Contemporary Black and White Photography

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

Style: Contemporary

Period: 20th Century

Marilyn Monroe at a Dinner Event

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white portrait of blonde bombshell actress Marilyn Monroe seated at a dinner event. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer. Famous for playing comedic "...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe at a Dinner Event, 1950's

Sinatra in the Studio

By Tiffany Lynch

Located in Austin, TX

Retro 1960's photo capturing Frank Sinatra on the set. One of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century, Sinatra had a popularity that was later matched on...

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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Sinatra in the Studio, 1960

Orson Welles Leaning in the Studio

By Ernest Bachrach

Located in Austin, TX

This black and white capture features Orson Welles posed seated and leaning on a chair in the studio. Orson Welles was an American actor, director, writer, and producer who worked ...

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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Orson Welles Leaning in the Studio, 1939

Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One"

By Homer van Pelt

Located in Austin, TX

Marlon Brando posed on a bike for the film "The Wild One". The Wild One is a 1953 American film noir crime film directed by Laszlo Benedek and produced by Stanley Kramer. It is mos...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One", 1953

Led Zeppelin at the Historic Chateau Marmont

By Jay Thompson

Located in Austin, TX

This black and white vintage photograph features the legendary psychedelic rock band, Led Zeppelin, on their visit to Chateau Marmont photographed by Jay Thompson. Chateau Marmont...

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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin at the Historic Chateau Marmont, 1969

Led Zeppelin Partying at the Chateau

By Jay Thompson

Located in Austin, TX

Shot of Led Zeppelin standing in a group, shot under a staircase during the Chateau Marmont set with Jay Thompson. Widely considered one of the most successful, innovative, and inf...

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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin Partying at the Chateau, 1969

Led Zeppelin at Chateau Marmont

By Jay Thompson

Located in Austin, TX

Incredible 1969 photograph of one of the world's greatest rock bands, Led Zeppelin. This photograph was taken by Jay Thompson during a memorable photoshoot at LA's Chateau Marmont. G...

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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin at Chateau Marmont, 1969

Audrey Hepburn on Set of "The Nun's Story"

By Leo L. Fuchs

Located in Austin, TX

This black and white full-length image features actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn on the set of "A Nun's Story" in 1959. Audrey Hepburn was a British actress and humanitarian...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn on Set of "The Nun's Story", 1959

Frank Sinatra in Portland

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning black and white capture of the famous jazz singer and musician Frank Sinatra while in Portland, 1957. This portrait features the star sitting on a bench on a dock, leaning b...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra in Portland, 1957

Elizabeth Taylor with Vintage Camera

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Actress Elizabeth Taylor takes a photo with a Rollieflex twin lens medium format reflex camera wearing a cowboy hat and sunglasses and smoking a cigarette on the set of the movie 'Gi...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor with Vintage Camera, 1955

Lucille Ball on Silk

By Ernest Bachrach

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning black and white capture of Lucille Ball lying on silk, looking seductively and elegantly to the camera. Lucille Ball, in full Lucille Desire Ball, radio and motion-pictur...

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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Lucille Ball on Silk, 1941

Frank Sinatra Standing with T-Bird

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning black and white capture of jazz musician and singer Frank Sinatra leaning against a classic T-Bird. Francis Albert Sinatra was an American singer, actor, and producer who ...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra Standing with T-Bird, 1955

Kim Novak and Debbie Reynolds at Schwabs

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white portrait of Debbie Reynolds and Kim Novak eating banana splits at Schwab's. Debbie Reynolds was an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Her career spanned a...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Kim Novak and Debbie Reynolds at Schwabs, 1950's

Marilyn Monroe Standing with Photographer

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white candid portrait of Marilyn Monroe standing with photographer for promotional shots from the film "How to Marry a Millionaire". Marilyn Monroe was an American actres...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Standing with Photographer, 1953

Faux Couple

By Silvia Lareo-Vazquez

Located in Hudson, NY

Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is produced upon purchase...

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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Silvia Lareo-Vazquez
Faux Couple, 1998

Stretch - Signed limited edition nude fine art print, Black and white, Model

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Stretch - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 10 This image was captured on film in 1982. From the same photoshoot, the so-called 'Zip' print by Ian San...

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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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

Ian Sanderson
Stretch - Signed limited edition nude fine art print, Black and white, Model, 1982

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Sonny and Cher Smiling in Kitchen

Located in Austin, TX

Awesome black and white capture of couple and music duo, Sonny and Cher, candid, sitting, and smiling with plants in their kitchen. Sonny & Cher were an American pop and entertainme...

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1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sonny and Cher Smiling in Kitchen, 1970's

Elvis Presley in Colors

Located in Austin, TX

Awesome black and white portrait of star actor, musician, and army man Elvis Presley. Awesome black and white portrait of star actor, musician, and army man Elvis Presley. On March...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Elvis Presley in Colors, 1950's

Barbara Nichols in Dressing Room

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

"Black and white capture by celebrity photographer Frank Worth of star actress Barbara Nichols in her dressing room. Known for her brassy or comic roles in films in the 1950s and 1...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Barbara Nichols in Dressing Room, 1950's

Marilyn Monroe on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionaire"

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful image of Marilyn Monroe leaning against a wall while behind the scenes of "How to Marry a Millionaire". In the early 1950s, Monroe became a popular actress with roles in ...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionaire", 1953

Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, and Marilyn Monroe at Premiere

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Incredible candid image of Screen Legends Marilyn Monroe Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at the premiere of How to Marry a Millionaire in 1953. How to Marry a Millionaire is a 19...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, and Marilyn Monroe at Premiere, 1953

Fred Mcmurray and Jimmy Stewart

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white comedic candid shot of Fred McMurray and Jimmy Stewart backstage. This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: - Limited Edition Archival...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Fred Mcmurray and Jimmy Stewart, 1955

Cary Grant and Kim Novak

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white candid portrait of Kim Novak and Cary Grant dancing at an event in 1956. Cary Grant was an English-American actor known for his mid-Atlantic accent, debonair demean...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Cary Grant and Kim Novak, 1956

Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on Set

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on the set of "Battle Circus", circa 1953. Battle Circus is a 1953 American war film directed by Richard Brooks, who also co-wrote the screenplay w...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Humphrey Bogart and June Allyson on Set, 1953

Nancy and Ronald Reagan

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white capture of Nancy Reagan fixing Ronald Reagan's black tie attire and smiling. Ronald Reagan was an American politician who served as the 40th president of the United...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Nancy and Ronald Reagan, 1950's

Jane Russell in Crowd

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

This black and white candid capture features a radiant Jane Russell stands out from the crowd while arriving for an event in Hollywood, California, circa 1958. Jane Russell was an ...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Jane Russell in Crowd, 1958

Natalie Wood and Patrick Wayne Goofing Around on Set

Located in Austin, TX

Young Natalie Wood and Patrick Wayne, son of the legend John Wayne goofing around on the set of "The Searchers". period doubleweightcaptured by Globe Photos. The Western film directe...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

John Hamilton
Natalie Wood and Patrick Wayne Goofing Around on Set, 1955

Elvis Presley Laughing at a Press Conference

By Phil Roach

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white photo of Elvis Presley laughing at a press conference in Las Vegas, his arms raised, on 7/31/69. Elvis Presley, also known simply as Elvis, was an American singer, ...

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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elvis Presley Laughing at a Press Conference, 1969

George Foreman: Legendary Fighter

Located in Austin, TX

A spectacular 1970s action shot featuring heavyweight champion George Foreman in his prime. George Foreman is an American former professional boxer, entrepreneur, minister and auth...

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1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

George Foreman: Legendary Fighter, 1970's

George Foreman: Legendary Fighter II

Located in Austin, TX

A spectacular 1970s action shot featuring heavyweight champion George Foreman in his prime. George Foreman is an American former professional boxer, entrepreneur, minister and auth...

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1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

George Foreman: Legendary Fighter II, 1970's

Vintage Construction Workers in NYC

Located in Austin, TX

This black and white photograph is a stunning capture of construction workers taking a lunch break up high in NYC. This image would serve as a stunning addition to any space. This ...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Vintage Construction Workers in NYC, 1950's

Vintage Chemistry Set

Located in Austin, TX

Retro 1960s photograph featuring an abstract shot of scientific apparatus in a chemistry lab. This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: - Limited Edit...

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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Vintage Chemistry Set, 1960's

James Dean Standing with Porsche at Car Rally

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white action shot of actor James Dean unloading his Porsche at a car rally. James Dean was an American actor. He is remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionme...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

James Dean Standing with Porsche at Car Rally, 1955

Vintage Circus

Located in Austin, TX

Retro 1960s photograph featuring a terrific shot of circus acrobats on horses. This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: - Limited Edition Archival Pr...

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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Vintage Circus, 1960's

Joan Crawford: Classical Elegance

By Bert Six

Located in Austin, TX

This black and white portrait features American film and television actress Joan Crawford. Known best for her roles in films such as "Possessed", "Sudden Fear", and "Whatever Happene...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Joan Crawford: Classical Elegance, 1951

Frank Sinatra Leaning on Tbird

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Great capture of Frank Sinatra standing with his classic TBird in a garage driveway. Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor who was one of the most popular and influential ...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra Leaning on Tbird, 1955

Jayne Mansfield on Silk

By Bert Six

Located in Austin, TX

Jayne Mansfield was an American actress, nightclub entertainer, singer, and one of the early Playboy Playmates. She was a major Hollywood sex symbol of the 1950s and early 1960s and ...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Jayne Mansfield on Silk, 1950's

Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr in "How to Marry a Millionaire"

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

This exuberant shot of Sammy Davis Jr. entertaining Marilyn Monroe was taken on the backlot of 20th Century Fox where Marilyn was filming How to Marry a Millionairecirca 1953. The ...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr in "How to Marry a Millionaire", 1953

Elvis Presley and Sweetheart on Motorcycle

By Bob Williams

Located in Austin, TX

A Vintage 1957 image depicting music's new sensation Elvis Presley on his brand new Harley Davidson FLH in front of his new mansion home, Graceland. With him is his girlfriend actres...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elvis Presley and Sweetheart on Motorcycle, 1957

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

This iconic and elegant portrait captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth features actress Elizabeth Taylor on the set of the film "Giant" for her role as character Leslie Bene...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes, 1955

Marilyn Monroe: Outtake Glamour

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Candid capture of Marilyn Monroe behind the scenes while filming "How to Marry a Millionaire" in 1953. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress model and singer. Famous for playing ...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe: Outtake Glamour, 1953

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"

By Bud Fraker

Located in Austin, TX

Audrey Hepburn in a classic black and white headshot from the 1953 film "Roman Holiday". Film and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn was a British actress, active during Hollywood's Gold...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday", 1953

Elizabeth Taylor with Sunglasses for "Giant"

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

This iconic and elegant portrait captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth features actress Elizabeth Taylor on the set of the film "Giant" for her role as character Leslie Bene...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor with Sunglasses for "Giant", 1955

Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face"

By Bud Fraker

Located in Austin, TX

Full-length portrait of Audrey Hepburn posed in all black against a white background for her role in "Funny Face". Funny Face is a 1957 American musical romantic comedy film directe...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face", 1957

Ronald Reagan "Tropic Zone"

By Bud Fraker

Located in Austin, TX

This black and white portrait features American politician and actor Ronald Reagan who served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Prior to the presidency, h...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Ronald Reagan "Tropic Zone", 1953

Marilyn Smiling

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Second in its series, this awesome black and white capture features Marilyn Monroe in her Hollywood prime - captured in a silk dress and fur stole. A classic image of the Hollywood...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Smiling, 1953

Ciro's Owner Herbert Hover and Marilyn Monroe

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Candid capture of Circo nightclub's owner Herbert Hoover helping bombshell actress Marilyn Monroe with her fur coat. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress model and singer. Famous...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Ciro's Owner Herbert Hover and Marilyn Monroe, 1957

Elizabeth Taylor Flipping with James Dean

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

An image of James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor dancing behind the scenes of the 1950s film "Giant". Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film directed by George Stevens from a ...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Flipping with James Dean, 1955

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"

By Bud Fraker

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning capture of the starlet actress Audrey Hepburn posed for her role in "Roman Holiday". Audrey Hepburn was a British actress and humanitarian. Recognized as both a film and f...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday", 1953

Frank Sinatra with Ford

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Circa 1955 in Hollywood, California: American jazz musician and singer Frank Sinatra leaning on a classic Ford parked next to a camping trailer. Frank Sinatra was an American singe...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra with Ford, 1950

Audrey Hepburn Glamour Portrait in Tulle

By Bud Fraker

Located in Austin, TX

Great black and white capture of the glamorous Audrey Hepburn posed leaning on a small table, dripping in jewels and beauty. British actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn is rega...

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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn Glamour Portrait in Tulle, 1960's

Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and George Jessel

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Circa 1952 in Los Angeles, California: Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with George Jessel in suits with old West sheriff star badges. Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo c...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and George Jessel, 1952

Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face"

By Bud Fraker

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white full length portrait of Audrey Hepburn posed in all black against a white background for her role in "Funny Face". Funny Face is a 1957 American musical romantic c...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face", 1957

Grace Kelly: Classic Portrait of Elegance

By Bud Fraker

Located in Austin, TX

This elegant full-length studio portrait features the 'Princess of Grace', Grace Kelly. This image captures the star in a tulle skirt, sitting on steps inside of a photo studio. Gra...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Grace Kelly: Classic Portrait of Elegance, 1954

Marilyn Monroe Glows at ANPA

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white candid portrait of Marilyn Monroe and Milton Berle standing on stage and smiling into the microphone. Together they stood on stage of The Banshees Welcome Editors and...

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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Glows at ANPA, 1960

Crowds on Busy Beach, U.S.A., 1950's-60's

By Charles Trainor

Located in Austin, TX

Retro 1950s-1960s photograph depicting a bustling street scene along a beach. The terrific period of automobiles and the fashion on the streets also dates the photo to the late 50s t...

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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Crowds on Busy Beach, U.S.A., 1950's-60's, 1960's

Elizabeth Taylor Washing Face

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

A great candid capture of legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor at home washing her face in the bathroom. Elizabeth Taylor was an English-American actress, businesswoman, and humanita...

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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Washing Face, 1948

Marlon Brando and Bob Hope Fight Over Oscar

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

This black-and-white comedic image features Bob Hope and Marlon Brando "fighting" over an Oscar in 1954. Bob Hope was a British-American comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, and ...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marlon Brando and Bob Hope Fight Over Oscar, 1954

Contemporary black and white photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary black and white photography available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add black and white photography created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, orange, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Tyler Shields, Ian Sanderson, Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde, and David Yarrow. Frequently made by artists working with Pigment Print, and Archival Pigment Print and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary black and white photography, so small editions measuring 1.5 inches across are also available.