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Period: 1930s
Frida and Diego with Gas Mask - Mexican Artists, Couple, Painter, Kahlo, Rivera
Located in Denton, TX
Frida and Diego with Gas Mask is a limited edition black and white portrait of Mexican painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. The couple embraces each other while Frida holds a gas m...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Kurt Hutton Fair Fun 1938 Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Fair Fun (1938) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Getty Images) Two young women enjoying themselves on the 'Caterpillar' ride at Southend Fair, Essex, October 1938...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Greta Garbo "Her Rise And Fall #2" - 1931 Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull
Located in Soquel, CA
Greta Garbo "Her Rise And Fall #2" - 1931 Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull A black and white photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull (American, 1896-1979), matte finish, double-weight paper, depicting a 1931 shot of Swedish/American actress Greta Garbo (Swedish, 1905-1990) on the set of the film Susan Lenox (Her Fall And Rise) directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Greta Garbo poses in a hat, her hand resting on her face, while gazing into the camera. Printed decades later from the original negative, penciled in the lower left corner "A.P.," Estate stamped and blind embossed in the lower right corner "Clarence Sinclair Bull," further blind embossed in same corner "The Kobal / Collection," on verso with the photographer's black ink credit stamp and with "Edward Weston" black ink credit stamps dated "1981" and "1992," originally from the John Kobal Collection. Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Clarence Sinclair Bull was born in Sun River, Montana, in 1896. His career began when Samuel Goldwyn hired him in 1920 to photograph publicity stills of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio's stars. He is most famous for his photographs of Greta Garbo, taken between 1926 and 1941. Bull's first portrait of Garbo was a costume study for the silent romantic drama film Flesh and the Devil in September 1926. Bull was able to study with the great Western painter...
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Photorealist 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

"Hungry Elephant" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Hungry Elephant" by Fox Photos An elephant named Mae West accepts an apple from a passing tram driver while taking her morning exercise along Gray's ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Penny Farthing Bugle" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Penny Farthing Bugle" by Fox Photos 17th October 1932: Edwin Davey, riding a penny farthing bicycle over Lambeth bridge in London, and blowing...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

The Graf Zeppelin, Framed Black and White Photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Repairing the hull of the Graf Zeppelin during the flight over the Atlantic, 1934 by Alfred Eisenstaedt" The Graf Zeppelin Alfred Eisenstaedt, German (1898–1995) Date: 1934 (Printe...
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Classic Comedian and Film Stars of the 30s
Located in Austin, TX
This black-and-white group portrait features some of the greatest stars of the 1920s and 30s all standing together and chatting. From left to right: Bela Lugosi...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

Street View in Paris in the 1930s Silver Gelatin Black and White Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
An original silver gelatin photograph capturing a timeless black and white street scene in Paris, France, circa 1930—a rare and authentic glimpse into the rhythm of a bygone era. Fea...
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Art Deco 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Paris, Les Halles Food Market, 1930s, Silver Gelatin Black and White Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Press Agency Keystone View Co, Paris, circa 1930. In Paris, we discover a view of the famous Les Halles Food Market. Fe...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Frida Painting "Two Fridas" - Black and White Photograph, Portrait, Frida Kahlo
Located in Denton, TX
Frida Painting "Two Fridas" by Nickolas Muray is a limited edition black and white portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in her studio, sitting in front of her famous painting, The...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Charis Nude, 1934
Located in Carmel, CA
Hand printed by Edward Weston's son Cole Weston. Stamped and signed on verso. Framed with a grey mat and black wood frame. I have inspected the photograph and it is in pristine cond...
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1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Charis Nude, 1934
Charis Nude, 1934
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Frida at the Barbizon Plaza Hotel - Black and White Portrait, Celebrity, Woman
Located in Denton, TX
Frida at the Barbizon Plaza Hotel by Lucienne Bloch is a black and white portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo sitting in a chair under her self portrait hanging on the wall. Im...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Cheetah Who Shops" by B C Parade
Located in London, GB
"Cheetah Who Shops" by B C Parade American silent film actress Phyllis Gordon (1889 - 1964) window-shopping in Earls Court, London with her four-yea...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Summer in the 1930s
Located in Cologne, DE
Summer in the 1930s Captured in 1936 by German photographer Heinz Pollmann, this evocative image shows a young woman peacefully paddling across a lake in a classic Klepper folding k...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Greta Garbo "Mata Hari" Film Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931
Located in Soquel, CA
Greta Garbo "Mata Hari" Film Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931 A black and white photograph, matte finish, double-weight paper, depicting a 1931 shot of the star titled 'Mata Hari,' printed decades later from the original negative, penciled in the lower left corner "A.P.," Estate stamped and blind embossed in the lower right corner "Clarence Sinclair Bull," further blind embossed in same corner "The Kobal / Collection," verso with the photographer's black ink credit stamp, verso further with two "Edward Weston" black ink credit stamps dated "1981" and "1992," originally from the John Kobal Collection. Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Clarence Sinclair Bull was born in Sun River, Montana, in 1896. His career began when Samuel Goldwyn hired him in 1920 to photograph publicity stills of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio's stars. He is most famous for his photographs of Greta Garbo, taken between 1926 and 1941. Bull's first portrait of Garbo was a costume study for the silent romantic drama film Flesh and the Devil in September 1926. Bull was able to study with the great Western...
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Photorealist 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Frida Kahlo, Painter
Located in Carmel, CA
A remarkable portrait of the famous Frida Kahlo taken by another woman artist, Imogen Cunningham in San Francisco. This is a hand printed photograph by the son of Imogen, Ron Partr...
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

'Commissionaire’s Dog' (Limited Edition)
Located in London, GB
'Commissionaire’s Dog' by Kurt Hutton A hotel commissionaire talking to a small dachshund dog in Piccadilly Circus, London, 1938. A beautiful imag...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station" by Hal Morey
Located in London, GB
"Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station" by Hal Morey Beams of sunlight streaming through the windows at Grand Central Station, New York City, circa 1930. Un...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Greta Garbo in Susan Lenox (Her Fall And Rise) - Photograph by Clarence Sinclair
Located in Soquel, CA
Greta Garbo in Susan Lenox (Her Fall And Rise) - Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull A black and white photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull (American, 1896-1979), matte finish, double-weight paper, depicting a 1931 shot of Swedish/American actress Greta Garbo (Swedish, 1905-1990) on the set of the film Susan Lenox (Her Fall And Rise) directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Greta Garbo poses in a hat, her hand resting on her face, while gazing into the camera. Printed decades later from the original negative, penciled in the lower left corner "A.P.," Estate stamped and blind embossed in the lower right corner "Clarence Sinclair Bull," further blind embossed in same corner "The Kobal / Collection," on verso with the photographer's black ink credit stamp and with "Edward Weston" black ink credit stamps dated "1981" and "1992," originally from the John Kobal Collection. Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Clarence Sinclair Bull was born in Sun River, Montana, in 1896. His career began when Samuel Goldwyn hired him in 1920 to photograph publicity stills of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio's stars. He is most famous for his photographs of Greta Garbo, taken between 1926 and 1941. Bull's first portrait of Garbo was a costume study for the silent romantic drama film Flesh and the Devil in September 1926. Bull was able to study with the great Western painter...
Category

Photorealist 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Thames Divers (1934) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Thames Divers (1934) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by H F Davis/Getty Images Archive) Two divers jumping off the Embankment into the River Thames in London, near Westminster...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Greta Garbo - Black and White Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1930
Located in Soquel, CA
Greta Garbo - Black and White Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1930 1930 Black and white portrait photograph of Swedish/American actress Greta Garbo (Swedish, 1905-1990) by Clarence Sinclair Bull (American, 1896-1979). Greta Garbo poses in a top hat and collard shirt while gazing away from the camera. Printed by the artist circa 1970's. A black and white photograph, matte finish, double-weight paper, depicting a 1931 shot of the star titled 'Mata Hari,' printed decades later from the original negative, pencilled in the lower left corner "A.P.," Estate stamped and blind embossed in the lower right corner "Clarence Sinclair Bull," further blind embossed in same corner "The Kobal / Collection," verso with the photographer's black ink credit stamp, verso further with two "Edward Weston" black ink credit stamps dated "1981" and "1992," originally from the John Kobal Collection. Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Clarence Sinclair Bull was born in Sun River, Montana, in 1896. His career began when Samuel Goldwyn hired him in 1920 to photograph publicity stills of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio's stars. He is most famous for his photographs of Greta Garbo, taken between 1926 and 1941. Bull's first portrait of Garbo was a costume study for the silent romantic drama film Flesh and the Devil in September 1926. Bull was able to study with the great Western painter...
Category

Photorealist 1930s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Joan Crawford (1933) Archival Pigment Print
Located in London, GB
Joan Crawford (1933) Archival Pigment Print - Oversized (Photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) 1933 Joan Crawford (1905-1977) US film actress. Additional Information: Unfr...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Fred Astaire Leaning Outdoors
Located in Austin, TX
Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and television presenter. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential dancers in the history of film and t...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station (1930) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station (1930) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Hal Morey/Getty Images) Beams of sunlight streaming through the windows ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Spectator Tennis (1938) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Spectator Tennis (1938) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) 1st December 1938. Spectators watching a tennis match at a country club. Addi...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"Model Boats" by Norman Smith
Located in London, GB
"Model Boats" by Norman Smith 20th June 1937: Three competitors for the 'Scrutton' Medals carrying their model sailing boats to the starting point...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Hyde Park, London, 1934
Located in Middletown, NY
An atmospheric and magical photo by master of the lens, photographic and cinematic, that captures a tranquil corner of Hyde Park. As Suschitzky himself said ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Greta Garbo "Inspiration"
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white studio portrait features Greta Garbo posed for her role in "Inspiration". Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American film actress during the 1920s and 1930s. ...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

James Cagney: The Oklahoma Kid
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features American actor and dancer James Cagney. Cagney is best known for his consistently energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and deadpan ...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

George Hurrell, Anna May Wong, 1938, hand signed
Located in Chatsworth, CA
George Hurrell Anna May Wong Taken in 1938, printed at a later date Silver Gelatin print Hand signed by Hurrell in ink Edition: 184/190 from the edition of 190
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Yosemite Falls
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This incredibly rare photograph, attributed to Ansel Adams due to the Best's Studio stamp on the print verso, was likely printed in the 1930s. This print was originally included in a...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bette (1931) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Bette (1931) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (photo by Glasshouse Archive / Alamy Archives) Actress Bette Davis, Portrait by Jack Freilich, 1931. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 10x12...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Greta Garbo - Somber Head Shot by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931
Located in Soquel, CA
Greta Garbo - Somber Head Shot by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931 1931 Black and white somber headshot photograph of Swedish/American actress Greta Garbo (Swedish, 1905-1990) by Clarence Sinclair Bull (American, 1896-1979). Greta Garbo gazes at the camera, her curled hair sits in front of her face. The background is black. A black and white photograph, matte finish, double-weight paper, depicting a 1931 shot of the star titled 'Mata Hari,' printed decades later from the original negative, penciled in the lower left corner "A.P.," Estate stamped and blind embossed in the lower right corner "Clarence Sinclair Bull," further blind embossed in same corner "The Kobal / Collection," verso with the photographer's black ink credit stamp, verso further with two "Edward Weston" black ink credit stamps dated "1981" and "1992," originally from the John Kobal Collection. Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Clarence Sinclair Bull was born in Sun River, Montana, in 1896. His career began when Samuel Goldwyn hired him in 1920 to photograph publicity stills of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio's stars. He is most famous for his photographs of Greta Garbo, taken between 1926 and 1941. Bull's first portrait of Garbo was a costume study for the silent romantic drama film Flesh and the Devil in September 1926. Bull was able to study with the great Western painter...
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Photorealist 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin, Paper

Fred Astaire: The Gay Divorcee
Located in Austin, TX
Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and television presenter. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential dancers in the history of film and t...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Nude ~ 237N
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number and signed in pencil by Cole Weston with Edward Weston's facsimile signature on back of mount. Printed later by Edward's son Cole Weston. The We...
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1930s Black and White Photography

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Adhesive, Silver Gelatin

Joan Crawford - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Joan Crawford - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) Joan Crawford (1905-1977) US film actress. Additional Information: Unframed Pa...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Tee Off (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Tee Off (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) 6th April 1939. A man playing golf teeing-off golf ball from tee with driver outdoor. ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

1930s Photograph of Ansel Adams and Ed Towler
By Wilson D. Ellis
Located in Soquel, CA
Ansel Adams and Ed Towler by Wilson D. Ellis (American, 20th Century). Titled "Ansel and Ed Towler 1936" on verso and signed "Wilson D Ellis" with date 7/16/35 under mat. Silver Brom...
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American Realist 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Fred Astaire Planning Dance Moves
By Fred Hendrickson
Located in Austin, TX
Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, and television presenter. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential dancers in the history of film and t...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Swan In A Car (1936) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Swan In A Car (1936) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) 6th April 1936: A tame swan named Leila is given a lift in the back of a car. Additional Info...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Katharine Hepburn with Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
"Black and white candid capture of actress Katharine Hepburn smiling outdoors with her dogs, circa 1938. Katharine Hepburn was an American actress whose career as a Hollywood leadin...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Pennsylvania Station (1930) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Pennsylvania Station (1930) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) Sun rays streaming through the windows...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Bette Davis: Captivating Eyes
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white head and shoudlers portrait of actress Bette Davis looking upward with captivating eyes. Bette Davis was an American actress of film, television, and theater. Regard...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Hot Air Balloon Scene from "The Wizard of Oz"
By Eric Carpenter
Located in Austin, TX
The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Widely considered to be one of the greatest films in cinema history, it is the best-known and most commercially successful adaptation of L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Flood of the Seine River in Paris, 1930s, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare, unique original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Agence Meurisse, Paris, circa 1930. The flood of the Seine River at Port de la Tournelle. Features: Original silv...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Flooded Mall (1934) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Flooded Mall (1934) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by H. F. Davis/Getty Images) A man crossing a stretch of floodwater with the help of two chairs after a storm caused floodi...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station (1930) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station (1930) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Hal Morey/Getty Images) Beams of sunlight streaming through the windows ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Cotton Club Marquee In NY (1938) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Cotton Club Marquee In NY (1938) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by George Karger/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Archive London England) Taxis ...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

'Cheetah Who Shops' Limited Edition Photographic Print by Getty, 20x24
Located in San Rafael, CA
American silent film actress Phyllis Gordon (1889 - 1964) window-shopping in Earls Court, London with her four-year-old cheetah who was flown to Britain from Kenya. (Photo by B C Par...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Rita Hayworth Posed with Dog
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white studio capture of Rita Hayworth posed smiling while petting a dog, circa 1939. Rita Hayworth was an American actress, dancer, and pin-up girl. She achieved fame in t...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Skating Waiter by Horace Abrahams
Located in London, GB
"Skating Waiter" by Horace Abrahams 8th January 1938: A waiter skates across the ice at St. Moritz carrying a tray of drinks for his customers. Unframed Paper Size: 60" x 40'' (in...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Teeing Off - silver gelatine print Oversize Golf
Located in London, GB
Golfer teeing off circa 1939. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts) Beautiful large silver gelatine print of an elegant looking golfer fashionably dressed teeing off during the late 1930...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in "Swing Time"
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white action shot features Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire dancing for their roles in "Swing Time", 1936. Swing Time is a 1936 American RKO musical comedy film set ma...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Bette Davis Smoking
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white image of Bette Davis in a silk gown, reclining while smoking a cigarette. Bette Davis was an American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years and...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Thelma Todd in Fur
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white closeup glamour portrait of classic film actress Thelma Todd posed in a fur coat and wide brimmed hat. Thelma Todd was an American actress and businesswoman who carried the nicknames "The Ice Cream Blonde" and "Hot Toddy". Appearing in about 120 feature films and shorts between 1926 and 1935, she is remembered for her comedic roles opposite ZaSu Pitts...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Lumberjack (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Lumberjack (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by Dorothea Lange/Alamy) An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon, circa 1939. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 30x40'' Printed Later Silver Gelatin Fibre Print NOTE OTHER SIZES OF THIS IMAGE AVAILABLE 10 x 12'' 12 x 16'' 16 x 20'' 20 x 24'' 20 x 30'' 30 x 40'' FRAMING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST ACTORS ON SET, Bette Davis, Ladies Fashion, LEADING LADIES, Black and White, Photography, BnW, Vintage, Retro, Classic, Wood Cutter...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Barbara Stanwyck in Fur Stole
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white capture of actress Barbara Stanwyck in fur stole. Barbara Stanwyck was an American actress, model and dancer. A stage, film, and television star, during her 60-year...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Joan Crawford (1933) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Joan Crawford (1933) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) 1933 Joan Crawford (1905-1977) US film actress. Additional Information: U...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

View to Tower Munich Frauenkirche church, Munich Germany 1938, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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Modern 1930s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Bette Davis in Fur Coat
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white studio portrait of Bette Davis posed in a fur coat, circa 1935. Bette Davis was an American actress of film, television, and theater. Regarded as one of the greatest...
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Contemporary 1930s Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

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