Mixed Media Figurative Photography

Street photography was a passion of Art's and it shows in this delightful shot taken at Brookfield Zoo in 1974. The photograph is signed on the bottom right hand corner. It is matted with a heavy white mat and framed in a simple black metal frame. Art Shay Two Leopards...

This is a black and white contemporary portrait photograph of a female nude by Leonard Freed, Kate Resting, is in the photographer's series "Kate". A 20" x 16" gelatin silver photograph signed verso (back of photo) by the Freed estate (provenance). The self-assigned photo series on Kate became a welcome reprieve for Leonard Freed who during a long photo...

Art Shay Fallen Starr, 1966 archival pigment print 17h x 22w in 43.18h x 55.88w cm ASY234 “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...

Leonard Freed's stamped vintage (verso), 14" x 11," gelatin silver signed and hand-printed by Freed, Kate Standing, is from the Kate series, 2002. A photographer herself, model Kate ...

Sumo, Tokyo, 2009 by Jean-Michel (JM) Voge is a contemporary color photograph 23.5" x 16.5" printed on handmade Awagami Japanese paper by the artist. The archival pigment print is: E...

Handcuffed (or Arrested), New York City, 1978 by Leonard Freed is 19" x 13" in a limited edition of 10 signed by the estate, Brigitte Freed (wife of t...

New York City, USA, 1954 is a 13" x 9" archival pigment print (baryta) in a limited edition of 5. Signed verso (back of photo) by Brigitte Freed (wife of the photographer), with Leon...

**This artwork is on exhibition and if purchased will be available to ship after June 15, 2025 The incomparable Dolly Parton doing what she does best, performing. In this vintage si...

"No title (No 43)" Ballet Photography 32x32 in Ed. of 25 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko No title (No 43) Photography Edition of 25 (32 x 32 inch) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was t...

"No title (No 40)" Ballet Photography 32x32 in Ed. of 25 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko No title (No 40) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2016 Limited Edition of 25 Picture size: Height: 32" inch Width: 32" inch (available in 32" x 26" inch size) This photo work is transported in a robust plywood case. This artwork is part of "Spirit" series. The picture shows a frozen movement of professional ballerina. Special glazed black makeup is put on all over the body. This acrylic (Plexiglas) photo print is created with unique technology with 50mm transparent area around the picture and photo-clear contours. Mounting the photo under 6mm of glossy acrylic glass creates rich colors and strong contrasts and adds a clear sense of depth to the picture. Acrylic photo...

No title (No 45) Ballet Photography 47 x 47 in Ed. of 18 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko No title (No 45) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2017 Limited Edition of 18 Picture s...

No title (No 90) Ballet Photography 47 x 47 in Ed. of 18 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko No title (No 90) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2019 Limited Edition of 18 Picture s...