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Portrait Photography For Sale
Great Horned Owl #3 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography, wild bird
Located in Paris, FR
'Great Horned Owl #3, Espanola, NM, 2011' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features studio portraits of wild animal...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mountain Lion #4 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography, wild cat
Located in Paris, FR
'Mountain Lion #4, Los Angeles, CA, 2011' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which features studio portraits of wild animal...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bert stern " Marilyn WITH BERT'S NIKON " 2011
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bert stern Marilyn WITH BERT'S NIKON No 16/72 Mythical photo of the last seance (1962) Ink jet print by bert stern 2011 No 8/62 taille image : 25 X 35,5 cms signed on both sides ...
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2010s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Tiger #7, Los Angeles, CA by Brad Wilson - Animal Photography
Located in Paris, FR
'Tiger #7, Los Angeles, CA, 2016' is a limited-edition fine art photograph by American photographer Brad Wilson. Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta Paper. Prints a...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

African Elephant #16 by Brad Wilson - Animal Photography
Located in Paris, FR
'African Elephant #16, Monterey, CA, 2019' is a limited-edition fine art photograph by American photographer Brad Wilson. Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta Paper. ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Eurasian Eagle Owl #1, St Louis, MO by Brad Wilson - Animal Photography
Located in Paris, FR
'Eurasian Eagle Owl #1, St Louis, MO, 2012' is a limited-edition fine art photograph by American photographer Brad Wilson. Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta Paper....
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Spider Monkey #3, Los Angeles, CA by Brad Wilson - Animal Photography
Located in Paris, FR
'Buffalo #3, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, 2019' is a limited-edition fine art photograph by American photographer Brad Wilson. Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta Pape...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

African Crowned Crane #1, Los Angeles, CA by Brad Wilson - Animal Photography
Located in Paris, FR
'African Crowned Crane #1, Los Angeles, CA, 2011' is a limited-edition fine art photograph by American photographer Brad Wilson. Archival pigment print o...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

White Tiger #4, Los Angeles, 2010 by Brad Wilson - Photography, Animal Portrait
Located in Paris, FR
'White Tiger #4, Los Angeles, CA, 2010' is a limited-edition fine art photograph by American photographer Brad Wilson. This photograph is part of the “Affinity” series, which feat...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

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

Message to Medusa (Surreal Fashion) by Miss Aniela - Portrait photography
Located in Paris, FR
Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta paper 315g. Available dimensions and editions: 35 cm × 46 cm, edition of 15 and 2 Artist's Proofs 64 cm × 84 cm, edition of 10 and 2 Artist's Proofs 94 cm × 116 cm, edition of 5 and 2 Artist's Proofs 128 cm × 158 cm, edition of 3 and 2 Artist's Proofs The photographs are printed with a white margin of 5 cm on each side. The price indicated applies to the print alone, without mount and unframed. For all special requests concerning mounting and framing please contact us. Miss Aniela's ‘Surreal Fashion...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Giclée, Photographic Paper

Origami Girl (Surreal Fashion) - photography, woman with origami birds
Located in Paris, FR
Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta paper 315g. Available dimensions and editions: 42 cm x 37 cm, edition of 10 + 2 A.P. 108 cm x 94 cm, edition of 3 + 1 A.P. 147 cm x 128 cm...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Giclée, Photographic Paper

Still Life (Surreal Fashion) by Miss Aniela - Portrait photography
Located in Paris, FR
Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta paper 315g. Available dimensions and editions: 48 cm × 35 cm, edition of 15 + 2 A.P. 86 cm × 63 cm, edition of 10 + 2 A.P. 121 cm × 89 cm,...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Giclée, Photographic Paper

Madame Menagerie (Surreal Fashion) by Miss Aniela - Portrait photography
Located in Paris, FR
Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta paper 315g. Available dimensions and editions: 35 cm × 46 cm, edition of 15 and 2 Artist's Proofs 64 cm × 84 cm, edition of 10 and 2 Artist's Proofs 125 cm × 164 cm, edition of 5 and 2 Artist's Proofs The photographs are printed with a white margin of 5 cm on each side. The price indicated applies to the print alone, without mount and unframed. For all special requests concerning mounting and framing please contact us. Miss Aniela's ‘Surreal Fashion...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Giclée, Photographic Paper

Visions at the Mirrored Palace - Contemporary, Polaroid, Woman, Psychiatry
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Visions at the Mirrored Palace (Shot 2019 on 35mm film) Influenced by American Neo Noir and films such as The Long Goodbye, Point Blank, and LA Confidential. It was also influenced ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Burning (Till Death do us Part) - Contemporary, Polaroid, Figurative
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Burning (Till Death do Us Part) - 2007, 20x20cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Last Day of Summer - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, Figurative, Portrait
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Last Day of Summer (2019) Edition of 10 - 40 x 40 cm. Archive C-Print based on the Polaroid. Signed on back and certificate. Not mounted. Clare Marie Bailey Works and Lives: U...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Jacinda (Stranger than Paradise) - Analog, hand-print, Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Jacinda (Stranger than Paradise) - 1999 featuring Jacinda Barrett 44x56cm, Edition 1/10. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Artist inventory Number...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Dancer on the Beach II (Stranger than Paradise) - Analog, hand-print, Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Dancer on the Beach II (Stranger than Paradise) - 1997 44x56cm, Edition 5/5. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Artist inventory Number 102.05. Sig...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Untitled - Renegade (The Last Stand) - analog, vintage print
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled - Renegade (The Last Stand) - 2004 58x56cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Cert...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

The Girl and the Garbage Man - The Girl behind the White Picket Fence
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Girl and the Garbage Man - 2013 (The Girl Behind the White Picket Fence) 20x24cm, sold out Edition of 10, this is Artist Proof 1/2. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Cloudless Heavens (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - Polaroid, Portrait
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Cloudless Heavens (The Girl Behind the White Picket Fence) - 2013 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Untitled - Renegade (The Last Stand) - analog, vintage print
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled - Renegade (The Last Stand) - 2004 58x56cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Cert...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Confession - 21st Century, Polaroid, Portrait, Photography, Contemporary, Nude
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Confession - 2020 20x20cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid, not mounted. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-889. ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

For Your Eyes Only (Till Death Do Us Part) - Contemporary, Woman, Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
For Your Eyes Only (Till Death Do Us Part) - 2005, 20x20cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Parchment Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Untitled - Renegade (The Last Stand) - analog, vintage print
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled - Renegade (The Last Stand) - 2004 58x56cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Cert...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Untitled - Renegade (The Last Stand) - analog, vintage print
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled - Renegade (The Last Stand) - 2004 58x56cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Cert...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Untitled - Renegade (The Last Stand) - analog, vintage print
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled - Renegade (The Last Stand) - 2004 58x56cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Cert...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Randal Ford - CeeLo No. 1, Photography 2020
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 Narrative: There is nothing standard about this poodle. Ceelo is one of the most interes...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Luster, Inkjet, Laser, Digital, Color...

Purple Haze (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Purple Haze - 2013 (The Girl Behind the White Picket Fence), 70x90cm. Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Certifi...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Bert stern Brigitte Bardot so french
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bert stern Brigitte Bardot so French inkjet print by Bert stern 2010 edition of 50 copies 48 X 33 cms (image 36 x 25 cms) signed on the front and back by the artist signed, dated and...
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1960s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

The morning after (Till Death do us Part) - Contemporary, Polaroid, Women
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Morning After (Till Death Do Us Part) - 2005 20x20cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist I...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Cristal (Till Death do us Part) - Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Cristal (Till Death Do Us Part) - 2005 20x20cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Bank of America I (The Getaway) - The Last Picture Show - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Bank of America I (The Getaway) - The Last Picture Show - 1999 58x56cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Misty Watercolor Memories (Till Death Do Us Part) -Contemporary, Polaroid, Women
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Misty watercolor memories (Till Death do us Part) - 2005 50x58cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

It's gonna get worse before it gets any better (Till Death du us Part)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
It's gonna get worse before it gets any better (Till Death Do Us Part) - 2005 50x49cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate an...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Sunkissed Wendy, Las Vegas - American portrait color photograph
Located in Cambridge, GB
On the Road, reimagines classic Richard Heeps artworks presented with full film rebate almost like a blown up contact sheet. 'Sun Kissed Wendy', from Richard Heeps' 'Man's Ruin' Ser...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Silver Gelatin

Randal Ford - Secret, Photography 2020
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 THE EYES OF A WOLF are not like the yes of a dog. But, they used to be. Rooted deep in ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Luster, Inkjet, Laser, Digital, Color...

Dreamlife of Angels (Till Death do us Part)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Dreamlife of Angels (Till Death Do Us Part) - 2007 40x48cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid, Certificate and Signature label artist I...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Photograph of Mary Pickford - Melbourne Spurr Photography - Silent Film Actress
Located in Soquel, CA
Photograph of Mary Pickford - Melbourne Spurr Photography Photograph depicting Mary Pickford by Hollywood photographer Melbourne Spurr (Canadian-American, 1892-1979). Mary Pickford ...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper, Paper

Daisy in Pool (Till Death do us Part) with Daisy McCrackin based on a Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Daisy in Pool (Till Death do Us part) - 2005 40x39cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid, Certificate and Signature label. Ar...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Untitled (City of Industry)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled (City of Industry) - 2004 38x36cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the original Polaroid. Certificate and Signatur...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Randal Ford - Allie, Photography 2020
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available sizes 32 x 32 Edition of 15 40 x 40 Edition of 10 48 x 48 Edition of 5 THE EYES OF A WOLF are not like the yes of a dog. But, they used to be. Rooted deep in the very hea...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Digital Pigment, Luster, Archival Pigment, Laser, Digital, Color, C Prin...

Patricia Arquette by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Patricia Arquette by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and...
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Early 2000s Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

New York Picnic by Slim Aarons (Landscape Photography, Portrait Photography)
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. Currency fluctuations may cause the price to change. This is a contemporary pri...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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Lambda, C Print

Circus Circus (Surreal Fashion) - photography, woman with monkeys
Located in Paris, FR
Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta paper 315g. Available dimensions and editions: 33 cm x 50 cm, edition of 15 + 2 A.P. 83 cm x 125 cm, edition of 5 + 2 A.P. This artwork a...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Giclée, Photographic Paper

Faces, Vintage Color Photograph Digital Photo Collage Print Asian American
Located in Surfside, FL
This was from Muse X publishers. It came in a plastic bag signed Emily Cheng. (the plastic bag is not included) It is on Fuji crystal photo paper. It depicts two Asian faces in a cub...
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1990s Conceptual Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

Untitled (City of Industry)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled (City of Industry) - 2004 38x36cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the original Polaroid. Certificate and Signatur...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Faces, Vintage Color Photograph Digital Photo Collage Print Asian American
Located in Surfside, FL
This was from Muse X publishers. It came in a plastic bag signed Emily Cheng. (the plastic bag is not included) It is on Fuji crystal photo paper. It depicts two Asian faces in a cub...
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1990s Conceptual Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

Faces, Vintage Color Photograph Digital Photo Collage Print Asian American
Located in Surfside, FL
This was from Muse X publishers. It came in a plastic bag signed Emily Cheng. (the plastic bag is not included) It is on Fuji crystal photo paper. It depicts two Asian faces in a cub...
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1990s Conceptual Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

Faces, Vintage Color Photograph Digital Photo Collage Print Asian American
Located in Surfside, FL
This was from Muse X publishers. It came in a plastic bag signed Emily Cheng. (the plastic bag is not included) It is on Fuji crystal photo paper. It depicts two Asian faces in a cub...
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1990s Conceptual Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

Faces, Vintage Color Photograph Digital Photo Collage Print Asian American
Located in Surfside, FL
This was from Muse X publishers. It came in a plastic bag signed Emily Cheng. (the plastic bag is not included) It is on Fuji crystal photo paper. It depicts two Asian faces in a cub...
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1990s Conceptual Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

Faces, Vintage Color Photograph Digital Photo Collage Print Asian American
Located in Surfside, FL
This was from Muse X publishers. It came in a plastic bag signed Emily Cheng. (the plastic bag is not included) It is on Fuji crystal photo paper. It depicts two Asian faces in a cub...
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1990s Conceptual Portrait Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper

Felix on Melrose Avenue, LA (California Blue Screen) - analog, vintage print
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Felix on Melrose Avenue, LA (California Blue Screen) - 1997 44x59 cm, Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Certif...
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1990s Outsider Art Portrait Photography

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

What I think she sees - Contemporary, Portrait, Women, Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
What I think she sees - 2020 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid, not mounted. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory -...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Radha in Leopard Dress (29 Palms, CA) - Contemporary, Figurative, Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Radha in Leopard Dress (29 Palms, CA) - 1999 58x57cm. Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Signature label an...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Dolls (Till Death do us Part) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Figurative
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Dolls (Till Death Do Us Part) - 2016 50x49cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C- Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and signature label. Artist inventory numb...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Faces, Vintage Color Photograph Digital Photo Collage Print Asian American
Located in Surfside, FL
This was from Muse X publishers. It came in a plastic bag signed Emily Cheng. (the plastic bag is not included) It is on Fuji crystal photo paper. It depicts two Asian faces in a cub...
Category

1990s Conceptual Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

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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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