Modern Black and White Photography
MODERN STYLE
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Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.
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Style: Modern
Artist: John French
'Evening Dress' Limited Edition silver gelatin V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Evening Dress' Limited Edition V&A Portfolio
silver gelatin fibre print.
Jean Shrimpton modelling a dress, John French (1907-66), England, 1961
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
V&A - John French - Soft Helmets - Limited Edition
By John French
Located in London, GB
V&A - John French - Soft Helmets - Limited Edition
Pattie Boyd and Celia Hammond modelling feathered capsule hats, John French (1907-66), London, 1960s
© Victoria and Albert Museum,...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
'Jean Shrimpton In Evening Dress' Limited Edition silver gelatin V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Jean Shrimpton In Evening Dress' Limited Edition V&A Portfolio
silver gelatin fibre print.
Jean Shrimpton modelling a dress, John French (1907-66), England, 1961
© Victoria and Alb...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Evening Elegance' V&A Portfolio Fashion Photography Limited Edition
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Evening Elegance' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
A model wearing a fur stole, John French (1907-66), London, 1955
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Fashion Photograp...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Space Hats' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Soft Helmets' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
Patti Boyd and Celia Hammond modelling ‘Dots and Moons’ hats designed by Edward Mann, John French (19...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Soft Helmets' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Soft Helmets' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
Pattie Boyd and Celia Hammond modelling feathered capsule hats, John French (1907-66), London, 1960s
© Victoria and Albert M...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Tania Mallet In Mme Paulette Hat' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Tania Mallet In Mme Paulette Hat' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
A model wearing a Nina Ricci dress, John French (1907-66), London, 1963
© Victor...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Tania Mallet' V&A Portfolio Fashion Photography Limited Edition print
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Tania Mallet' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
The exquisite Tania Mallet modelling a hat, John French (1907-66), London, 1960
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Fashion P...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
V&A - John French - Leopard Lady - Limited Edition
By John French
Located in London, GB
V&A - John French - Leopard Lady - Limited Edition
A model wearing leopard fur coat, John French (1907-66), London, 1963
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Exquisite limited edition silver gelatine fibre print - limited to 100 only - authorised exclusively by the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, England.
Oversize 40 x 40 " inches / 101 x 101 cm paper size.
Keywords
1960's ladies fashion Victoria and Albert museum London models V&A certified style glamour sophisticated sophistication black and white darkroom leopard leopard fabric leopard fur coat women gloves...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
' Tania Mallet In A Madame Paulette Hat ' 1963 - Victoria and Albert Museum
By John French
Located in London, GB
' Tania Mallet In A Madame Paulette Hat ' Oversize Limited Edition Print 1963 - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
By John French
Tania Mallet modelling ...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
' The Wet Set ' Oversize Limited Edition - Victoria and Albert Museum London
By John French
Located in London, GB
' The Wet Set ' Oversize Limited Edition Print 1963 - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
By John French
The Wet Set, John French (1907-66), London, 1963
© Victoria and Albert Museu...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
' Space Hat ' Oversize Limited Edition 1965 - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
By John French
Located in London, GB
' Space Hats ' Oversize Limited Edition Print 1965 - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
By John French
Patti Boyd and Celia Hammond modelling ‘Dots and Moons’ hats designed by Edward Mann...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
' Space age fashion ' Oversize Limited Edition - Victoria and Albert Museum
By John French
Located in London, GB
' Space Age Fashion ' Oversize Limited Edition Print 1960s - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
By John French
Pattie Boyd modelling a patent leath...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
'Petal Hat' Oversize Limited Edition Print - Estate Print
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Petal Hat' Oversize Limited Edition Print - Victoria and Albert Museum, London - Estate Print
By John French
A model wearing a pill box hat, John French (1907-66), London, 1960s
© ...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
'Evening Elegance' V&A Portfolio Fashion Photography Limited Edition
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Evening Elegance' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
A model wearing a fur stole, John French (1907-66), London, 1955
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Fashion Photography.
...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Strapless Shrimp' 1963 Oversize Limited Edition - Victoria and Albert Museum
By John French
Located in London, GB
' Strapless Shrimp ' Oversize Limited Edition Print 1963 - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
By John French
Jean Shrimpton modelling jewellery for ‘Voice & Vision’, John French (19...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
' Tania Mallet ' 1960 Limited Edition Print - Victoria and Albert Museum
By John French
Located in London, GB
' Tania Mallet ' Oversize Limited Edition Print 1963 - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
By John French
Tania Mallet modelling a hat, John French (1907-66), London, 1963
© Victoria...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
' Quant Dress ' Oversize Limited Edition - Victoria and Albert Museum London
By John French
Located in London, GB
' Quant Dress ' Oversize Limited Edition Print 1963 - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
By John French
Jean Shrimpton modelling a Mary Quant dress, John French (1907-66), London, ...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
' White Feathered Hat ' Oversize Limited Edition - Victoria and Albert Museum
By John French
Located in London, GB
' White Feathered Hat ' Oversize Limited Edition Print - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
By John French
A model wearing a feathered hat, John Fr...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
' Tunic ' Oversize Limited Edition 1965 - Victoria and Albert Museum London
By John French
Located in London, GB
' Tunic ' Oversize Limited Edition Print 1965 - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
By John French
A model wearing a tunic dress, John French (1907-66), London, 1965
© Victoria and ...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
'White Feathered Hat' Oversize Limited Edition - Victoria and Albert Museum
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Petal Hat' Oversize Limited Edition Print - Victoria and Albert Museum London
by John French
A model wearing a pill box hat, John French (1907-66), London, 1960s
© Victoria and ...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
' Soft Helmets ' Oversize Limited Edition 1965 - Victoria and Albert Museum
By John French
Located in London, GB
' Soft Helmets ' Oversize Limited Edition Print 1965 - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
By John French
Pattie Boyd and Celia Hammond modelling feathered capsule hats, John French...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
'Petal Hat' Oversize Limited Edition Print - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Petal Hat' Oversize Limited Edition Print - Victoria and Albert Museum, London
By John French
A model wearing a pill box hat, John French (1907-66), London, 1960s
© Victoria and Al...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
'Petal Hat' Oversize Limited Edition Print - Victoria and Albert Museum London
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Petal Hat' Oversize Limited Edition Print - Victoria and Albert Museum London
by John French
A model wearing a pill box hat, John French (1907-66), London, 1960s
© Victoria and ...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
'Cavanagh' V&A Portfolio Fashion Photography Limited Edition
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Cavanagh' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
A model wearing a evening dress designed by John Cavanagh, John French (1907-66), England, 1954
© Victoria and Albert Museum, Londo...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Jean Shrimpton In Evening Dress' Limited Edition silver gelatin V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Jean Shrimpton In Evening Dress' Limited Edition V&A Portfolio
silver gelatin fibre print.
Jean Shrimpton modelling a dress, John French (1907-66), England, 1961
© Victoria and Alb...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'The Big Question' Limited Edition silver gelatin print V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'The Big Question' Limited Edition silver gelatin print V&A Portfolio
Pattie Boyd and model posing as a couple dining, John French (1907-66), London, 1960
© Victoria and Albert Muse...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Tania Mallet In Mme Paulette Hat' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Tania Mallet In Mme Paulette Hat' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
A model wearing a Nina Ricci dress, John French (1907-66), London, 1963
© Victor...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
V&A - John French - Fashion Projection - Limited Edition
By John French
Located in London, GB
V&A - John French - Fashion projection - Limited Edition
Experimental series for Royds, John French (1907-66), London, 1960s
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Exquisite limited ...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
V&A - John French - Stripe Projection - Limited Edition
By John French
Located in London, GB
V&A - John French - Stripe Projection - Limited Edition
Experimental series for Royds, John French (1907-66), London, 1960s
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Exquisite limited e...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
V&A - John French - Madeleine Rampling - Limited edition
By John French
Located in London, GB
V&A - John French - Madeleine Rampling - Limited Edition
Madeleine Rampling modelling a black dress with brooch, John French (1907-66), London, 1960s
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Exquisite limited edition silver gelatine fibre print - limited to 100 only - authorised exclusively by the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, England.
Oversize 40 x 40 " inches / 101 x 101 cm paper size.
Keywords
1960's ladies fashion Victoria and Albert museum London models V&A certified style glamour sophisticated sophistication black and white darkroom black dress brooch long satin gloves...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
John French - Cocktail Dress - Limited Edition
By John French
Located in London, GB
John French - Cocktail Dress - Limited Edition
A model wearing a cocktail dress, John French (1907-66), London, 1963
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Exquisite limited edition ...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
V&A - John French - Nina Ricci - Limited Edition
By John French
Located in London, GB
V&A - John French - Nina Ricci - Limited Edition
A model wearing a Nina Ricci dress, John French (1907-66), London, 1963
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Exquisite limited edi...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
'London Dress' V&A Portfolio Fashion Photography Limited Edition
By John French
Located in London, GB
'London Dress' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
A model wearing an op-art dress and bullseye ring, John French (1907-66), London, 1965
© Victo...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'The Big Question' Limited Edition silver gelatin print V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'The Big Question' Limited Edition silver gelatin print V&A Portfolio
Pattie Boyd and model posing as a couple dining, John French (1907-66), London, 1960
© Victoria and Albert Muse...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Jean Shrimpton In Evening Dress' Limited Edition silver gelatin V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Jean Shrimpton In Evening Dress' Limited Edition V&A Portfolio
silver gelatin fibre print.
Jean Shrimpton modelling a dress, John French (1907-66), England, 1961
© Victoria and Alb...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Cocktail Dress' Limited Edition silver gelatin print V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Cocktail Dress' Limited Edition silver gelatin print selected from V&A Collection.
A model wearing a cocktail dress, John French (1907-66), London, 1963
© Victoria and Albert Muse...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Shrimpton Modelling' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Shrimpton Modelling' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
Jean Shrimpton modelling a summer dress, John French (1907-66), England, 1961
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Fashion...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Cocktail Dress' Limited Edition silver gelatin print V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Cocktail Dress' Limited Edition silver gelatin print selected from V&A Collection.
A model wearing a cocktail dress, John French (1907-66), London, 1963
© Victoria and Albert Muse...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Bird Of A Feather' Limited Edition silver gelatin print V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Bird Of A Feather' Limited Edition silver gelatin print V&A Portfolio
A model wearing a cocktail dress and feathered hat, John French (1907-66), London, 1960s
© Victoria and Albert...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'The Big Question' Limited Edition silver gelatin print V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'The Big Question' Limited Edition silver gelatin print V&A Portfolio
Pattie Boyd and model posing as a couple dining, John French (1907-66), London, 1960
© Victoria and Albert Muse...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Soft Helmets' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Soft Helmets' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
Pattie Boyd and Celia Hammond modelling feathered capsule hats, John French (1907-66), London, 1960s
© Victoria and Albert Museu...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Make Up Mirror' Limited Edition silver gelatin V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Make Up Mirror' Limited Edition V&A Portfolio
silver gelatin fibre print.
Model in cap and white gloves, London, mid 20th century, John French (1907-66) London, circa 1950
© Vict...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Cavanagh' V&A Limited Edition Oversize silver gelatin print
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Cavanagh' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
A model wearing a evening dress designed by John Cavanagh, John French (1907-66), England, 1954
© Victoria and Albert Museum, Londo...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Shrimpton Modelling' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Shrimpton Modelling' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
Jean Shrimpton modelling a summer dress, John French (1907-66), England, 1961
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Fashion...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Strapless Shrimp' V&A Portfolio Fashion Photography Limited Edition print
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Strapless Shrimp' V & A Portfolio Limited Edition print
Jean Shrimpton modelling jewellery for ‘Voice & Vision’, John French (1907-66), London, 1963
© Victoria and Alber...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Cavanagh' V&A Portfolio Fashion Photography Limited Edition
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Cavanagh' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print
A model wearing a evening dress designed by John Cavanagh, John French (1907-66), England, 1954
© Victoria and Albert Museum, L...
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Make Up Mirror' Limited Edition silver gelatin V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Make Up Mirror' Limited Edition V&A Portfolio
silver gelatin fibre print.
Model in cap and white gloves, London, mid 20th century, John French (1907-66) London, circa 1950
© Vict...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Jean Shrimpton In Evening Dress' Limited Edition silver gelatin V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Jean Shrimpton In Evening Dress' Limited Edition V&A Portfolio
silver gelatin fibre print.
Jean Shrimpton modelling a dress, John French (1907-66), England, 1961
© Victoria and Alb...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'Cocktail Dress' Limited Edition silver gelatin print V&A Portfolio
By John French
Located in London, GB
'Cocktail Dress' Limited Edition silver gelatin print selected from V&A Collection.
A model wearing a cocktail dress, John French (1907-66), London, 1963
© Victoria and Albert Muse...
Category
1960s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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Find a wide variety of authentic Modern 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 purple, blue, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Mark Shaw, Slim Aarons, Kevin Westenberg, and Terry O'Neill. Frequently made by artists working with Silver Gelatin Print, and Digital 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 Modern black and white photography, so small editions measuring 0.63 inches across are also available. Prices for black and white photography made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $152,896, while the average work sells for $1,500.