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Portrait Photography For Sale
Chanel Vertical, 1990
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Edition 1 of 15. CURRENT EXHIBITION - runs through September 4th, 2016. Any framed photographs purchased during the show will be available after September 4th. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is produced upon purchase. Please allow two weeks for production. Shipping time depends on method of shipping. Price is subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the current edition of the photograph. ABOUT: Since the early ‘90s, gallerist Robin Rice and designer Antony Todd...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Silver Gelatin

Chris Harris, Los Angeles, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
Located in Munich, DE
Edition 25 Also available in 76 x 101 cm / 30 x 40 inch, Edition 25 Black and white portrait of Chris Harris. From personality portraits and advertising campaigns to magazine layo...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ann Richards and Dolly Parton in Austin Texas by Scott Newton
Located in Austin, US
Texan politician and former Texas governor, Ann Richards with Dolly Parton taken at the Driskill Hotel, Austin Texas in 1982 by photographer Scott Newton Photographers notes: We wer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Like No One is Watching, limited edition color print, signed and numbered
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Like No One is Watching, limited edition color print, signed and numbered Maggie Taylor's digital creations are emblematic, afterimages that invite, transport, and are unforgettabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jean Shrimpton and Terence Stamp Hand Signed Framed Print
Located in London, GB
Jean Shrimpton and Terence Stamp photo by Terry O’Neill 1963 A close cropped portrait of British actor Terence Stamp and model Jean ‘The Shrimp’ Shrimpton, London 1963. The couple ...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Hepburn With Dove Hand Signed Framed Print
Located in London, GB
Hepburn With Dove 1966 by Terry O’Neill Lifetime hand signed Limited Print Paper size 12 x 16″ inches / 31 x 41 cm Gelatin Silver Print signed and numbered by artist 40/50 With...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Wenda and Ostriches'
Located in New York, NY
Norman Parkinson Wenda and Ostriches 1951 (printed later) C print 20 x 16 inches Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso with certificate of authenticity from the Norman ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Vivaha - Rajastan - India - ( from Indian Stills series )
Located in Milano, IT
This photo was taken on April 1996 in Rajasthan, India and printed on December 2011 Edition of 10 - Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 paper - 50x64 Epson Ultra Chrome K3 inks. From a Polar...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Child bathing in the pink sea, imagination, creativity, pop art.
Located in Carballo, ES
The photograph measures 40 x 40 cm. It is printed on matte Hahnehmühle paper. The dimension of time for María Moldes (Pontevedra, 1974) is used as a weapon of resistance against wha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Red Tailed Hawk #4 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography, wild bird
Located in Paris, FR
'Red Tailed Hawk #4, Albuquerque, NM, 2016' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features studio portraits of wild anim...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Hommage a Lolita Lempicka
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hommage a Lolita Lempicka • Paris, 2005 Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper, mounted on alu-dibond, framed in a black shadow frame, signed and dated. Artwork - H 80.00 cm x W 59.7...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Archival Paper

Hommage a René Gruau III • # 3 of 9 • 42 cm x 29 cm
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hommage a René Gruau III • Paris, 2011 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are availabl...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Hommage a René Gruau II • # 1 of 3 • 84 cm x 59 cm
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hommage a René Gruau II • Paris, 2011 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Hommage a René Gruau I • # 2 of 6 • 42 cm x 59 cm
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Homage a René Gruau I • Paris, 2011 • Edition of 18 prints in 3 sizes. All prints are numbered and signed. Printed on Hahnemühle Archival Paper. Three different sizes are available, ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Eric Clapton "Shangri La"
Located in Austin, US
Guitar legend, Eric Clapton, taking a break from recording his album ‘No Reason To Cry’ at Shangri La recording studio in Malibu, CA, US, November 21, 1975. Limited edition number 2/...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Terry O'Neill 'Brigitte Bardot Hands On Hips' (signed)
Located in New York, NY
Brigitte Bardot, Hands on Hips, 1971 Silver gelatin print edition of 50 24 x 20 inches Signed and numbered edition of 50 rare cosigned also available in 24 x 34 inches for $30,000 ...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New Orleans, LA, 1995
Located in Hudson, NY
Through light and shadow, a gaze, a mindset, Bill Phelps fourth solo show at the Robin Rice Gallery VISITOR inspires the imagination. About life, about being, eye and heart his great...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Brooklyn Two, NY, 2010
Located in Hudson, NY
Through light and shadow, a gaze, a mindset, Bill Phelps fourth solo show at the Robin Rice Gallery VISITOR inspires the imagination. About life, about being, eye and heart his great...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Christian & Nathan Fletcher", Islamorada, Florida, 1995
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition 1 of 10. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is produced upon purchase. Please allow two weeks for production. Shipping time depends on method of shipping. Price is subject to availability. The Robin Rice Gallery reserves the right to adjust this price depending on the current edition of the photograph. In her new exhibition Churilla draws from her years spent as a swimmer, lifeguard, and athlete to capture the forgotten freedom and exuberance of days of youth spent on the water. Viva la Vida is a mix of timeless portraits and candid photographs "I’ve always been drawn to the water- now my art, my sense of athleticism, freedom and oasis have merged in a way", says Churilla. Her nod to iconic photographers from the past, such as Edward Weston, and Herbert List, is apparent in her portrait work. In another Christian & Nathan Fletcher is in the midst of a surf crusade off the coast of Islamorada, Florida. Christian pioneered a new revolution in surfing style with his aerial techniques. The artist’s genuine connection to her subjects allows the viewer to forget the presence of a camera and to be drawn into the personal narrative. The invitational image Longboard Afternoon, taken at Ditch Plains, Montauk, focuses on the portrayal of the atmosphere rather than the individual subjects. With a 70’s feel the viewer is intrigued by the layers of life, activity and parallel moments shared by silhouettes of surfers carrying longboards at hazy days end. One such image, Gustavo, depicts a male figure seated poolside with head bowed. The pose and the wet sheen to his hair and skin give the subject a classic, sculptural look. All the photographs exhibited in are in various sizes are printed on heavy weight cotton paper with the traditional glossy baryta surface in rich tones of black and white. Her artist mother, Barbara Churilla, involved her in creating art, sculpture, painting and photography from an early age. She was raised in Princeton, New Jersey. She graduated from School of Visual Arts in NYC with a BFA in Photography. Lynda began her photo assisting career with legendary photographer Bruce Weber. Over a period of almost a decade she traveled the world with Weber learning not only knowledge of photography, but also life. Eventually becoming his trusted first assistant before embarking on her own photography adventure. Churilla’s work has been celebrated in American Photo, where she was heralded as one of the young visionaries of 21st century. She has photographed numerous celebrities, such as Cameron Diaz, Jewel, Olivier Martinez, Coldplay, Pet Shop Boys...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Beauty and the Beast
Located in New York, NY
Lady Daphne Cameron (Mrs George Cameron) on a tiger skin rug in the trophy room at socialite Laddie Sanford's home in Palm Beach, Florida. Estate stamped and hand numbered edition o...
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1950s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

"Mona Lisa" Photography Print 40" x 30" inch Edition 1/1 by Viktorija Pashuta
Located in Culver City, CA
"Mona Lisa" Photography Print 40" x 30" inch Edition 1/1 by Viktorija Pashuta Full name: Adele Bloch-Bauer by Klimt This artwork is printed on fine art Archival Matte Paper, als...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Canvas, Digital

Mike, Miami Beach
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition 1 of 25. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is p...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

"John Surf", Miami Beach, FL, 2000
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition 1 of 20. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Oprah Winfrey on AM Chicago - Informal Portrait of the Talk Show Host, Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Shay met Oprah in the very early days of both of their careers. Here, he captures the then fairly unknown talk show host in an informal portrait. It is a pose much of the world will recognize in the years to come. This A.P. photograph is matted and framed in a simple black frame measuring 16.25h x 20.25w inches. Richard Shay Oprah Portrait Seated on AM Chicago, 1985 archival pigment print 16h x 12w in 40.64h x 30.48w cm A.P. RSY017 Richard Shay grew up in Deerfield, Illinois where his father, the famed photojournalist, Art Shay and his wife Florence had moved to raise their family. Surrounded by the influence of his larger-than-life dad, Richard would go on to follow in his father's path. After traveling the world in his early 20's, Richard returned to Chicago and began photographing at The Oprah Winfrey Show. He became the family photographer for basketball player and Chicago treasure, Michael Jordan. He would go on to tour the US and Russia with The Smashing Pumpkins...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ceci n'est pas Nº 41
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceci nest pas is the third serie of Miguel Vallina' surreal images that reconsider the human form. ‘ceci n’est pas’ — meaning ‘this is not’ in french — explores the concept of identi...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Wood

Hugh Hefner in His Bedroom Office, Chicago 1961, Black and White Photography
Located in Chicago, IL
"Nelson Algren's Chicago: Photographs by Art Shay", page 34. Hugh Hefner liked Algren and vice versa. After Hefner purchased several of his short stori...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

James Baldwin Standing, Deerfield, IL 1961, Deerfield Integration Rally
Located in Chicago, IL
"In 1961 Art Shay encounted the African American writer and itellectual James Baldwin at a neighbor's home in Deerfield, Illinois. Baldwin was visiting the lily-white suburb because it had recently drawn international attention for its stand against residential racial integration. He attended a house partyon behalf of the American Freedom of Residence Fund, a national oranization of liberal integrationists that supported the beleagured local group, the Deerfield Citizens for Human Rights. Shay captured Baldwin hiding away in the kitchen. As he looks back at the camera, Baldwin seems to ponder the absurdity of his environment in Deerfield, where residents seemed so scared of having a dark-skinned neighbor like him." {Experpt from Troublemakers: Chicago Freedom Struggles Through the Lens of Art Shay by Erik S. Gellman} Art Shay James Baldwin, 1961 archival pigment print 19h x 13w in 48.26h x 33.02w cm Framed: 21.75h x 16.50w x 1.25d in 55.24h x 41.91w x 3.17d cm ASY365 “Art Shay’s photography shakes you up, sets you down gently, pats you on the head and then kicks you in the ass.” Roger Ebert “[Shay’s work] ranks with some of the greats of the 20th century.” Ellen & Richard Sandor, Renowned photo collectors “I’ve admired Art Shay’s work for almost forty years, and he keeps getting better. He can do anything with a camera, but what he mostly does is capture real moments and transform them into visual poetry. His work continues to be an inspiration to me.” William Friedkin, Director of French Connection “Art Shay is one of our finest photographers. His work over the past fifty years has artfully captured the beauty, humor, and pathos of America.” Studs Terkel “Art Shay is one of the best photojournalists I know. I’ve been a fan of his work since the early 1950s - before the launch of playboy magazine.” Hugh Hefner “Algren, Terkel, Royko, they gave us a voice. Art Shay gave us a face.” Tony Fitzpatrick, Chicago Artist “Art Shay is America’s Cartier-Bresson.” Thomas Dyja, author of The Third Coast “Chicago’s Art Shay in many ways is to American photography what Nelson Algren was to American writing: that rare and absolutely necessary citizen who’s blessed with a cold eye, a clear head, and a warm heart...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Walter Payton "Sweetness" with Trophies - Color Photograph, Matted and Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
There are may not have been a more versatile athlete in league history. Walter Payton, aka Sweetness, rushed for 16,726 yards (second most all-time), caught 492 passes, threw for eight touchdowns and often punished defenders with his blocking. Richard Shay captures the football great here with 2 of him many many trophies won over his lifetime. This Artist Proof is matted and framed in a simple black frame measuring 20.25h x 16.25w x 1d inches. Richard Shay Walter Payton "Sweetness" with Trophies, 1988, 2023 archival pigment print 16h x 12w in 40.64h x 30.48w cm A.P. RSY008 Richard Shay grew up in Deerfield, Illinois where his father, the famed photojournalist, Art Shay and his wife Florence had moved to raise their family. Surrounded by the influence of his larger-than-life dad, Richard would go on to follow in his father's path. After traveling the world in his early 20's, Richard returned to Chicago and began photographing at The Oprah Winfrey Show. He became the family photographer for basketball player and Chicago treasure, Michael Jordan. He would go on to tour the US and Russia with The Smashing...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Michael Jordan on His 40th Birthday, 2003 - B&W Photograph, Matted and Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
As the personal photographer for this much loved Chicago icon, Richard Shay captured MJ on his 40th birthday celebration. This Artist Proof is matted and framed in a simple black frame measuring 16.25h x 20.25w x 1d inches. Richard Shay Michael Jordan on His 40th Birthday, 2003 archival pigment print 12h x 16w in 30.48h x 40.64w cm A.P. RSY006 Richard Shay grew up in Deerfield, Illinois where his father, the famed photojournalist, Art Shay and his wife Florence had moved to raise their family. Surrounded by the influence of his larger-than-life dad, Richard would go on to follow in his father's path. After traveling the world in his early 20's, Richard returned to Chicago and began photographing at The Oprah Winfrey Show. He became the family photographer for basketball player and Chicago treasure, Michael Jordan. He would go on to tour the US and Russia with The Smashing Pumpkins...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Nirvana Nevermind Underwater
Located in Austin, US
Signed limited edition photographic print of Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic of Nirvana by photographer Kirk Weddle from the famous 1991 sw...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Digital Pigment

Marlon Brando, Libertyville, Illinois, 1950 - Silver Gelatin Print
Located in Chicago, IL
On assignment for Life Magazine in 1950, Art Shay photographed Marlon Brando at his family farm in Libertyville, Illinois, just north of Chicago. Looking straight into Art's lens, Brando is innocent of the fame that is about to become his world. He went on to a career spanning sixty years including winning two Oscars for Best Actor. This photograph is unframed. Contact the gallery for framing options. Art Shay Brando Portrait, 1950 silver gelatin print 20h x 16w in 50.80h x 40.64w cm ASY12088 “Art Shay’s photography shakes you up, sets you down gently, pats you on the head and then kicks you in the ass.” Roger Ebert “[Shay’s work] ranks with some of the greats of the 20th century.” Ellen & Richard Sandor, Renowned photo collectors “I’ve admired Art Shay’s work for almost forty years, and he keeps getting better. He can do anything with a camera, but what he mostly does is capture real moments and transform them into visual poetry. His work continues to be an inspiration to me.” William Friedkin, Director of French Connection “Art Shay is one of our finest photographers. His work over the past fifty years has artfully captured the beauty, humor, and pathos of America.” Studs Terkel “Art Shay is one of the best photojournalists I know. I’ve been a fan of his work since the early 1950s - before the launch of playboy magazine.” Hugh Hefner “Algren, Terkel, Royko, they gave us a voice. Art Shay gave us a face.” Tony Fitzpatrick, Chicago Artist “Art Shay is America’s Cartier-Bresson.” Thomas Dyja, author of The Third Coast “Chicago’s Art Shay in many ways is to American photography what Nelson Algren was to American writing: that rare and absolutely necessary citizen who’s blessed with a cold eye, a clear head, and a warm heart. What is it about Chicago that keeps giving us men like this?” Russell Banks, Novelist “The best images of Simone de Beauvoir and her times have been passed down to us by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Gisele Freund, Robert Doisneau, Georges Brassai, and in America, the Chicago-based Art Shay, all world-class photographers.” Christophe Loviny, Art Editor, Paris “Art Shay is the best photo-journalist Chicago ever produced.” Arthur Siegel, photographer; IIT Institute of Design President “I have one of Art Shay’s pictures over my desk. It reminds me every morning of my Chicago roots. Arts photos, like me, have the Chicago accent, which may be to say he’s telling you the truth. I think it takes a realist to see the humor in things. I know it takes a realist to see the depths of tragedy. Art’s work is so real it feels like a Madison Street guy tapping me on the forearm.” David Mamet
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"M14" Photography (FRAMED) 40" x 40" inch Edition of 20 by Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"M14" Photography (FRAMED) 40" x 40" inch Edition of 20 by Giuliano Bekor This Artwork is printed on a highest resolution fine art archival Kodak pearl pigment paper, Print mounted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment, Plexiglass

dangerous games 5
Located in PARIS, FR
The artwork come directly from the Artist studio The artwork is dated, signed and numbered by the Artist on verso of the Diasec.../7 The artwork come accompanied with an original Ce...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Digital

Blues Guitarist, Buddy Guy, 1966, Playing Guitar, Framed Photograph by Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
Considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time, this black and white photograph of Buddy Guy was taken by Art Shay in 1966. In 2016, Buddy Guy chose this photo for his 80th birthday celebration poster. It is signed on the front of the image. It is matted in a heavy mat and framed in a black metal frame. It measures 25.5h x 19.5w inches. Art Shay Buddy Guy, 1966 archival pigment print 19h x 13w in 48.26h x 33.02w cm ASY177 “Art Shay’s photography shakes you up, sets you down gently, pats you on the head and then kicks you in the ass.” Roger Ebert “[Shay’s work] ranks with some of the greats of the 20th century.” Ellen & Richard Sandor, Renowned photo collectors “I’ve admired Art Shay’s work for almost forty years, and he keeps getting better. He can do anything with a camera, but what he mostly does is capture real moments and transform them into visual poetry. His work continues to be an inspiration to me.” William Friedkin, Director of French Connection “Art Shay is one of our finest photographers. His work over the past fifty years has artfully captured the beauty, humor, and pathos of America.” Studs Terkel “Art Shay is one of the best photojournalists I know. I’ve been a fan of his work since the early 1950s - before the launch of playboy magazine.” Hugh Hefner “Algren, Terkel, Royko, they gave us a voice. Art Shay gave us a face.” Tony Fitzpatrick, Chicago Artist “Art Shay is America’s Cartier-Bresson.” Thomas Dyja, author of The Third Coast “Chicago’s Art Shay in many ways is to American photography what Nelson Algren was to American writing: that rare and absolutely necessary citizen who’s blessed with a cold eye, a clear head, and a warm heart. What is it about Chicago that keeps giving us men like this?” Russell Banks, Novelist “The best images of Simone de Beauvoir and her times have been passed down to us by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Gisele Freund, Robert Doisneau, Georges Brassai, and in America, the Chicago-based Art Shay, all world-class photographers.” Christophe Loviny, Art Editor, Paris “Art Shay is the best photo-journalist Chicago ever produced.” Arthur Siegel...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Modernismo M13" Photography (FRAMED) 48" x 48" in Ed. 2/12 by Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"Modernismo M13" Photography (FRAMED) 48" x 48" in Ed. 2/12 by Giuliano Bekor Print size 48x48 Inches Artwork finished size 50x50 Inches Limited edition 2 of 12 Artist proof 2 Med...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment, Plexiglass

Blues Great Howlin' Wolf, Chicago 1966, Framed Black and White Photo by Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
Howlin' Wolf was one of blues music's all-time greats, known for his electric guitar-based style. Photographed here in 1966 by Art Shay, this black and white image is signed on the bottom right corner. It is matted and framed, measuring 27.5h x 21.5w inches. Art Shay Howlin' Wolf, 1966 silver gelatin print 20h x 16w in 50.80h x 40.64w cm ASY199 “Art Shay’s photography shakes you up, sets you down gently, pats you on the head and then kicks you in the ass.” Roger Ebert “[Shay’s work] ranks with some of the greats of the 20th century.” Ellen & Richard Sandor, Renowned photo collectors “I’ve admired Art Shay’s work for almost forty years, and he keeps getting better. He can do anything with a camera, but what he mostly does is capture real moments and transform them into visual poetry. His work continues to be an inspiration to me.” William Friedkin, Director of French Connection “Art Shay is one of our finest photographers. His work over the past fifty years has artfully captured the beauty, humor, and pathos of America.” Studs Terkel “Art Shay is one of the best photojournalists I know. I’ve been a fan of his work since the early 1950s - before the launch of playboy magazine.” Hugh Hefner “Algren, Terkel, Royko, they gave us a voice. Art Shay gave us a face.” Tony Fitzpatrick, Chicago Artist “Art Shay is America’s Cartier-Bresson.” Thomas Dyja, author of The Third Coast “Chicago’s Art Shay in many ways is to American photography what Nelson Algren was to American writing: that rare and absolutely necessary citizen who’s blessed with a cold eye, a clear head, and a warm heart. What is it about Chicago that keeps giving us men like this?” Russell Banks, Novelist “The best images of Simone de Beauvoir and her times have been passed down to us by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Gisele Freund, Robert Doisneau, Georges Brassai, and in America, the Chicago-based Art Shay, all world-class photographers.” Christophe Loviny, Art Editor, Paris “Art Shay is the best photo-journalist Chicago ever produced.” Arthur Siegel...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Mike, Miami Beach, Florida 1998
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition 1 of 25. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is p...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Shaken not Stirred, 1968 - 20th Century, Photography, Roger Moore, James Bond
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times expected between 15-20 days. A gorgeous black and white fibre print, available in other sizes. Taken from the world’s largest photographic archive, (Hulton Archive and Getty Images), the Getty Images Gallery collection features an extraordinary time capsule of the last century – social and political images that both made the news, as well as images from behind the headlines, which show the human race at work and play. This stunning collection of photographs...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Photographic Paper

Audrey Hepburn at Home, Heron Day Bed, Looks Down, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r18_4 -- Audrey Hepburn at home. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine. Image size i...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kate at Mine
Located in New York, NY
Digital print of iconic Mario Testino photograph featuring Kate Moss. Glamorous and timeless with a human component lacking in traditional fashion photography. Print is from an editi...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Digital

Nancy Standing, Fire Island Pines, NY, 2018
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition 1 of 25 After 30 years on West 11th Street, The Robin Rice Gallery celebrates its first ever exhibition for Robin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait of a Young Women in Kenya, Black and White, Meditative
Located in US
"Fabric of Youth" A young Rendille woman named Adato watches over the deserted salt flats of the Chalbi Desert. She is a beacon of hope for the future of her tribe. This image is ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Audrey- Signed limited edition fine art print, Sensual, Contemporary
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Audrey - Signed limited edition archival pigment print , Edition of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm , Acid-free and...
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Early 2000s Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pi...

Rhinoceros #2, Albuquerque, NM, 2013 - Animal Portrait Photography
Located in Paris, FR
'Rhinoceros #2, Albuquerque, NM, 2013' is a limited-edition fine art photograph by American photographer Brad Wilson. Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta Paper, 2013...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Nun in the Shadows, Costa Rica
Located in Carmel, CA
A abstract image of a nun at a art deco building. Taken at San Jose Costa Rica Airport. Hand printed by artist. Silver gelatin photograph Available in other sizes.
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Early 2000s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

3 Stefanie Schneider's Minis 'Nudes' - triptych, signed
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
3 Stefanie Schneider's Minis 'Nudes' - 1999 - signed in front, not mounted. 3 Archival Color Photographs based on 3 original Polaroids. Polaroid sized open Editions 1999-2022 10...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print, Polaroid, Lambda, Color, Archival Paper

''Jeton'' Fine Art Photography Limited Edition Print 2 Of 10
Located in Port Talbot, GB
Edition of TWO of TEN The stunning fine art portraits by fine art photographer Laurentina Miksys have been described as opulent, timeless, and emotionally expressive. When they ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

Intimate, Stuttgart 2016, Nude, photography, 21st century
Located in Munich, DE
Edition of 25 A beautiful naked girl is lying on a golden bed in a very laszive and sexy pose. Tina Trumpp discovered her love of photography early on, bu...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Abstract Dancers, White 1, 2019 by Giles Revell - Photography, Contemporary
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order and lead times are between 15-20 days. A stunning and dynamic Archival Pigment Print by contemporary British photographer Giles Revell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Floor full of pink salt, yellow sponge, surreal shadows, coquette pop art.
Located in Carballo, ES
The photograph measures 40 x 60 cm. It is printed on matte Hahnehmühle paper. The dimension of time for María Moldes (Pontevedra, 1974) is used as a weapon of resistance against wha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Body full of salt and pink water, lagoon, pop art, surreal photography.
Located in Carballo, ES
The photograph measures 50 x 50 cm. It is printed on matte Hahnehmühle paper. The dimension of time for María Moldes (Pontevedra, 1974) is used as a weapon of resistance against wha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Surreal photography, pop art, blue, water and tide, imagination.
Located in Carballo, ES
The photograph measures 50 x 50 cm. It is printed on matte Hahnehmühle paper. The dimension of time for María Moldes (Pontevedra, 1974) is used as a weapon of resistance against wha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Florence One, Italy, 2023
Located in Hudson, NY
The Robin Rice Gallery announces the new exhibition VISITOR by photographer Bill Phelps. Through light and shadow, a gaze, a mindset, Bill Phelps fourth solo show at the Robin Rice ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Florence Three, Italy, 2023
Located in Hudson, NY
The Robin Rice Gallery announces the new exhibition VISITOR by photographer Bill Phelps. Through light and shadow, a gaze, a mindset, Bill Phelps fourth solo show at the Robin Rice ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Toast is ready! (Cyndi Lauper) - record cover shoot
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Toast is Ready (Cyndi Lauper) from the 'Bring Ya to the Brink' record Album) 2009 - 40x48cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid....
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Gregory (Banana)
Located in New York, NY
This is a photograph by Aaron Cobbett offered by CLAMP in New York City. Gregory (Banana) 1997 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in black ink, verso Archival pigment print (Edit...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Patricia Field in Green
Located in New York, NY
This is a color photograph by Aaron Cobbett offered by CLAMP in New York City. Patricia Field in Green n.d. Signed, titled, and numbered in black ink, verso Archival pigment print...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sherlock #2 by Kevin Horan, 2012, Archival Pigment Print, Portrait Photography
Located in Dallas, TX
This portrait by Kevin Horan features a side profile of a white curly haired goat, from Horan's series Chattel. The photograph is signed, titled, dated and numbered by Kevin Horan, i...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait Photography for Sale on 1stDibs

Portrait photography can be a powerful part of your wall decor. Find a provocative and compelling portrait that speaks to you and you might find that the photograph will speak to your guests too.

Prior to the development of photography, which eventually replaced portrait paintings as a quicker and more efficient way of capturing a person’s essence, the subject of a portrait had to sit for hours until the painter had finished. In 1839, chemist and Philadelphia-based photographer Robert Cornelius didn’t have to wait very long for his portrait. In a matter of minutes, he captured what many believe to be the first portrait photograph. This shot was also the first self-portrait (or what we now call a “selfie”), and fine photography quickly became an art form.

Landscape photography, nude photography and portrait photography are very popular in today's modern interiors. A portrait can reveal a lot about the person in it. It can also add a narrative touch to your decor. You’ll often find that photographs of loved ones work well as decorative touches. A portrait of a family member or dear friend can help turn a house into a home, warming any space by evoking fond memories.

While family portraits can stir emotion, portraits of celebrities and important historical figures can also add a rich dynamic to your space. Portraits of famous musicians or intriguing actors hung in your dining room or home bar shot by Gered Mankowitz or Annie Leibovitz might inspire deep conversation over meals or drinks. Douglas Kirkland is also famous for his celebrity portraits. His photojournalism made him much sought after by Hollywood studios to document the filming of movies. In Kirkland’s powerful depiction of Hollywood stars, he excellently captures the glamour of their lives.

Other artists like Elliott Erwitt stand out by turning portraiture into a playful art form. Before graduating from high school in Hollywood, Erwitt had already begun to teach himself to take pictures, inspired by the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson. In image after image, Erwitt captured what photographers call “the moment” with rapier wit and penetrating humanity.

Portrait photography can be incredibly expressive, setting the tone and mood for a room. And there are different ways of incorporating portrait photography into your interior decor. If you’re thinking about adding color photography to a bedroom or living room, the colors of the portraits can become part of the room’s palette, while portraits shot in black and white won’t disrupt an existing color scheme.

On 1stDibs, find a vast selection of portrait photography from different eras, including 1950s portraits, 1960s portrait photography and more.

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