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.

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Style: Contemporary

Period: 20th Century

Jimmy Stewart and Family at Baseball Game

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white candid portrait of Jimmy Stewart and his family watching a game of baseball from the bleachers, circa 1954. Jimmy Stewart was an American actor and military pilot. ...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Jimmy Stewart and Family at Baseball Game, 1954

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

Orson Welles in the Studio

By Ernest Bachrach

Located in Austin, TX

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

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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Orson Welles in the Studio, 1941

Audrey Hepburn Fish Portrait

Located in Austin, TX

Unique and stunning black and white capture of star actress Audrey Hepburn posed with a peculiar fish-shaped weathervane. Audrey Kathleen Hepburn was a British actress. Recognised a...

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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn Fish Portrait, 1960's

Elizabeth Taylor Wedding Day

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Candid black and white image of Elizabeth Taylor in a flowing wedding gown exiting a car with her father during her first wedding on May 6, 1950, in Los Angeles, California. Eliza...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Wedding Day, 1950

Jane Russell Having Fun on Set

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and a white candid photograph of Jane Russell having fun on the set of "The French Line", circa 1954. The French Line is a 1953 American musical film starring Jane Russell ma...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Jane Russell Having Fun on Set, 1954

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in "Swing Time"

By Ernest Bachrach

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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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in "Swing Time", 1936

June 19th by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., Silver Gelatin Print, Photography

By Earlie Hudnall Jr.

Located in Dallas, TX

June 19th by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., is a black and white photograph documenting a family's celebration of Juneteenth, the day in which the last of the enslaved people in Texas were tol...

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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Earlie Hudnall Jr.
June 19th by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., Silver Gelatin Print, Photography, 1987

"Syd Barrett Laying on His Car" Photography 20" x 24" inch 29/50 by Mick Rock

By Mick Rock

Located in Culver City, CA

"Syd Barrett Laying on His Car" Photography 20" x 24" inch 29/50 by Mick Rock Edition: 29/50 Signed and numbered by Mick Rock Medium: Silver gelatin limited edition photographic pri...

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20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Mick Rock
"Syd Barrett Laying on His Car" Photography 20" x 24" inch 29/50 by Mick Rock, 1969

Sophia Loren Showering in "Judith"

Located in Austin, TX

Sophia Loren smiling in shower scene for her role in "Judith", 1966. Judith is a 1966 drama film about a beautiful woman who survived a concentration camp goes to Israel in 1948 to ...

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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sophia Loren Showering in "Judith", 1966

Monroe Throws the First Pitch

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Marilyn Monroe with Ralph Edwards on a baseball diamond, throwing the first pitch to start a game in 1958. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer. Famous for pla...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Monroe Throws the First Pitch, 1958

Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and George Stevens on the Set of Giant

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

This black and white photograph features Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and George Stevens on the set of Giant. Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film about sprawling epi...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and George Stevens on the Set of Giant, 1955

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

Natalie Wood Classic Portrait

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Frank Worth captured this classic image of Natalie Wood in 1952. At this point, Wood was already a star having starred in films including Miracle on 34th Street as a child but had no...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Natalie Wood Classic Portrait, 1952

Jayne Mansfield in Leotard

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white portrait of actress Jayne Mansfield in a black leotard, posed against wood wall. Photographed by legendary celebrity photographer Frank Worth. Jayne Mansfield was a...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Jayne Mansfield in Leotard, 1950's

James Dean Sitting at Car Rally

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Candid black and white capture of actor and racer James Dean sitting with his back turned to the camera at a car rally. James Dean was an American actor. He is remembered as a cult...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

James Dean Sitting at Car Rally, 1955

James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Great candid capture by celebrity photographer Frank Worth of Hollywood stars Ursula Andress and James Dean at the Oscars dinner. James Dean was an American actor. He is remembered...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner, 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

Debra Paget in Dramatic Portrait

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white portrait of actress Debra Paget in a high contrast dramatic head-and-shoulders portrait. Debra Paget is an American actress and entertainer. She is perhaps best kno...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Debra Paget in Dramatic Portrait, 1950's

Marilyn Monroe "The Seven Year Itch"

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

This beautiful black and white image features Marilyn Monroe in her starring role in "Seven Year Itch". The Seven Year Itch is a 1955 American romantic comedy film based on a 1952...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe "The Seven Year Itch", 1955

Marilyn Monroe in the Sunshine

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Frank Worth was on the set of "How to Marry a Millionaire" when he took this classic shot of Marilyn Monroe leaning against a new Singer SM 1500C Roadster. A candid capture of Marily...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe in the Sunshine, 1953

Playful Jayne Mansfield

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Playful black and white print of Jayne Mansfield smiling with hands and knees on floor. Jayne Mansfield was an American film, theater, and television actress. She was also a singer...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Playful Jayne Mansfield, 1954

Cary Grant, Jane Wyman, and William Holden

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white candid portrait of Cary Grant, Jane Wyman, and William Holden sitting at the table, 1951. Cary Grant was an English-American actor. Known for his mid-Atlantic acce...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Cary Grant, Jane Wyman, and William Holden, 1951

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

Marilyn Monroe with Classic Roadster for "How to Marry a Millionaire"

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Spectacular image of Marilyn Monroe leaning on a classic car on the set of "How to Marry a Millionaire", 1953. In the early 1950s, Monroe became a popular actress with roles in sev...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe with Classic Roadster for "How to Marry a Millionaire", 1953

James Dean with Windmill in "Giant"

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

This atmospheric black and white portrait features actor James Dean in his starring role for the film "Giant", 1955. Giant was the last of James Dean's three films as a leading act...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

James Dean with Windmill in "Giant", 1955

Ingrid Bergman in the Studio

By Ernest Bachrach

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely studio capture of Ingrid Bergman posed in the studio. Ingrid Bergman was a Swedish actress who starred in a variety of European and American films and won three Academy Awar...

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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Ingrid Bergman in the Studio, 1945

Marilyn Monroe Smiling on Red Carpet

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

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

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Smiling on Red Carpet, 1953

Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white portrait of Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey singing and playing instruments on couch, circa 1958. Kirk Douglas was an American actor and filmmaker.Douglas developed int...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey, 1958

James Dean Pushing Porsche at Car Rally

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

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

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

James Dean Pushing Porsche at Car Rally, 1959

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at Oscars

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Candid black and white capture of actor Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at the Oscars, circa 1952. On May 21, 1945, Bacall married actor Humphrey Bogart, 25 years her senior. The...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at Oscars, 1952

Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds Mid-Jump

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

This black and white action shot features Donald O'Connor standing by car and Debbie Reynolds in mid-jump. Debbie Reynolds was an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Her c...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds Mid-Jump, 1953

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

Marilyn Monroe with Hairdresser on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionare"

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful image of Marilyn Monroe behind the scenes of "How to Marry a Millionaire" Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, singer, and model. Famous for playing comedic "blonde b...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe with Hairdresser on the Set of "How to Marry a Millionare", 1950's

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

Frank Sinatra and Lauren Bacall at Villa Capri

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Frank Sinatra and Lauren Bacall smiling while having a meal at a cafe, 1957. Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor. Nicknamed the "Chairman of the Board" and later called ...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra and Lauren Bacall at Villa Capri, 1957

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

Signed limited edition Landscape photo , Contemporary, Countryside - Woodingdean

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Woodingdean 1 ‘ who was captured on fi...

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1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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

Ian Sanderson
Signed limited edition Landscape photo , Contemporary, Countryside - Woodingdean, 1987

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Hugh Marlowe Classical Studio Portrait

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white studio portrait of actor Hugh Marlowe by Frank Worth. Hugh Marlowe was an American film, television, stage and radio actor. Marlowe was usually a secondary lead or ...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Hugh Marlowe Classical Studio Portrait, 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

Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

This stunning black and white portrait features actress Grace Kellythe "Princess of Grace"attending Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window premier in 1954. She is captured here looking at th...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window, 1956

Marilyn Monroe Smiling with Microphone

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

This black and white portrait features the iconic actress Marilyn Monroe smiling and talking into a microphone. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer. Famous fo...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Smiling with Microphone, 1955

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, Betty Grable, and Marilyn Monroe: "How to Marry a Millionaire"

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Lauren BacallBetty Grable & Marilyn Monroe behind the scenes of "How to Marry a Millionaire". How to Marry a Millionaire is a 1953 American romantic comedy film directed by Jean Ne...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable, and Marilyn Monroe: "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

Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Rooney

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Marilyn Monroe & Mickey Rooney This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: - Limited Edition Archival Print - Numbered Certificate of Authenticity Size...

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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Rooney, 1948

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

Grace Kelly and Oleg Cassini at the Premiere of Rear Window

By Frank Worth

Located in Austin, TX

Black and white vintage photograph of Oleg Cassini and Grace Kelly at the premiere of Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window" in 1954. This listing is for a limited edition archival print...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Grace Kelly and Oleg Cassini at the Premiere of Rear Window, 1955

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

Evel Knievel on Motorbike

Located in Austin, TX

Retro 1970s photograph featuring Evel Knievel, the legendary motorcycle daredevil who became one of the greatest American icons of the 1970s. Over his career, he attempted more than ...

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1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Evel Knievel on Motorbike, 1970's

Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso

Located in Austin, TX

The Dalai Lama is a title given to spiritual leaders of the Tibetan people. They are part of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" school of Tibetan Buddhism, the newest of the schools of Tibeta...

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1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, 1960's

Marilyn Monroe on a Stroll

Located in Austin, TX

Stellar candid shot of Marilyn Monroe out on a stroll. Her legacy is way more than curves and a blonde bob. Fifty years after her death, Marilyn Monroe remains a luminescent movie st...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe on a Stroll, 1950's

Claudette Colbert in Awesome Jungle Scene

Located in Austin, TX

This black and white portrait features American film actress and a leading lady in Hollywood for over two decades, Claudette Colbert. Colbert is featured here posed in a jungle sce...

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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Claudette Colbert in Awesome Jungle Scene, 1934

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.