sold out from the artist and has been for some time. This piece on offer was printed on...
Category
Early 2000s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Untitled (Nr. 0999) Photography 36" x 44" Edition of 12 by Ben Cope & Rowan Daly
By Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
Untitled (Nr. 0999) Photography 36" x 44" Edition of 12 by Ben Cope & Rowan Daly
Signed and numbered by the artist
Unframed - ships rolled in a tube
Ben Cope + Rowan Daly Off t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
60x45 Jean Michel Basquiat PHOTOMOSAIC Street Pop Art Archival Photography Print
By Destro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Basquiat"is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons".
Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smalle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Bison Photography, Photograph, Color, Fine Art 40x60 , Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an American Bison.
Unsigned print
Printed on archival paper and using archival inks
Framing available. Inquire for rates.
Shane Russeck has b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Untitled (Nr. 0951) Photography 36" x 44" Edition 1/12 by Ben Cope & Rowan Daly
By Rowan Daly
Located in Culver City, CA
Untitled (Nr. 0951) Photography 36" x 44" Edition 1/12 by Ben Cope & Rowan Daly
Unframed - ships rolled in a tube
Ben Cope + Rowan Daly Off the Grid
Off the Grid is the culminat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Sophia Loren Showering in "Judith"
Located in Austin, TX
Sophia Loren smiling in shower scene for her role in "Judith", 1966.
Judith is a 1966 drama film about a beautiful woman who survived a concentration camp goes to Israel in 1948 to ...
Category
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
"Orca Double Breach" 45x60 Black and White, Killer Whale Photography Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shot in the off the San Juan Islands this is the only known image of a double synchronized breach with two adult Orcas.
This is the only time this image has been offered for sale.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Mike, Miami Beach, Florida 1998
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...
Category
1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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
Cross-section, Shell Still Life
Located in Carmel, CA
Mint Condition. Printed later. Framed in gun metal grey.
Signed on mount lower right below image. Signed in graphite, verso.
Cross-section 1943 / Ruth Bernhard.
Category
1940s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Triptych "Mustangs" Photography Photograph Wild Horses 60x40 (Each print) Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Mustangs" - Triptych 60x40 (each)
Archival Pigment Print
Limited Edition of 2 + 1AP
Each print hand signed and numbered on back.
Northern California Wild Horses
Framing Availabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance "I Love Lucy"
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white action shot features Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance talking on the phone for a scene in the television hit series "I Love Lucy".
Lucille Ball was an American act...
Category
1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Slim Aarons Official Estate Edition - Liz Pringle Refreshments in Jamaica
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Fashion model Liz Pringle drinking from a coconut at the Round Hill resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 1953.
photo by Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons silver gelatine fibre based print
Printed...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Moon Birth 3" Photography 31" x 31" in Edition 1/7 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Moon Birth 3" Photography 31" x 31" in Edition 1/7 by Olha Stepanian
Printed on Epson Professional Paper
Signed and numbered by the artist
Not framed. Ships in a tube.
Availabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Recall, from the Exit Art/The First World Portfolio
Located in New York, NY
LORNA SIMPSON
Recall, from the Exit Art/The First World Portfolio, 1998
Silkscreen on Felt
30 × 22 inches
Hand signed and numbered 17/50 on the front
Unframed
This impressive silkscr...
Category
1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Felt, Screen
"Wild" 40x60 Fine Art Black and White Photography Wild Horse Mustang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary black and white photograph of a Wild Mustang by Shane Russeck.
"They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom"
Unsigned print
Printed on archival...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Shadows Kept Alive No.65", signed numbered Giclée print, Hahnemühle paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
“Shadows Kept Alive No. 65” is a triptych of 3 abstract images composed together as one single image measuring 14” high by 42” wide. It is a giclée print on archival Hahnemüle paper....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée
"Shadows Kept Alive No.59", signed numbered Giclée print, Hahnemühle paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
“Shadows Kept Alive No.59” is a triptych of 3 abstract images composed together as one single image measuring 14” high by 42” wide. It is a giclée print on archival Hahnemüle paper. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée
"Ghost of the Mountain" 40x60 Photography of Mountain Lion Cougar Photograph Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Image title: "Ghost of the Mountain"
40x60
Printed on Kodak luster using archival ink
Edition of 12
Singed and numbered by Shane
Framing available. Inquire for rates.
Shane Russe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
84x48 "Triple Elvis by Warhol" Photomosaic Pop Fine Art Photography Signed
By Destro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"TRIPLE 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Roma - Off-Print # 1 - 1977 - Minimalist Black & White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition - Off-Print # 1 from the portfolio Roma (Coffret Prestige # 4)
This image was captured on film (1977) The selected negative was printed on Baryta ...
Category
20th Century Minimalist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Big Sur Bather, Nude In Outdoor Shower
Located in Carmel, CA
Hand printed photograph by artist.
Edition 1/30
Available in other sizes
From negative 2.5 x 2.5" Rolleiflex
Category
2010s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Three Figures in Black - Morocco by Paul Greenberg, 1994, Silver Gelatin Print
Located in Dallas, TX
Three Figures in Black - Morocco by Paul Greenberg depicts four people walking on a sidewalk. A small child walks with two figures cloaked in black, and carries a white toy attached ...
Category
1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Statuary - Off-Print # 2 - 1976 - Minimalist Black & White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition - Off-Print # 2 (Florence 1976) from the portfolio Statuary (Coffret Prestige # 7)
This is a Minimalist framing & presentation of the artwork :
The ...
Category
20th Century Minimalist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
SOLO 36x48 Black & White Photography, Wild Horses Mustang Photograph ART
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of a North American Wild Mustang
48x36 Edition of 12. Signed by Shane in the bottom corner.
Archival pigment paper
Framing available. Inquire for r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Patti Smith portrait by Lynn Goldsmith signed limited edition 16x20" print
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition 16x20"" print of Patti Smith taken in 1978 by Lynn Goldsmith.
Limited edition number 3/20
Modern C-type print. Available for immediate shipping.
Lynn Goldsm...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
Cross country skiers - black and white photography
Located in New York, NY
"I remember the moment that the idea for Bodyscapes® came to me. I was thinking that the shape and structure of the universe repeated itself at every level and suddenly I had the ima...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Panthera Leo 30x50 Black and White Photography, Lion Photograph, Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an African Lion.
Printed on archival Luster paper using archival inks
UV Coated
Framing available. Inquire for rates.
Shane Russeck has bui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
A polar bear resting at water's edge peacefully all but disappears into the back
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
A polar bear resting at water's edge peacefully all but disappears into the backdrop of the Arctic's pristine landscape
Elegant, lone polar bear peacefully resting at water's edge with eyes closed
The limited edition print series Northern Dreams is a tribute to one of the most spectacular places Drew has ever been: the Arctic. From animals with transcendent appeal, like polar bears, to glaciers fashioned over thousands of years, the Arctic region is minimal and stark yet completely spectacular.
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
"On The Waterfront" 36x48 Black & White Photography Kodiak Grizzly Bear Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of a Kodiak Bear.
This was shot on Kodiak Island in 2019.
36x48 Edition of 12
Singed and numbered
Archival pigment paper
Framing available. Inqui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
60x45 Jean Michel Basquiat PHOTOMOSAIC Street Pop Art Photography Signed
By Destro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Basquiat"is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons".
Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smalle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Recording Science 1
Located in Nashville, TN
Recording Science 1 by Nashville photographer, Michael Ray Nott portrays a framed black and white photograph of a vintage cassette player. Nott produced this piece for the TV show “N...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Digital
Recording Science 2
Located in Nashville, TN
Recording Science 2 by Nashville photographer, Michael Ray Nott portrays a framed black and white photograph of a vintage table top microphone. Nott produced this piece for the TV sh...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Digital
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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