Modern Black and White Photography
MODERN STYLE
The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.
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.
The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.
Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.
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Style: Modern
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George Michael by Martyn Goddard Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
George Michael
By Martyn Goddard Signed Limited Edition
George Michael of Wham! In a Chinese Government Limo, at the Forbidden City, Beijing during a tour of Hong Kong & China 1985...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Grooming Freddie" by Steve Wood
Located in London, GB
"Grooming Freddie" by Steve Wood
1982: Rock singer Freddie Mercury (Frederick Bulsara, 1946 - 1991), of the popular British group Queen, has his moustache ...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
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Black and White
Mickey Rourke, Hollywood by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
"Mickey Rourke, Hollywood" 1985
by Herb Ritts
American actor, and former boxer, Mickey Rourke's face close up in a vintage car mirror.
Unframed
Matted
Overall size : 16 x 20" inches / 41 x 51 cm
Image Size: 10" x 13.5'' inches / 28 x 35 cm
Printed 1988
Sheet Fed Photogravure Print
Mint condition
Certificate of authenticity
Framing option available
Shipped securely from London, England.
Philip Andre "Mickey" Rourke Jr. (born September 16, 1952)[1] is an American actor and former boxer who has appeared primarily as a leading man in drama, action, and thriller films.
During the 1980s, Rourke starred in the comedy-drama Diner (1982), the drama Rumble Fish (1983), the crime-black-comedy film The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984), and the erotic drama 9½ Weeks (1986). He received critical praise for his work in the Charles Bukowski biopic Barfly and the horror mystery Angel Heart (both 1987). In 1991, Rourke teamed up with Don Johnson and Tom Sizemore in the cult classic action film Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
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Black and White
Throbbing Gristle In Culver City (1981) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
By Suzan Carson
Located in London, GB
Throbbing Gristle In Culver City (1981) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
(Photo by Suzan Carson/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Singer and bassist ...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
"Little Foxes Premiere" by Central Press
Located in London, GB
"Little Foxes Premiere" by Central Press
British-born American actress Elizabeth Taylor (1932 - 2011, right) greets Diana Princess of Wales (1...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
"Throbbing Gristle In Culver City" by Suzan Carson
By Suzan Carson
Located in London, GB
"Throbbing Gristle In Culver City" by Suzan Carson
Singer and bassist Genesis P-Orridge (Neil Megson) of Throbbing Gristle performs onstage at the V...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
Mel Gibson by Herb Ritts Vintage print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
"Mel Gibson" 1985
by Herb Ritts
International star Mel Gibson posing in front of the lens of Herb Ritts.
Unframed
Matted
Overall size : 11 x 14" inches / 28 x 36 cm
Image Size: 8.5" x 9.5'' inches / 21 x 24 cm
Printed 2012
Quadtone Print
Mint condition
Certificate of authenticity
Framing option available
Shipped securely from London, England.
Mel Gibson is an American actor, director, and producer, who made his acting debut on the Australian television drama series The Sullivans (1976–1983).[1] While a student at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, he was given an uncredited role in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden and subsequently appeared as a leading actor in the micro budget surf drama Summer City (both in 1977).[2][3] Gibson rose to prominence during the Australian New Wave cinema movement in the early 1980s, having appeared in his breakthrough role in George Miller's dystopian action film Mad Max (1979), portraying the eponymous hero. He reprised the role in its sequels, Mad Max 2 (1981) and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985).[2][4] He appeared in Peter Weir...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
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Black and White
"Sunny Day" by Moore
Located in London, GB
"Sunny Day" by Moore
12th May 1980: Model Lynne reflected in corocraft sunglasses.
Unframed
Paper Size: 40"x 30'' (inches)
Printed 2022
Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
8 of March, Italian students - Photograph of the Feminist Movement - 1988
Located in Roma, IT
8 of March, Italian students -Historical photographs about the feminist movement is an original black and white photograph realized in 1988 by the Agency of "Ansa" in Rome.
With the...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
'Tennis Legends' 1980 Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
'John McEnroe' 1981 Silver Gelatin Print by Watfiord / Mirror Group Archives.
Wimbledon 3rd Day: John McEnroe. June 1981
The famous tennis star icon won at the All England Club championships that year, finally beating his long term rival Bjorn Borg...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Def Leppard by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Def Leppard
Joe Elliott, Def Leppard on stage.
by Kevin Westenberg- Signed Limited Edition
Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Protest - Historical Photograph About the Feminist Movement - 1980
Located in Roma, IT
The protest - Historical photograph about the feminist movement is an original black and white photograph realized in Rome in 1980 against the h...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
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Photographic Paper
Downpour in Rome 1989 - Photograph - 1989
Located in Roma, IT
Downpour in Rome 1989 Vintage photograph is in black and white on paper realized by Ansa Agency of Rome in the 1989.
Good condition, with some folding and foxing.
With the copyrigh...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
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Photographic Paper
Sunset Caribbean, St. Thomas, 1989
By Robin Rice
Located in Hudson, NY
Each year, Robin Rice celebrates a Salon style exhibition to showcase her gallery artists and invite new ones.
With Robin’s extensive experience as a gallery curator, all Robin Rice...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Portrait of Roberto Andreanti - Vintage Photograph - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Roberto Andreanti is an original vintage photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer.
With the description in Italian in a paper attached on the rear.
Good conditi...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Portrait of Roberto Andreanti - Vintage Photograph - 1989
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Roberto Andreanti is an original vintage photograph realized by Agency of " ANSA"
With the copyright and property stamp of Agency" ANSA" and the description in Italian o...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The Protest - Historical Photograph About the Feminist Movement - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
The protest - Historical photograph about the feminist movement is an original black and white photograph realized by anonymous photographer
With the hand...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Vintage Photo on the set of " Scugnizzi"by Nanny Loy - 1989
Located in Roma, IT
The scene from" Scugnizzi" of Nanny Loy is an original vintage photograph from the XLVI exhibition Venice cinematographic festival.
With the description on the rear.
Good conditions.
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
External view of the FOS fibre optic plant - Vintage B/W photo - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
External view of the FOS fibre optic plant is " Sud S.P.A. di Battipaglia" an original photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer.
Typed notes on th...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The First Solar Panels - Vintage Photograph - 1981
Located in Roma, IT
The solar panels is an original vintage photograph realized by the photography agency of "Giornalistica Italia" in 1981.
With the stamp of Agency and copy...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The Nuclear Center - Vintage Photograph - 1980
Located in Roma, IT
The nuclear center, vintage photograph is an original black and white photograph realized in 1980 by Agenzia Fotografica "Contrasto, F. Ponzio"
With the stamp of copyright, hand-note...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The Radical Protest - Historical Photograph About Women Rights - 1980
Located in Roma, IT
The Radical Protest - Historical Photograph About Women Rights is an original black and white photograph realized in 1980 in Rome by the Agency of "Ansa"...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The Feast - Historical Photograph About the Feminist Movement - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
The Feast - Historical photographs about the feminist movement is an original black and white photograph realized by anonymous photographer
Good conditions.
A historical testimonia...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The Drugs Offered by VEB - Vintage Photograph - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
The drugs offered by VEB is an original black and white photograph realized by an anonymous photographer
With the note in five languages on the rear.
Good conditions.
200 differe...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Flower- Signed limited edition art print, Black white nature photo, Contemporary
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Flower - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 1989 - Edition of 5
This image was captured on film.
The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then prin...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Arc...
Women Demonstration of Protest - Vintage Photographs of Feminist Movemen - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Women Demonstration of Protest - Vintage Photographs of Feminist Movement is an original black and white photograph realized by an anonymous photographer.
With the hand-note on the ...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Portrait of Vladimir Horowitz - Vintage B/W photo - 1985
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Vladimir Horowitz is a vintage black and white photograph on photographic paper, realized in 1985 by anonymous photographer
Good conditi...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The First Solar Panels - Vintage Photograph - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
The solar panels is an original vintage photograph realized by an anonymous photographer
With the hand-notes on the rear.
Good conditions.
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren - Vintage Photograph - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren vintage photograph is an original black and white photograph realized by an anonymous photographer
With the certification of authenticity by th...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of Vladimir Horowitz - Vintage Photo Detail - 1984
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Vladimir Horowitz during the concert of Rome is a vintage black and white photograph on photography paper, realized in 1984 in Rome by Ag...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
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Photographic Paper
The Nuclear Center - Vintage Photograph by Eligio Paoni - 1988
Located in Roma, IT
The nuclear center, vintage photograph is an original black and white photograph realized by Eligio Paoni in 1988.
Hand-signed and dated with the description on the rear.
Good condi...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Portrait of Vladimir Horowitz - Vintage B/W photo - 1985
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Vladimir Horowitz during the concert is a vintage black and white photograph on photography paper, realized by anonymous photographer
Wi...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Steve Jones "The father of nuclear fusion" - Vintage Photograph - 1989
By Agenzia Ansa
Located in Roma, IT
Steve Jones "The father of nuclear fusion" is an original, vintage, and black and white photograph realized by "Agenzia Ansa" in 1989.
With the description...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Royal Spoon - Vintage Photograph - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Royal Spoon, vintage photograph realized in Turin by an Anonymous photographer. With the stamp of copyright on the rear.
Good conditions.
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Vladimir Horowitz in Grammy Awards Presentation - Vintage B/W photo - 1989
Located in Roma, IT
Vladimir Horowitz in Grammy awards presentation is a vintage black and white photograph on photography paper, realized by Ansa photography agency in 1989.
With typed not at the top....
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Bizerba Electronic 5000 - Vintage B/W photo - Early 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Bizerba electronic 5000 is an original photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer.
The brand's name and model is on objects in the photo.
Good conditions.
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Concert of Vladimir Horowitz - Vintage B/W photo - 1985
Located in Roma, IT
Concert of Vladimir Horowitz is a vintage black and white photograph on photography paper, realized in 1985.
With the stamp of "Lelli and Masotti" a...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Nobel Prize Conference - Vintage B/W photo - 1980
Located in Roma, IT
Nobel Prize Conference is an original black and white photograph realized in 1980 in Rome by an Anonymous photographer.
With the typed notes on the paper attached to the image- Itali...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Print, Girls on a Beach Photo, Two Man Show
Located in Surfside, FL
Richard Lebowitz, b. 1937, American, (RISD Faculty 1964-1995, Photography; Professor Emeritus)
Tom Young, b. 1951, American, (RISD MFA 1977, Photography)
TIT...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Sunny Day (1980) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Stockings (1946) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
(Photo by Moore/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
12th May 1980: Model Lynne reflected in corocraft sunglasses.
Additional Information:...
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Stacey Keach as Hemingway
By Nik Wheeler
Located in Cologne, DE
American Film Actor Stacy Keach in his role as Hemingway.
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Jeanloup Sieff - Intimode - Les Dessous de la mode
Located in Cologne, DE
From a Portfolio with 26 exclusive works of Jeanloup Sieff, limited to 200 copies.
The photograph of Jeanloup Sieff has been produced as Collotype under the direct commandment of the...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Photogravure, Archival Paper
Stacey Keach
By Nik Wheeler
Located in Cologne, DE
American Film Actor Stacy Keach at Home in Malibu
American actor and star of TV series Mike Hammer, Stacy Keach, at home he shares with with third wife Jil...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Stacey Keach
By Nik Wheeler
Located in Cologne, DE
American Film Actor Stacy Keach at Home in Malibu
American actor and star of TV series Mike Hammer, Stacy Keach, at home he shares with with third wife Jill Donohue in Malibu, Califo...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Stacey Keach
Located in Cologne, DE
American Film Actor Stacy Keach at Home in Malibu
American actor and star of TV series Mike Hammer, Stacy Keach, at home he shares with with third wife Jil...
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Modern black and white photography for sale on 1stDibs.
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.
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