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Pop Art Black and White Photography

POP ART STYLE

Perhaps one of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, its practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture — comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media — to create original Pop art paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way.

ORIGINS OF POP ART

CHARACTERISTICS OF POP ART 

  • Bold imagery
  • Bright, vivid colors
  • Straightforward concepts
  • Engagement with popular culture 
  • Incorporation of everyday objects from advertisements, cartoons, comic books and other popular mass media

POP ARTISTS TO KNOW

ORIGINAL POP ART ON 1STDIBS

The Pop art movement started in the United Kingdom as a reaction, both positive and critical, to the period’s consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture.

Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style.

Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. Other key characteristics of Pop art include appropriation of imagery and techniques from popular and commercial culture; use of different media and formats; repetition in imagery and iconography; incorporation of mundane objects from advertisements, cartoons and other popular media; hard edges; and ironic and witty treatment of subject matter.

Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Most of the best-known American artists associated with Pop art started in commercial art (Warhol made whimsical drawings as a hobby during his early years as a commercial illustrator), a background that helped them in merging high and popular culture.

Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent Pop artist that was active in the United States. Much like Warhol, Lichtenstein drew his subjects from print media, particularly comic strips, producing paintings and sculptures characterized by primary colors, bold outlines and halftone dots, elements appropriated from commercial printing. Recontextualizing a lowbrow image by importing it into a fine-art context was a trademark of his style. Neo-Pop artists like Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami further blurred the line between art and popular culture.

Pop art rose to prominence largely through the work of a handful of men creating works that were unemotional and distanced — in other words, stereotypically masculine. However, there were many important female Pop artists, such as Rosalyn Drexler, whose significant contributions to the movement are recognized today. Best known for her work as a playwright and novelist, Drexler also created paintings and collages embodying Pop art themes and stylistic features.

Read more about the history of Pop art and the style’s famous artists, and browse the collection of original Pop art paintings, prints, photography and other works for sale on 1stDibs.

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Style: Pop Art
Hubert de Givenchy and Unidentified Woman
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol with Ronald Perelman at the Beverly Hills Hotel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts inventory number written on verso and initialed Tim Hunt (“T.J.H.”). The work comes with either a Certificate of Provenance or Certificate of Authenticity from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Provenance: Estate of the Artist to The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts to Hedges Projects...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Basquiat 1979 photograph (Nick Taylor Jean-Michel Basquiat Gray)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean Michel Basquiat photograph, New York, 1979: This rare Basquiat photograph was taken from Nicholas Taylor’s well-documented portfolio exploring his friendship with Jean-Michel Basquiat - a friendship which began when both collaborated on the historic New York No Wave band, “GRAY” in the late 1970s; before the two briefly lived together in the East Village. Selections from Taylor's portfolio were most notably exhibited as part of the Basquiat retrospective at London's Barbican in 2017 and have been featured in numerous noteworthy publications on Basquiat. Archival Inkjet print. Overall size including borders: 16 x 20 inches. Arrives hand signed, titled & numbered from a limited edition of 20. Excellent condition. Obtained directly from artist. Lot 180...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Inkjet

Andy Warhol and Catherine Guinness in front of John and Kimiko Powers Home
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Authentication Board, Inc. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts number also on verso. Authenticated by The ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Artist/Warhol Superstar Ultra Violet and friends Jason McCoy and Ron Caran
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Artist/Warhol Superstar Ultra Violet, with friends Jason McCoy and Ron Caran, 1971, nude photographed in 1971 in New York City. Comes di...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

BASQUIAT photograph by Nick Taylor of Gray (Basquiat Gray)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Rare 1979 Photograph of Jean Michel Basquiat This rare Basquiat photograph was taken from Nicholas Taylor’s well-documented portfolio exploring his friendship with Jean-Michel Basqui...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Four stitched gelatin silver prints of Nude Male by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
"Between 1982 and 1987 Andy Warhol produced several hundred works each comprising several identical photographs stitched together with thread. At the edges of the work excess thread ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Aspen Colorado Landscape
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gay Pride Parade
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Dated 'JUN 26 1984' on the reverse. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy W...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Victor Hugo in drag with unidentified man in drag
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tatum O'Neal, John McEnroe and baby
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Diane de Beauvau Craon & Andy Warhol at Bella Abzug's Birthday Party
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by Andy Warhol Authentication Board. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the Andy Warhol Au...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Carol Burnett
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Dated 'SEP 27 1978' on the reverse. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy W...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New York City Ballet Dancer Wendy Whelan in 'Swan Lake' signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
New York City Ballet dancer Wendy Whelan in ‘Swan Lake’, 1993. Vintage silver gelatin exhibition photograph made by Jack Mitchell. Signed by Jack Mitchel...
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1990s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Iranian Ambassador Hoveyda, Marisa Berenson, Lester Persky
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Penny Marshall and Brian Ferry
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Richard Branson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Victor Hugo in disarray
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jodie Foster
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Aspen Valley Hospital
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Aspen Colorado Lamp Post with Holiday Wreath
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Barry Diller, Richard Gere and Guest
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marie-Chantal & Robert Miller
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Liquor bottle, glasses and paper towel still life
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Fred Hughes loading a Warhol painting onto a Learjet 35
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Robert DuPont, Cornelia Guest, Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by Andy Warhol Authentication Board. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the Andy Warhol Au...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jon Gould & Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Photo of Andy Warhol taken at his Frankfurt exhibition
By Bob Colacello
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A photograph of Andy Warhol in front of his self-portraits, taken by Bob Colacello at Warhol's Frankfurt exhibition. This work is unique. Provenance: Pat...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Warhol Superstar Jane Forth & Michael Findlay nude for 'After Dark' magazine
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin exhibition photograph of Warhol Superstar and Vogue model Jane Forth & Michael Findlay nude for 'After Dark' magazine, ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Model Khadija Adams birthday party at Jezebels with Warhol, Peter Beard others
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Catherine Guinness & Jed Johnson in Aspen
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Liberace Eating
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Anti-Defamation League Dinner with Halston & Elizabeth Taylor
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Paige Powell & Billy Boy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by Andy Warhol Authentication Board. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the Andy Warhol Au...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cab Calloway
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol & Pia Zadora
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Michael J. Fox
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dancer (anonymous), nude study for After Dark magazine, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
Dancer, nude study for 'After Dark' magazine, 1971. Vintage silver gelatin exhibition photograph made by Jack Mitchell. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the reverse. American photographer...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jerry Hall with Diandra and Michael Douglas
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

John Lennon and Yoko Ono photographed November 2, 1980. Signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono photographed November 2, 1980, the last comprehensive photo session of...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tama Janowitz
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol recording Dan Scheffey
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by Andy Warhol Authentication Board. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the Andy Warhol Au...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sean Lennon with Kenny Scharf and his son
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Love Boat Reunion with Lana Turner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

American Composer David Del Tredici, multiple exposure nude with his music.
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of composer David Del Tredici, photographed nude - an extremely unusual multiple exposure with his music, in 1973. Signed by Jack Mitchell ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jerry Zipkin
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pia Zadora
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by Andy Warhol Authentication Board. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the Andy Warhol Au...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Yoko Ono & Sean Lennon
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Four stitched gelatin silver prints of Nude Male Reclining by Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
"Between 1982 and 1987 Andy Warhol produced several hundred works each comprising several identical photographs stitched together with thread. At the edges of the work excess thread ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Alba Clemente & Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sean Lennon (to Care is to Cure)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Keith Haring in Park with Friends
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Steve Rubell & Halston
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by Andy Warhol Authentication Board. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the Andy Warhol Au...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol and Unidentified Factory Manager, Germany
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by Andy Warhol Authentication Board. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the Andy Warhol Au...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Daryl Hall
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ultra Violet & friends, nude for After Dark magazine signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
Art dealer Jason McCoy, Warhol Superstar Ultra Violet, and Art Historian Ron Caran, photographed nude for After Dark magazine, 1971. Vintage silver gelatin exhibition photograph mad...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Harkness Ballet Dancer Zane Wilson, photographed nude for After Dark magazine
Located in Senoia, GA
Harkness Ballet Principal Dancer Zane Wilson, nude, 1972. Vintage silver gelatin exhibition photograph made by Jack Mitchell. American photograp...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dancer Julio Bocca portrait for After Dark magazine signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
Argentinian dancer Julio Bocca, portrait for After Dark magazine, 1991. Vintage silver gelatin exhibition photograph made by Jack Mitchell. Signed on the front and reverse by Jack Mi...
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1990s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pop Art black and white photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Pop Art 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 and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Jack Mitchell, Andy Warhol, Sally Davies, and Fernando Natalici. 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 Pop Art black and white photography, so small editions measuring 1.5 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 $175 and tops out at $150,000, while the average work sells for $1,275.

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