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Portrait Photography For Sale
Artist: Jose Picayo
Artist: Frank Worth
"Neiman Marcus, Tommy", New York, NY, 2002
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
11" X 14" Edition of 25.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaro...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Neiman Marcus, Hollywood", New York, NY, 1997
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
11" X 14" Edition of 25.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroi...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Yael", New York, NY, 2003
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
11" X 14" Edition of 25.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroi...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Rolling Stone Magazine, Natalie Merchant", New York, NY, 1994
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
11" X 14" Edition of 25.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroids, a new exhibit by Jose Picayo. The opening reception will be held Wednesday, November 7th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The exhibit will run through January 6, 2019.
In this exhibition, Picayo seeks to revive the concept of unadulterated beauty captured as a single moment in time. An unapologetic user of film, Picayo prides himself on his avoidance of digital processing for personal work. When asked why it remains his preferred medium, Picayo answers, “Digital is so overpoweringly real; photography is more magical to me.” For Picayo, Polaroid film is a medium where he can capture something as is – a moment in time. Just to hold the photograph in his hands is enough.
25 Years of Polaroids showcases Picayo’s most iconic work. This exhibit includes personal photographs of Cuba from 1994, Polaroid image transfers showcasing his impressive use of visual texture and his eye for fashion. Also included are his Atget-esque tree portraits from a New Jersey public arboretum in 2012. Additionally, a selection of 8” x 10” Polaroids from Mugshots 2008, will be included, exploring how a person’s soul can be captured in what appear to be basic photographs. The main questions at the heart of Picayo’s photography stem from the mystery of human perception and the precious things that are lost to time.
The invitational image, Rotating Doll, 1997, features a multi-paneled display of polaroids which cover an entire length of a wall. These 20” x 24” Polaroids appear larger than life and were given much praise in Picayo’s recent exhibit Polaroids 2016 at The Erie Museum in Erie, PA. This series stems from a collection of children’s dolls Picayo has found over the years, each one with its own strange and authentic story to tell. By cultivating a deteriorated look reminiscent of antique fresco painting, Picayo examines time using the inanimate faces of broken dolls, reflecting on the objects we hold dear and how they fall apart as we try to hold onto them.
Picayo speaks of his own influences, crediting photographers Eugène Atget, Walker Evans, and Edward Curtis, Michael Disfarmer, and Torkil Gudnason with impact on both his fine and commercial art. He is well known for his work in fashion, but for Picayo his personal and commercial work are interrelated, each extensions of one another. Born in Cuba, Picayo immigrated to Puerto Rico during his childhood and settled in New York City by the early 80s. After receiving his BFA from Parsons School of Design, Picayo began his professional career as a commercial photographer, shooting for magazines such as Vanity Fair, Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. Picayo’s work has since appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, NY Magazine, HG, and Elle Décor. Picayo has held nine solo exhibits to date at the Robin Rice Gallery.
portrait, Natalie Merchant...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"New York Times Magazine, Michael", New York, NY, 1993
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
11" X 14" Edition of 25.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroids, a new exhibit by Jose Picayo. The opening reception will be held Wednesday, November 7th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The exhibit will run through January 6, 2019.
In this exhibition, Picayo seeks to revive the concept of unadulterated beauty captured as a single moment in time. An unapologetic user of film, Picayo prides himself on his avoidance of digital processing for personal work. When asked why it remains his preferred medium, Picayo answers, “Digital is so overpoweringly real; photography is more magical to me.” For Picayo, Polaroid film is a medium where he can capture something as is – a moment in time. Just to hold the photograph in his hands is enough.
25 Years of Polaroids showcases Picayo’s most iconic work. This exhibit includes personal photographs of Cuba from 1994, Polaroid image transfers showcasing his impressive use of visual texture and his eye for fashion. Also included are his Atget-esque tree portraits from a New Jersey public arboretum in 2012. Additionally, a selection of 8” x 10” Polaroids from Mugshots 2008, will be included, exploring how a person’s soul can be captured in what appear to be basic photographs. The main questions at the heart of Picayo’s photography stem from the mystery of human perception and the precious things that are lost to time.
The invitational image, Rotating Doll, 1997, features a multi-paneled display of polaroids which cover an entire length of a wall. These 20” x 24” Polaroids appear larger than life and were given much praise in Picayo’s recent exhibit Polaroids 2016 at The Erie Museum in Erie, PA. This series stems from a collection of children’s dolls Picayo has found over the years, each one with its own strange and authentic story to tell. By cultivating a deteriorated look reminiscent of antique fresco painting, Picayo examines time using the inanimate faces of broken dolls, reflecting on the objects we hold dear and how they fall apart as we try to hold onto them.
Picayo speaks of his own influences, crediting photographers Eugène Atget, Walker Evans, and Edward Curtis, Michael Disfarmer, and Torkil Gudnason with impact on both his fine and commercial art. He is well known for his work in fashion, but for Picayo his personal and commercial work are interrelated, each extensions of one another. Born in Cuba, Picayo immigrated to Puerto Rico during his childhood and settled in New York City by the early 80s. After receiving his BFA from Parsons School of Design, Picayo began his professional career as a commercial photographer, shooting for magazines such as Vanity Fair, Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. Picayo’s work has since appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
How to Marry a Millionaire
By Frank Worth
Located in New York, NY
Created by Frank Worth in 1953, this absolutely stunning and glamorous image of Marilyn Monroe on the set of How to Marry a Millionaire is a...
Category
20th Century Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Bentley
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Simone
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
John
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Kerri", New York, NY, 1993
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
11" X 14" Edition of 25.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroi...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Nordstrom, Garry", New York, NY, 2003
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
11" X 14" Edition of 25.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroi...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Neiman Marcus, Clara", New York, NY, 2001
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
11" X 14" Edition of 25.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroi...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Atikah
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Nik
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Helena
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Jacob
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Bentley
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Danny
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Emilio
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Sean
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
John
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Victor
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Phil (B)", New York, NY, 2015
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroids, a new exhibit by Jose ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Harper's Bazaar Magazine, Berta", New York, NY, 1990
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
11" X 14" Edition of 25.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaro...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Connoisseur Magazine, Armani", New York, NY, 1988
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
11" X 14" Edition of 25.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaro...
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Phil (F)", New York, NY, 2015
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroids, a new exhibit by Jose ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Billy Morgan, NY" New York, NY, 2011
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper.
The price is for an unframed photograph.
The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroids, a new exhibit by Jose ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Susie B&W, 1989 New York, NY
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Each year, Robin Rice celebrates a Salon style exhibition to showcase her gallery artists and invite new ones.
With Robin’s extensive experience as a gallery curator, all Robin Rice...
Category
1980s Modern Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Gerri (Sailor), New York, NY, 1992
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Each year, Robin Rice celebrates a Salon style exhibition to showcase her gallery artists and invite new ones.
With Robin’s extensive experience as a gallery curator, all Robin Rice...
Category
1990s Modern Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Gerri (sailor), New York, 1995
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
This listing is for the unframed photograph.
The Robin Rice Gallery proudly announces SUMMERTIME Salon 2019, an annual photography exhibit featuring gallery artists as well as a fe...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Billy
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 20.
CURRENT EXHIBITION - runs through September 11th, 2016. Any framed photographs purchased during the sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Billy, 2011
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
ABOUT
This image has previously been on exhibition in Robin Rice Gallery's annual Summertime Salon. P...
Category
2010s Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Philipe #2, 1994/1995
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for FRAMED 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...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Derek #4, Hamptons, NY, 1995
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for FRAMED print.
Edition 2 of 10.
Shipping time depends on method of shipping.
ABOUT:
jose Picayo is known for his portraits. They have an inexplicable masculine edg...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Helena
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is produced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Garima
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Garima
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition of 40.
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:
In his new body of work, José Picayo explores the mystery of human perception and interaction. This exhibit is comprised of haunting paired portraits...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
"Keith #1", 1994
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Picayo is known for his portraits of men. His models have masculine body types and features but are shown with a soft and innocent air. This particular shot shows a model curled in t...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Philipe #2", 1994
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Men, portrait, sepia tone, handsome, fashion, man, male, stoic, vintage, Black & White, sepia, fashion, black and white, b&w, portrait, film, intimate, close up, soft blur, focus
In...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Teresa #1", 1994
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
A woman with a daring glance stares away from the camera. Her fashionable outfit and sharp features pull us in to this intimate portrait.
Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo ...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Simone", 1994
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
An image of idealized feminine beauty, Simone's soft features and luscious hair are contrasted by her stone cold stare.
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. ...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Derek #2", 1995
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
In this photo, a man lounging at the beach seems to rise from his recliner in an alert, attentive stance. His direct stare and leaning posture shows that he may have been caught off ...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Warren", 1994
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Picayo's portraits are incredible at highlighting human expressions that are hard to capture in words. The expression of this man, Warren, is one of confusion yet detachment. He grab...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Zulema", 1994
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Women, Fashion, Portrait, Sepia tone, Hat, Dress, Female, Woman, fashion photography, hat, dress, photography, photograph, black and white, b&w, black & white, dress, portrait
A woman, face half covered by a suede hat...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Susan #1", 1994
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
woman, women, female, portrait, fashion, portraiture, sepia tone, vintage, classic, beauty, toned, New York, NY, photography, film photography, photograph, film, black and white, b&w...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Gerri (sailor)" , 1992
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
portrait, b&w, sailor, mustache, woman, androgynous, intimate, nostalgia, vintage, classic, sexuality, fashion, sepia tone, women, black & white, sailor, b&w, black and white, vintage, soft blur, film
Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland in 1966 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he lived for 10 years. By 1975 José was in Kent, Ohio completing his high school studies. In 1981, he settled in New York City, where he received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his professional career in 1987, working for such magazines as Vanity (Italian), Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma, Lucky Brand...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Jim", 1994
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
handsome, man, side, portrait, patterns, slick, sexy, sepia, fashion, style, men, sepia tone, man, portrait, black and white, black & white, pattern
Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland in 1966 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he lived for 10 years. By 1975 José was in Kent, Ohio completing his high school studies. In 1981, he settled in New York City, where he received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his professional career in 1987, working for such magazines as Vanity (Italian), Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma, Lucky Brand...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Andrea #3", 1992
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Fashion, portrait, women, sepia tone, black and white, woman, female, style, classic, vintage, emotion, fashion, film photography, film, portrait, black and white, classic, vintage p...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Mark in Plaid", 1995
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Fashion, men, sepia tone, portrait, male, man, playful, pattern, abstract, man, portrait photography, suit, tie, man, black and white, b&w, black & white, fashion photography, figure, sepia
Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland in 1966 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he lived for 10 years. By 1975 José was in Kent, Ohio completing his high school studies. In 1981, he settled in New York City, where he received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his professional career in 1987, working for such magazines as Vanity (Italian), Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma, Lucky Brand...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Susie", 1989
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
Fashion, portrait, women, woman, black & white, female, style, soft, sepia tone, black and white, b&w, black & white, female, soft light, soft blur, intimate, photography, portrait photography, blur
Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland in 1966 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he lived for 10 years. By 1975 José was in Kent, Ohio completing his high school studies. In 1981, he settled in New York City, where he received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his professional career in 1987, working for such magazines as Vanity (Italian), Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma, Lucky Brand...
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Keith #3", 1993
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
man, handsome, face, intimate, sepia, portrait, vintage, classic, film, fashion, sepia tone, man, black and white, black & white, b&w, portrait, soft blur, blurry
Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland in 1966 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he lived for 10 years. By 1975 José was in Kent, Ohio completing his high school studies. In 1981, he settled in New York City, where he received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his professional career in 1987, working for such magazines as Vanity (Italian), Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma, Lucky Brand...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Andrea #1", 1993
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
woman, scarf, intimate, portrait, fashion, classic, vintage, New York, West Village, Downtown, sepia tone, new york city, manhattan, photography, portrait, soft blur, film, film photography, portrait photography, woman, scarf, sheer, fashion, new york city, west village
Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland in 1966 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he lived for 10 years. By 1975 José was in Kent, Ohio completing his high school studies. In 1981, he settled in New York City, where he received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his professional career in 1987, working for such magazines as Vanity (Italian), Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma, Lucky Brand...
Category
1990s Minimalist Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
"Michael", 1993
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
woman, women, female, portrait, fashion, beauty, vintage, classic, sepia tone, vintage, black and white, b&w, black & white, portrait, intimate, close up, hat, mesh, soft blur, blur...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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.