Photorealist Black and White Photography
PHOTOREALISM
A direct challenge to Abstract Expressionism’s subjectivity and gestural vigor, Photorealism was informed by the Pop predilection for representational imagery, popular iconography and tools, like projectors and airbrushes, borrowed from the worlds of commercial art and design.
Whether gritty or gleaming, the subject matter favored by Photorealists is instantly, if vaguely, familiar. It’s the stuff of yellowing snapshots and fugitive memories. The bland and the garish alike flicker between crystal-clear reality and dreamy illusion, inviting the viewer to contemplate a single moment rather than igniting a story.
The virtues of the “photo” in Photorealist art — infused as they are with dazzling qualities that are easily blurred in reproduction — are as elusive as they are allusive. “Much Photorealist painting has the vacuity of proportion and intent of an idiot-savant, long on look and short on personal timbre,” John Arthur wrote (rather admiringly) in the catalogue essay for Realism/Photorealism, a 1980 exhibition at the Philbrook Museum of Art, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At its best, Photorealism is a perpetually paused tug-of-war between the sacred and the profane, the general and the specific, the record and the object.
“Robert Bechtle invented Photorealism, in 1963,” says veteran art dealer Louis Meisel. “He took a picture of himself in the mirror with the car outside and then painted it. That was the first one.”
The meaning of the term, which began for Meisel as “a superficial way of defining and promoting a group of painters,” evolved with time, and the core group of Photorealists slowly expanded to include younger artists who traded Rolleiflexes for 60-megapixel cameras, using advanced digital technology to create paintings that transcend the detail of conventional photographs.
On 1stDibs, the collection of Photorealist art includes work by Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Audrey Flack, Charles Bell and others.
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Style: Photorealist
Period: 20th Century
Parcheggio condiviso, New York, 1955 - Limited Edition Black & White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition
During the 15 year period in which Fabrizio La Torre dedicated himself to photography, he travelled in Italy, Europe, North America and Asia. From w...
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1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Verticalità, New York, 1955 - Contemporary Black & White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition
During the 15 years during which he gave himself to photography, Fabrizio La Torre traveled to Italy, Europe, North America and Asia. From everywhe...
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1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Romanità, 1958 - Vatican (Roma) - Limited Edition Black & White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Brief meeting between the mayor of Rome and a cardinal, on the occasion of the attribution of the Olympic games to this city for 1960. Fabrizio La ...
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1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
First Looks over Canada, 1955 - # 1 Limited Edition Black & White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Coffret Collector including 6 Fine Art Prints
During the 15 years during which he gave himself to photography, Fabrizio La Torre traveled to Italy, Europe, North America and Asia. From everywhere he brought back photos that tell of the human, universal and soul-filled condition, to which he was so sensitive. Here is First Look at Canada, where Fabrizio La Torre stayed in November and December 1955, on a 6-month trip to North America which also took him to Canada and California. In Montreal, he could not resist the urge to travel aboard the "Canadian", the most modern and luxurious version of the Canadian Pacific train, inaugurated a few months earlier, on April 24, 1955. And even if the official story of this company claims that as from this inauguration the train was pulled by modern diesel locomotives, the heavy steam engines are still used, to the delight of the photographer who knows how to play with their big white plumes. In stations, on platforms, steam is everywhere; while the temperature is around - 30°C, steam is welcome to thaw the axles, often blocked by ice.
1 - "The Rex Hotel", Toronto, November 1955. A cold, grey day with snow not far away, silhouettes of men in...
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1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Bruce Springsteen E Street Trio, 1976
Located in White Plains, NY
'Bruce Springsteen E Street Trio,' 1976 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Archival pigment print, 2017. 10 x 15 inch photo on 16 x 20 inch on the finest satin photo p...
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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Bee Gees 20th Anniversary Party, 1975
Located in White Plains, NY
'The Bee Gees 20th Anniversary Party,' 1975 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Archival pigment print, 10 x 15 inch photo on 17 x 22 inch on th...
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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Yosemite Falls, " Black and White Photograph signed by Thomas Ferderbar
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Yosemite Falls" is a black and white photograph signed by Thomas Ferderbar. This view of the waterfall is from the side, not a center view. One can see how far the water falls down ...
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1950s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Luster, Archival Ink, Digital
Filled with Light
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The picture belongs to. a set of photographs, done by Kallay in NYC in 1965 for a German book publisher.
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1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Snowy Mountains Black and White Landscape Photograph
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white photograph of snowy mountain tops. The photograph is attached to a board to protect against bending.
Category
20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Steve Martin, On Fifth Avenue, 1977
Located in White Plains, NY
'Steve Martin, On Fifth Avenue,' 1977 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Archival pigment print, 10 x 15 inch photo on 16 x 20 inch on the ...
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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
European Canal Fisherman Early Black and White Photograph
Located in Houston, TX
Early black and white photograph of a fisherman fishing in what appears to be a European town setting. The photograph is matted to a board to prevent bendi...
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20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Manhattan Rythm
By Karol Kallay
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Black and White, 1965 NYC a part of book which Kallay prepared for a German publisher.
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1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
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Photographic Paper
Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence, Italy Black and White Photograph
Located in Houston, TX
The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy. It is noted for the shops built alo...
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20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Kingston Trio" Iconic American Folk Music Photograph
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white photograph of the iconic American folk and pop music group that launched in the late 1950's to the late 1960's. The photograph is not fram...
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1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
d'Este Eagles Among the Spouts in the Hundred Fountains in the Vill d'Este Photo
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white photograph of d'Este Eagles among the spouts in the Hundred Fountains in the Vill d'Este. The photograph is attached to a board to protect against bending.
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20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Sculpture Street Scene Black and White Photograph
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white sculptural street scene photograph. The photograph is attached to the board to protect against bending.
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20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
European Architectural Bridal Shop Black and White Photograph
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white photograph with a European setting. The building appears to be a bridal or dress shop. The photograph is attached to a board to protect a...
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20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The Rolling Stones visit Danceteria in New York City, 1980
Located in White Plains, NY
'The Rolling Stones visit Danceteria in New York City,' July 1980 by famed photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Archival pigment print, 10 x 15 inch photo on 17 x 22 inch paper, Ed. of 50...
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1980s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Down on East River
By Karol Kallay
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Black and White photograph, edition 50, part of book about NY, 1965.
Category
1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
Reflection Around
By Karol Kallay
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The picture is a part of photographs which Kallay done in 1965 for a German book publisher about NYC.
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1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Newport
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The NYU picture is a part of photographs done in 1965 for a German book publisher, lately a book with his photographs about NYC was published.
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1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
On the Downton Shore
By Karol Kallay
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The picture of NYU was done in 1965 as a collection of photographs for a German book editor. Later a phonebook about NYU was published.
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1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
John and Yoko at the Dakota, 1980
Located in White Plains, NY
'John and Yoko at the Dakota,' 1980 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Silver gelatin print, 1982. 15 x 10 inch photo on 22 x 17 inch on t...
Category
1980s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Last Stop
By Karol Kallay
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The picture belongs to a collection of NYC photographs, which Kallay done in 1965 for a German publisher.
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1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Muhammed Ali modeling a fur coat, 1977
Located in White Plains, NY
'Muhammed Ali modeling a fur coat,' 1977 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Archival pigment print, 15 x 10 inch photo on 20 x 16 inch on t...
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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
American Commander
By Karol Kallay
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Black and White photo in limited edition, a part from a book about NYC, 1965, printed by a German publisher.
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1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Patti Smith and John Belushi backstage at Saturday Night Live, 1976
Located in White Plains, NY
'Patti Smith and John Belushi backstage at Saturday Night Live,' 1976 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Archival pigment print, 10 x 15 in...
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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Photographic Film
Mick Jagger Performs
Located in White Plains, NY
'Mick Jagger Performs', 1975 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Archival pigment print, 2017. 15 x 10 inch photo on 20 x 16 inch on the finest satin photo paper, AP 3/...
Category
1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Archival Pigment
John and Yoko on a bench in Central Park, 1980
Located in White Plains, NY
'John and Yoko on a bench in Central Park,' 1980 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Silver gelatin print, 1982. 10 x 15 inch photo on 16 x...
Category
1980s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
The Ramones perform at CBGB, 1977
Located in White Plains, NY
'The Ramones perform at CBGB,' 1977 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Archival pigment print, 10 x 15 inch photo on 17 x 22 inch on the finest satin photo paper, Ed. ...
Category
1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Sand Dunes Death Valley" - Minimal Desert Black & White Landscape Photograph
By Harry R. Kimball
Located in Soquel, CA
"Sand Dunes, Death Valley", a starkly beautiful black & white desert landscape photograph by Dr. Harry R. Kimball (American, 20th C). Signed lower right "H.R. Kimball", studio stamp on verso with title, date, and signature. On an acid free mat and aluminum frame. Image, 6.88"H x 9"W. Mat, 14"H x 18"W.
Following retirement after five decades of medical teaching, research and clinical care, Dr. Kimball devoted a full time effort to fine art landscape and nature photography. In the film era, he had the good fortune to study with the black and white masters of the late 20th century including John Sexton...
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1980s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Muhammed Ali shadow boxes, 1977
Located in White Plains, NY
'Muhammed Ali shadow boxes,' 1977 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Archival pigment print, 15 x 10 inch photo on 16 x 20 inch on the fine...
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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
collection of 85 argentic photos
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
incredible collection of photographies belonging to Gerard de Villers.
Gérard de Villiers (French: [ʒeʁaʁ də vilje]; 8 December 1929 – 31 October 2013) was a French writer, journalist and publisher whose SAS series of spy novels have been major bestsellers. According to the New York Times, "His works have been translated and are especially popular in Germany, Russia, Turkey, and Japan. The SAS series has sold a reported 120 million copies worldwide, which would make it one of the top-selling series in history, on a par with Ian Fleming's James Bond books...
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1960s Photorealist Black and White Photography
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Photographic Paper
Clarence Sinclair Bull, "Gable in Car, " vintage photograph
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original vintage photograph from the original negative taken by Clarence Sinclair Bull circa 1930-1940s. It depicts the iconic actor Clark Gable, often referred to ...
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1930s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Bruce Springsteen at the Palladium, 1976
Located in White Plains, NY
'Bruce Springsteen at the Palladium,' 1976 by famed American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Archival pigment print, 10 x 15 in. (image) on 17 x 22 in. (paper), Ed. of 50.
This black and white photograph captures musician Bruce Springsteen leaning back on fans from railing, between audience and pit, at a performance at The Palladium in NYC on October, 1976. From the artists' 4th hardcover book 'Grit and Glamour: The Street Style, High Fashion, and Legendary Music of the 1970s,' published in 2016. This image was taken during Tannenbaum's tenure at The SoHo Weekly News in New York City from 1973 to 1982 where he served as Chief Photographer and Photo Editor.
Allan Tannenbaum's career in photography spans more than four decades. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, in 1945, he received a B.A. in Art from Rutgers University in 1967, where he photographed for The Targum – the campus newspaper – and made films for his art courses. Gravitating to the nascent art scene in the SoHo district of Manhattan in 1972, Tannenbaum worked as a taxi driver and bartender while looking for work as a photographer. In 1973, when the SoHo Weekly News commenced publication, Tannenbaum became the Photo Editor and Chief Photographer. The newspaper started out as an eight-page free paper, but soon became a popular newsstand seller that rivaled the established Village Voice. Tannenbaum relentlessly covered the art world, music scene, politics, show business, and nightlife until 1982 when the SoHo News folded.
Tannenbaum has also done documentary and feature photography in places like Thailand, Indonesia, Palau, Jordan, Bahrain, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Brazil, Israel, Iceland, and Mexico. He has covered numerous political campaigns, nominating conventions and news stories in the U.S. such as the Oklahoma City bombing and the Columbine massacre. His work has appeared in many photo books and exhibitions, as well as appearing regularly in NEWSWEEK, TIME, LIFE, ROLLING STONE, PARIS MATCH, and STERN. His photographs have graced the covers of TIME three times, and NEWSWEEK five times. He now works as an international photojournalist contributing to various noted publications including Time, Life, and Newsweek. He is the author of three books of his photography, including New York in the 70s (Feierabend, 2003), New York (Feierabend, 2004), and John and Yoko: A New York Love Story...
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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Archival Pigment
David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor by Terry O'Neill
Located in Austin, US
Signed open edition, 8” x 10” archival print of David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor by Terry O'Neill, featuring Terry O’Neill’s official embossed studio stamp.
David Bowie and actress ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Elvis Presley 1957 portrait
Located in Austin, US
Fine art print of Elvis Presley from the collection of acclaimed photographer. Lynn Goldsmith, taken in 1957
These prints are open edition and come with full certification.
Availab...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
Patti Smith, New York City 1976
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition 30x22" print of Patti Smith wearing a leather jacket by Lynn Goldsmith, shot in NYC in 1976.
Limited edition number 8/20
Modern C-type print. Available for i...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
Bruce Springsteen
Located in Austin, US
Fine art print of Bruce Springsteen by acclaimed photographer. Lynn Goldsmith, taken with his guitar in 1978.
Lynn Goldsmith only produces 20 prints...
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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
Debbie Harry, Blondie 1978
Located in Austin, US
Fine art print of Debbie Harry from Blondie wearing a sailor hat and giving a salute, by acclaimed photographer. Lynn Goldsmith.
Lynn Goldsmith only produces 20 prints of her image...
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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
Studio 54 Portfolio, 1977-1981 (36 prints)
Located in White Plains, NY
'Studio 54 Portfolio, 1977-1981' by American photographer, Allan Tannenbaum. Archival pigment prints, Ed. 11/30, 36 prints. Image: 6 x 9 in. / Paper: 11 x 14 in. This rare 36-print portfolio features photographs taken between 1977-1981 at the famed nightclub, Studio 54. Images of well-known celebrities include such luminaries as Liz Taylor, Andy Warhol, Bianca Jagger, and Michael Jackson.
Allan Tannenbaum's career in photography spans more than four decades. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, in 1945, he received a B.A. in Art from Rutgers University in 1967, where he photographed for The Targum – the campus newspaper – and made films for his art courses. In 1973, when the SoHo Weekly News commenced publication, Tannenbaum became the Photo Editor and Chief Photographer. The newspaper started out as an eight-page free paper, but soon became a popular newsstand seller that rivaled the established Village Voice. Tannenbaum relentlessly covered the art world, music scene, politics, show business, and nightlife until 1982 when the SoHo News folded.
Tannenbaum has also done documentary and feature photography in places like Thailand, Indonesia, Palau, Jordan, Bahrain, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Brazil, Israel, Iceland, and Mexico. He has covered numerous political campaigns, nominating conventions and news stories in the U.S. such as the Oklahoma City bombing and the Columbine massacre. His work has appeared in many photo books and exhibitions, as well as appearing regularly in NEWSWEEK, TIME, LIFE, ROLLING STONE, PARIS MATCH, and STERN. His photographs have graced the covers of TIME three times, and NEWSWEEK five times. He now works as an international photojournalist contributing to various noted publications including Time, Life, and Newsweek. He is the author of three other books of his photography, including New York in the 70s (Feierabend, 2003), New York (Feierabend, 2004), and John and Yoko: A New York Love Story...
Category
1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Untitled
By Albert Ranger-Patzsch
Located in New York, NY
RENGER-PATSCH, Albert. Untitled 1925-30.Gelatin Silver print,
8 7/8 x 6 3/8";.
Printed on Verso: Upper right hand corner: Stamped A. RENGER-PATSCH, Wamel-Dorf Ober Sest I.W.Bo...
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1920s Photorealist Black and White Photography
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Photographic Paper
Photorealist black and white photography for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Photorealist 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. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Alex Sher, Allan Tannenbaum, Jake Chessum, and Kevin Cummins. 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 Photorealist black and white photography, so small editions measuring 5.5 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 $11 and tops out at $200,247, while the average work sells for $1,815.