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Black and White Photography For Sale
King of the Mountain 40x60 Black & White Photography, Cougar, Mountain Lion Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of a North American Cougar. 40x60 Unsigned Print Printed using only archival papers and inks. UV Coated FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE US Shane Russec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon
Located in London, GB
Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon by Frank Worth / Globe Photos paper size 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm edition of 24 only in this size Archival pigment print unframed (fr...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dust and Horses 28x40 Black and White Photography Wild Horses Mustangs, Signed
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 luster paper Framing available. Inquire for rates. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Dream State" - 40x50 Black and White Photography Wild Horses Mustangs Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black and white photograph of American Wild Mustangs by Shane Russeck. Printed on Archival Paper Using Archival ink Shane Russeck has built a reputation for capturing Am...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Copts 08 - Signed limited edition portrait print, Black white, Coptic Christians
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Copts 08- Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2012 - Edition of 10 Cairo, Egypt. In assignment for ARTE & LE LOUVRE 2012 Exhibition in Le Louvre, Paris France This i...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Ar...

"Dirty Deeds" Photography 35" x 36" inch Edition 2/3 by Brendan North
Located in Culver City, CA
"Dirty Deeds" Photography 35" x 36" inch Edition 2/3 by Brendan North not framed ships rolled in a tube ABOUT: Brendan North is a fine art photographer based in Los Angeles. Having...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Paper, Digital

"Times Like These" 40x40 Black & White Photography, Grizzly Bear Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of a Brown Bear. Archival pigment paper Signed and numbered Edition of 12 Framing available. Inquire for rates. Shane Russeck has built a reputa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Grizzly Shores" 40x60 - Black and White Photography Grizzly Bear, Signed Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Grizzly Shores" Signed and numbered by the artist Edition of 10 Printed on archival paper using archival ink. Framing available. Inquire for rates. Shane Russeck has built a r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Soulmates" 40x60 Black and White Photography of Wild Horses Mustangs Photograph
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" Unsigned 40 x 60 Framing availab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

40x60 Lion Portrait, Black and White Lion Photography Photograph Signed Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an African Lion. 40x60 Signed and numbered Edition of 10 Archival Pigment print. Framing available. Inquire for rates. FREE SHIPPING Shane Ru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Old World" 40x60 Black & White Photography Bison Buffalo Fine Art Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of an American Bison. 50x60 Edition of 10. Signed by Shane. Printed on archival paper and using archival inks Framing available. Inquire for rates...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Meaw" Photography 30" x 24" inch Edition 2/15 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Meaw" Photography 30" x 24" inch Edition 2/15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Not framed. Ships in a tube. Availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper

"Needle" Photography 40" x 30" inch Edition 1/20 by Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
"Needle" Photography 40" x 30" inch Edition 1/20 by Ben Cope Not framed. Ships in a tube. BLANC series by Ben Cope: Ben Cope is a Los Angeles based portrait artist with a BFA in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Pool, 1966 by Terry O'Neill
Located in Chicago, IL
Audrey Hepburn having a swim during a break from filming Stanley Donen’s 1967 work ‘Two for the Road’ in St Tropez. Limited edition silver gelatin print Paper size: 16 H x 20 W inc...
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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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"
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Venice - Gondola 1954
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, 1954. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away 1992. He started his career as a photographer in 1920. He was one of the first photograph...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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

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

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...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Clotheslines, Italy
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Archival Photograph of 50 Hand Signed by John Migicovsky Additional Information: More Editions - 16" x 20"
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Mountain Mustangs" 40x60 Photography of Wild Horses, Western Art, Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary photograph of wild horses. "They represent the ultimate expression of American freedom" Printed on archival photo paper using only archival inks UV coated F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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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

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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...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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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

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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

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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

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Black and White

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Black and White Photography

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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

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Archival Pigment

Winged Glory, Signed Print, 2022
Located in Delaware , OH
Winged Glory, Signed Print, 2022 ABOUT THIS PIECE: This black and white photograph titled "Winged Glory" features butterflies was shot in Delaware, Ohio. This is a limited edition,...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

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

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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...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Snake
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for FRAMED print. Edition of 6 CURRENT EXHIBITION - runs through December 18th, 2016. Any framed photographs purchased during the show will be available after December ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Digital Pigment

Untitled (Barbed Wire Bird Cage) by Chema Madoz, 2003, Silver Gelatin Print
Located in Dallas, TX
Untitled (Barbed Wire Bird Cage) by Chema Madoz presents a surreal still life. An empty bird cage is displayed in front of a blank background. Upon a closer look, the cage is compose...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Mickey Hart & Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead 1970
Located in New York, NY
Estate Stamped Please allow 4 weeks production time.
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

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). ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

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...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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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...
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2010s Minimalist Black and White Photography

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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

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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...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

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

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Archival Pigment

"Gallant Gallup", Signed Print, 2022
Located in Delaware , OH
“I heard about the rodeo in my friend's small Colorado county, I knew I had to go and see it for myself. I wanted to see what the local western culture was all about. As I arrived ...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Rag Paper, Black and White

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...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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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...
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2010s Modern Black and White Photography

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Wood, Maple, Screen

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...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mercer Street
Located in Hudson, NY
Black and white, fashion, model, street, mercer st, NYC, New York, New York City Photography, woman, model, fashion photography, B&W, black and white photography, Todd Burris, Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition of 2 of 25 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 This exhibition is a visual dance of contradictions. Whimsical and sophisticated. Stylistic and simple. Studied and carefree. That’s what emerges when you take a photojournalist by study, fashion photographer by trade and fine artist by instinct and leave him alone with his camera and a muse. Burris’ work is influenced by his early career spent working with fashion photographer Bill King and inspired by the decisive moment made known by the Henri Cartier Bresson. He defies the confines of either discipline. It is not fashion photography, which is by nature produced, but rather purely spontaneous. Todd left the world of fashion photography after building his own career in Milan and New York to go to LA and find his niche. He embraced his fascination with flea markets and penchant for discarded items that wouldn’t ever be chosen because they were trendy but because they were interesting. Burris packed his 1979 white Pontiac station wagon with his finds. When he came upon a stage that fit the props, he called on his muses and created a visual story on the spur of a moment. The collection of black and white images conveys a sense of effervescence and Élan. It includes photographs from Burris' time in Los Angeles as well as earlier experimental work in Milan and New York City. Anything but superficial, the invitational image, "Paget #1" challenges the traditional symmetry of beauty. We see a dramatic close up of a woman’s face, her intense eyes framed by the stark contrast between her porcelain skin and jet black hair. The lighting is such that her face is divided by shadow, one half dark and mysterious, the other half light and classically beautiful. The effect is deeply engaging. The viewer doesn’t know when the photo was taken but you want to know more. In “Mercer Street...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink

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...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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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

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Archival Pigment

"Day Off 2" Photography 30" x 24" inch Edition of 15 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Day Off 2" Photography 30" 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. Av...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper

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...
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1990s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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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...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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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

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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...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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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...
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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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

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Archival Pigment

Swimmers
Located in Greenwich, CT
This photogravure was taken by the famous Henri Cartier-Bresson. He is long considered one of the greatest photographers of people and done in such a way that his images speak over ...
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Photogravure

"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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

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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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