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Portrait Photography For Sale
Artist: Mark Shaw
Artist: Nan Goldin
Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c19_14, 1953 -- Audrey Hepburn, ready in make-up and costume to play the title role in Paramount's Sabrina Fair. This shot is an out take from the photo essay in the ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Tiger Morse Black Leotard h6, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse Black Leotard h6, 1961. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Designer's Homes Dolores Guinness the daughter of Gloria Guinness wears Red Dior
Located in New York, NY
Photographed for Dior, Dolores Guinness was the daughter of Gloria Guinness, the style icon, and the mother of Victoria Niarchos. Garance dress, Spring...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Chin Down, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_7 -- Out take from the photos used for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey seems to always look fantastic and friendly. "She is all queen (her grandfather ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Dior, Brigitte Tortet, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Dion, Brigitte Tortet, 1954 -- Brigitte Tortet, from the Dior press office, after the Autumn-Winter 1954 Haute Couture show. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All M...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward Writing, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, JFK and JBK Color Portrait with Monument, 1961
Located in New York, NY
JFK and JBK Color Portrait with Monument -- A portrait of JFK and Jackie on the balcony of the White House taken by Mark Shaw as part of a photo shoot for “Look” magazine. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A photograph in color of John F. Kennedy with Jackie Kennedy. They are standing on the White House balcony. JFK is wearing a blue suit. Jackie is wearing a cream suit...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Tiger Morse in Orange, Antiques 01, New York, 1962
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse in Orange, Antiques 01, New York, 1962. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Tiger Morse Black Dress c11, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse Black Dress c11, 1961. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each ...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, Street at Night, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey, r34_2 -- Audrey Hepburn in the studio village for Paramount's Sabrina Fair. Photographed for the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Tiger Morse Black Dress b3, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse Black Dress b3, 1961. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each p...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie and John Jr., Color, Palm Beach, 1963
Located in New York, NY
Jackie and John Jr. Palm Beach 1963, nb_148. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag pa...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Kennedys, JFK and Jackie, Posed Portrait
Located in New York, NY
JFK, JBK Posed Portrait, 2971_d_11a. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward Writing, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Tiger Morse Black Leotard g5, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse Black Leotard g5, 1961. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Tiger Morse Black Leotard h6, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse Black Leotard h6, 1961. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Tiger Morse Black Leotard g5, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse Black Leotard g5, 1961. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Natalie Wood Backlot Portrait in Black Sweater, 1956
Located in New York, NY
Natalie Wood Backlot Portrait in Black Sweater, 1956 -- A Mark Shaw backlot photograph of Natalie Wood for LIFE magazine in November 1956. Not seen is the Vespa scooter she was seate...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Tiger Morse Black Leotard e4, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse Black Leotard e4, 1961. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Tiger Morse Black Leotard h6, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse Black Leotard h6, 1961. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Mark Shaw Portrait in Striped Shirt with Camera
Located in New York, NY
Mark Shaw Portrait in Striped Shirt with Camera. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo ra...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Dior, Alla in Croque-mitaine with Seated, 1953.
Located in New York, NY
Dior, Alla in Croque-mitaine Seated, 1953. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag pape...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Mod Girl, Playfully Crossing Eyes, Close Up, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Mod Girl Crosseyed Alternative -- Mademoiselle Model Having Fun. An out take from a photo shoot for the June 1958 issue of Mademoiselle, Mark Shaw caught a model having fun! Image si...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward Writing, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Zao Wou Ki Portrait with Nude Painting, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Zao Wou Ki Portrait with Nude Painting, circa 1950 -- A rare portrait of Zao Wou Ki taken by Mark Shaw for Art News circa 1950. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). Al...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Tiger Morse Black Dress b3, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse Black Dress b3, 1961. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each p...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Tiger Morse in Orange, Antiques 01, New York, 1962
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse in Orange, Antiques 01, New York, 1962. Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Mark Shaw Portrait in Striped Shirt with Camera
Located in New York, NY
Mark Shaw Portrait in Striped Shirt with Camera. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo ra...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Tiger Morse Black Dress c11, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Tiger Morse Black Dress c11, 1961. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each ...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey on Bicycle, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey on Bicycle, 1953 -- Photographed for the December 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey Hepburn rides a bike from the makeup department to the set where filming began at 9 o'clock. Image...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Walking Away and Looking Back, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Walking Away, 1953 -- A frequently reproduced photo of Audrey Hepburn, published in LIFE in December, 1953. Audrey is shown strolling in front of her Beverly Hills apa...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn r7_2, 1953 -- Shot on the set of Paramount's Sabrina Fair, this image is an out take from photos used for the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Audrey Hepburn was said t...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey on Set of Sabrina, Practices Lines, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey on Set of Sabrina, Practices Lines, CU, audrey_03, 1953 -- Photographed on the set of Sabrina, Audrey Hepburn is reviewing her lines. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22"...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Front, Mouth Closed, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006v3. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each pr...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Left Shoulder Front, Eye Sparkle, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006v4. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each pr...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Left Shoulder Front, Looking Up, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006v1. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each pr...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Mod Girl, Playfully Crossing Eyes, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Mademoiselle Model Having Fun -- An out take from a photo shoot for the June 1958 issue of Mademoiselle, Mark Shaw caught a model having fun! Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" p...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Left Shoulder Front, Eye Sparkle, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006v4. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each pr...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Front, Mouth Closed, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006v3. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each pr...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Front, Mouth Closed, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006v3. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each pr...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Mod Girl, Playfully Crossing Eyes, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Mademoiselle Model Having Fun -- An out take from a photo shoot for the June 1958 issue of Mademoiselle, Mark Shaw caught a model having fun! Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" p...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, John F. Portrait, Left Shoulder Front, Looking Up, 1959
Located in New York, NY
John F. Kennedy Portrait, 006v1. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each pr...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Designers' Homes, Viky Reynaud wearing Desses Dahlias, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Designers' Homes, Viky Reynaud in Desses with Dahlias -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, socialite Viky Reynaud, a recent high school graduate, models a ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Joan Miro at Work in Studio, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Miro Close Up, at Work, 1955 -- Joan Miro photographed for LIFE magazine in his tiny studio in Barcelona by Mark Shaw in 1955. Miro is shown working on his current piece. Image size ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Joan Miro Portrait in Blue, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Miro Portrait in Blue, Vertical 1955 -- Joan Miro photographed for LIFE magazine in his tiny studio in Barcelona by Mark Shaw in 1955. This LIFE story fe...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedy, Jackie in Pink Dress, John at Podium
Located in New York, NY
Jackie in Pink Dress nb_119 -- A Portrait of Jackie. Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle phot...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Designer's Homes, Teal Dior Gown in Gold Room, Red Furniture, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Designer’s Homes Teal Dior Gown in Gold Room. Furniture adjusted to Red -- Outtake from a 1960 photo shoot for Life Magazine, this image was photographed in a grand Parisian residenc...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Picasso with Bettina and Umbrella, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Picasso with Bettina and Umbrella -- Photographed for LIFE in 1955 in his new Cannes Villa, La Californie, Picasso celebrates his Fashion debut by clowning around with an umbrella. Top French Model, Bettina Graziani wears an outfit by American Fashion Designer Claire McCardell. The shirt's pattern is in the style of a Picasso still life. All the Picasso paintings pictured had been completed within the past few months. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A photograph in color of Picasso with model Bettina Graziani. She is wearing orange pants and an orange blouse...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Kennedys, Hyannis Beach, John, Jackie and Caroline, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Kennedy Unpublished Beach -- The Kennedys at Hyannis Beach Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in l...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Audrey Hepburn in Her Dressing Room, Knee Up and Looking Forward, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn in Dressing Room, c16_22, 1953 -- Out take from the photo essay shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 22" x ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Her Dressing Room, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c16_12 -- Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room. Out take from the photo essay shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrin, c1_35 – Audrey Hepburn gets a last minute touch up from the make up man on the set of Sabrina. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Eyes Closed, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Close – Out take from the photo essay for the December 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey Hepburn is seen with costume designer Edith Head. Imag...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Grace Kelly Pensive, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Grace Kelly Pensive -- Grace Kelly, later Princess Grace of Monaco, was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1954. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints ar...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn at Home, Heron Day Bed, Arms Crossed, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r19_6 -- Informal portrait of Audrey Hepburn. Out take from the cover shoot for the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36"...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Faces Forward with Book Open, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, r17_7 -- Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Hugs Knee, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, r17_2 -- 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 magazi...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Smiling, Center Frame, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, 54_0309a_c -- Audrey Hepburn was photographed for the June 1954 issue of Mademoiselle. Her dress is a Claire McCardell creation. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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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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