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Portrait Photography For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1920s
Union Jack Trunks (1969) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Union Jack Trunks (1969) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Michael Webb/Getty Images) Two models in Union Jack swimwear posing in Trafalgar Square to promote tourism to Gibral...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

The Beatles, Black and White Photography, Studio Shoot, 1967, 20, 2 x 15 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With a line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as the mo...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Lance York
By Champion Studio
Located in New York, NY
Color photograph Inscribed, stamped, dated, and numbered, verso Photograph by Walter Kundzicz. This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. About the artist: Walter Kundzicz’s Champion Studio is known for male physique photographs mostly from the late 1950s to early 1960s. Branching out from the muscle beefcake photography...
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1960s Other Art Style Portrait Photography

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Color

View of San Francisco from the bay, 1962.
Located in Cologne, DE
This black-and-white photograph showcases the distinctive skyline of San Francisco as seen from the waterfront, likely captured during the 1960s. The image captures a series of high-...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White

King Bhumibol And Queen Sirikit Of Thailand - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
King Bhumibol And Queen Sirikit Of Thailand Vintage Photo is a black-and-white photograph, representing a photo of Official Travel In France, realized in...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Film Still from "The Taming of the Shrew"
Located in Austin, TX
Elizabeth Taylor in "The Taming of the Shrew" The Taming of the Shrew is a 1967 period romantic comedy film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, based on William Shakespeare's play about ...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

MAN RAY (1890-1976), RAYOGRAPH, 1923 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: RAYOGRAPH Date Of Negative: 1923 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 1934 1st Edi...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

Natalie Wood with Balloons
By Mel Traxel
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white portrait features Natalie Wood posed with balloons for her role in "Inside Daisy Clover". Natalie Wood was an American-Russian actress. She began her c...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

The Beatles, Hard Day's Night
Located in Austin, TX
The Beatles getting their hair combed on the set of A Hard Days Night. The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group, whose best-known line-up compri...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe in Black Swimsuit Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white full length vintage original photograph features starlet Marilyn Monroe posed smiling in a black bathing suit. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print fr...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White

Steve McQueen at the Time of "The Reivers"
Located in Austin, TX
Steve McQueen at the time of "The Reivers", pictured smiling and looking left, hand in mouth. Steve McQueen was an American actor. His antihero persona, emphasized during the height...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Hugh Hefner, Black and White Photograph of Playboy Magazine Founder and Editor
Located in New york, NY
By American photographer Burt Glinn a black-and-white 14" x 11" photograph on fiber paper (gelatin silver print) of Editor-in-chief Hugh Hefner who wrote for the magazine he founded,...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Charlotte Rampling (1966)
Located in London, GB
Charlotte Rampling (1966) (Photo By Phillip Harrington) 7th September 1966 Charlotte Rampling and Joanna Pettit, gambling at The Pair of Shoes, a...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

MAN RAY (1890-1976), ARNOLD SCHOENBERG, 1934 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: ARNOLD SCHOENBERG Date Of Negative: 1934 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 1934...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

MICHAEL CAINE PORTRAIT 1964 - signed
Located in London, GB
MICHAEL CAINE PORTRAIT 1964 MICHAEL CAINE – 1964 signed limited edition of 15 only. silver gelatin This Michael Caine Portrait by Duffy was taken in 1964, the same year that the f...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Light and Shadow, Gina Lollobrigida
By Armando Pietrangeli
Located in Austin, TX
The beautiful Gina Lollobrigida is captured here dramatically in this striking 1960's photograph by noted Italian fashion photographer, Armando Pietrangeli. Gina Lollobrigida is an...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Cricketers on the Pitch, Belfast, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 1960s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features cricketers on the pitch, Belfast, 1962. This is an estate stamped and hand numbered edit...
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1960s American Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Lambda

The Rolling Stones on the Train from Marseilles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
23.6 x 15.7 in (60 x 40 cm) Digital C-Type Print Edition of 15 Price does not include tax.
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1960s Portrait Photography

Ravishing Rampling (1966)
Located in London, GB
Ravishing Rampling (1966) (Photo By Phillip Harrington) 7th September 1966. Charlotte Rampling at The Pair of Shoes, a casino in London. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 12x16...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Raquel Welch: Tipped Over
Located in Austin, TX
This quirky color image features American actress and singer, Raquel Welch. She first won attention for her role in Fantastic Voyage (1966), after which she won a contract with 20th ...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Vintage Portrait of Edith Piaf Smiling - 1963
Located in Roma, IT
Smiling Portrait of Édith Piaf is a vintage photograph by Léonard De Raemy for Parimage agency. Print on single-coated paper, excellent conditions. Agency...
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1960s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Led Zeppelin: Couch Rehearsal
Located in Austin, TX
Great black and white capture of members of Led Zeppelin practicing on their instruments in a living room. Led Zeppelin was an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Mick Jagger 1965 Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
LONDON – FEBRUARY 26: English singer, songwriter and lead singer of the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, at Television House Studios during rehearsals for the ITV show “Ready Steady Go!”...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin Partying at the Chateau
Located in Austin, TX
Shot of Led Zeppelin standing in a group, shot under a staircase during the Chateau Marmont set with Jay Thompson. Widely considered one of the most successful, innovative, and inf...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Terry O'Neill 'Raquel Welch and Ringo Starr'
Located in New York, NY
Raquel Welch and Ringo Starr, 1969 silver gelatin print 40 x 30 inches edition of 50 Estate signature stamped edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity American actress Raquel...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Charlotte Rampling (1966) Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Charlotte Rampling (1966) (Photo By Phillip Harrington) 7th September 1966 Charlotte Rampling and Joanna Pettit, gambling at The Pair of Shoes, a...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

The Rolling Stones "Stones Into Camera" London 1968
Located in Austin, TX
“Stones Into Camera” by Michael Joesph from the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, Hampstead, London, 1968. Featuring Mi...
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1960s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Sophia Loren - Oversize Archival Pigment Print
Located in London, GB
Sophia Loren - Venice 1955 Oversize Archival Pigment Print Absolutely Exquisite HUGE 40 x 40" inches / 101 x 101 cm paper size print. Unframed. Produced on authentic Hahnemühle p...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Norman Parkinson 'Celia Hammond wearing goggles, for Queen magazine, 1964'
Located in New York, NY
Celia Hammond wearing goggles, for Queen magazine, 1964 Celia Hammond wearing goggles, for Queen magazine, 1964 C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso with certi...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Brigitte Bardot Sledding
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white action shot of star actress Brigitte Bardot having fun while sledding. Brigitte Bardot often referred to by her initials B.B., is a French former actress, singer, an...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

The Rolling Stones "Swarkestone Contact Sheet" Beggars Banquet
Located in Austin, TX
“Swarkestone Contact Sheet” by Michael Joesph from the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, Hampstead, London, 1968. Featu...
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1960s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Led Zeppelin at Chateau Marmont
Located in Austin, TX
Incredible 1969 photograph of one of the world's greatest rock bands, Led Zeppelin. This photograph was taken by Jay Thompson during a memorable photo shoot at LA's Chateau Marmont. ...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

MAN RAY (1890-1976), HENRI MATISSE, 1922 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: HENRI MATISSE Date Of Negative: 1922 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 1934 1st...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

Prince Charles III Skying - Vintage Photo - 1964
Located in Roma, IT
Prince Charles III Skying- Vintage Photo realized in 1964. Good conditions and aged.
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams
Located in Senoia, GA
8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams photographed January 20, 1966. This is a print tha...
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1960s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Californian Party, San Francisco, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 1990s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features the Belgian born actress Audrey Hepburn (1929 - 1993) socialising at a party in San Francisco. This is an estate stamp...
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Cricket in Antigua (1960) - Limited Estate Stamped
Located in London, GB
Cricket in Antigua (1960) - Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) Cricketers on the field during a match between the Leeward Islands and the MCC, Antigua, West Indies, ...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Young Prince Charles III - Vintage Photo - 1965
Located in Roma, IT
Young Prince Charles III- Vintage Photo realized in 1965. Good conditions and aged.
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Choreographer/Director ("A Chorus Line") Michael Bennett signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Choreographer/Director ("A Chorus Line") Michael Bennett - 1966. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the print verso...
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1960s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Paul Wunderlich smoking
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Portrait of Paul Wunderlich smoking by his wife Karin Székessy. Printed as a Photo serigraph and signed by the artist. 'Paul Wunderlich smoking’ By Karin Székessy Medium - Photo ser...
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1960s Other Art Style Portrait Photography

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Screen

Touch of Dew: Lisa Fonssagrives, New York
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print Signed in pencil, verso 16 x 20 inches, sheet size 14 x 18.25 inches, image size This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Lillian Bassma...
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1960s American Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rolling Stones [Avebury Hill]
Located in London, GB
David Bailey Rolling Stones [Avebury Hill], 1968 Archival Inkjet on paper Signed by the artist, on verso Image: 50.8 x 74.92 cm Sheet: 58.4 x 82.53 cm Edition of 10
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

Visiting Disneyland Anaheim 1962
Located in Cologne, DE
This black-and-white photograph offers a stunning view of Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle, taken during the 1960s. The castle is perched atop a rocky outcrop, towering over the s...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White

REGGIE KRAY & GRANDFATHER – LONDON 1967 signed limited edition
Located in London, GB
REGGIE KRAY & GRANDFATHER JIMMY ‘CANNONBALL’ LEE – LONDON 1967 signed limited edition silver gelatin print Reggie Kray of the London gangster duo the Krays twins - shot by Duffy sparring with his Grandad – The infamous bare-knuckle boxer Jimmy ‘Cannonball’ Lee in London’s East End 1967. AT DUFFY’S MEMORIAL SERVICE LORD DAVID PUTTNAM ADDRESSED THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DUFFY AND SAID ‘THE WORLD NEEDS MORE DUFFY’S.’ HE THEN WENT ON TO CALL HIM A MAVERICK, SOMEBODY WHO WAS PREPARED TO TAKE RISKS WITH HIS ART FORM AND DESCRIBED DUFFY AS A ‘SUPREMELY TALENTED AND ESOTERIC MAN.’ ‘A man who thrived on risks and challenges, who lived to create.’ In 2013 Duffy was voted as one of the top most 100 influential photographer’s of all time and he richly deserves that title. When Duffy felt he had pushed the boundaries as far as he could and was no longer satisfied with stills photography he abruptly shut his studio, attempted to burn all of his negatives and moved into commercials. Despite repeated requests to return to still photography, give interviews or discuss his career, he became reclusive and his remaining negatives would have stayed in boxes under the stairs had it not been for the persistence of his eldest son, Chris. Chris realised that Duffy’s name was slowly slipping into obscurity and regularly tried to persuade him to do something with his remaining archive. It wasn’t until 2006 when Duffy was diagnosed with the degenerative lung disease Pulmonary Fibrosis that he finally gave Chris the green light to start putting the archive together. The process was a labour of love for the first few years. Organising, scanning and databasing his negatives took many hours whilst Chris was running his own photographic studio. In 2009 the opportunity to exhibit at Chris Beetles Gallery in Mayfair London (now Beetles & Huxley) gave Duffy the platform for his first ever exhibition which was hailed with great critical acclaim. The exhibition ignited an incredible interest in his work and there were regular queues to see the show. During the process of putting the exhibition together, the BBC commissioned a documentary on Duffy’s life and work which aired in 2010. Chris then started on the first monograph but sadly Duffy was never to see this and passed away on 31st May 2010. Since 2010 Duffy’s work has been exhibited in numerous museums and galleries around the world. In 2012 the Victoria and Albert Museum requested use of the original Aladdin Sane record cover ‘dye transfer’ print for their British Design 1948-2012 cultural exhibition. In 2013 the V&A approached the archive for use of the newly released ‘Eyes Open’ version as the lead image for the ‘David Bowie is’ exhibition. This exhibition has achieved record breaking numbers in several venues and has been seen by over 1.5 million visitors. Duffy’s name has now become recognised by an international audience and is now firmly back on the map. In 2014 Duffy’s second book was released – Duffy Bowie: Five Sessions which covers his work with David Bowie. Written by Chris Duffy and Kevin Cann the book explores the chemistry and creation of these five iconic sets of images illustrated with interviews from people who were directly involved. The book is also available in French and Italian. The archive is made up of negatives and contact sheets that have been retrieved from numerous UK and international publications; Vogue, French Elle, Glamour, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph to name but a few in addition to work held by independent archives. The process of exhibiting Duffy’s work continues and the future holds several more book projects illuminating Duffy’s eclectic and influential work. ARCHIVE TIMELINE 2008 The Duffy Archive was established by Chris Duffy. 2009 BBC Documentary “The Man Who Shot The Sixties” One hour documentary on Duffy’s life and work. First exhibition at Chris Beetles Gallery Mayfair, London (now Beetles & Huxley)* See Exhibits page for full list of exhibition since 2009
 2010 Duffy passed away 31st May 2010 2011 Publication of first monograph “Duffy Photographer” Published by ACC Editions features over 160 iconic images from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s and in 2011 the V&A Museum London requested Duffy prints for their permanent collection.
 2012 Solo Exhibitions and contributions in Italy, Paris, Amsterdam, Spain, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London and Australia. See Exhibitions section for more exhibits. 2013 David Bowie Is launched at the V&A Museum with Aladdin Sane as the lead image. Also named as one of one hundred ‘most influential photographers of all time’ by the British Journal of Photography. See Exhibitions section for more exhibits. 2014 Publication of Duffy / Bowie – “Five Sessions” Published by ACC Editions. Publication of French Elle – “In The Eyes of Brian Duffy” – Published in French by Glenat. David Bowie Is V&A Exhibition goes on tour to: Sao Paulo, Berlin and Chicago. See Exhibitions section for more exhibits. 2015 David Bowie 'Is' continues to tour Paris, Australia and the Netherlands.
 See Exhibitions section for more exhibits. 2016 David Bowie 'Is' continues to tour Italy and Japan. See Exhibitions section for more exhibits. 2017 David Bowie 'Is' reaches Barcelona. The Archive also contributed to Holden Luntz Gallery...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Guatemala, Tikal, Black and White Protography, ca. 1960s, 24, 4 x 24, 1 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Twiggy Mod Portrait
Located in Austin, TX
This mod portrait features Twiggy posed full-length in a white pantsuit. Twiggy is an English model, actress, and singer widely known by the nickname T...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jayne Mansfield on a Swing
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of Jayne Mansfield smiling while hanging from a swing. Jayne Mansfield was an American actress and Playboy Playmate. A sex symbol of the 1950s and early 196...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

MAN RAY (1890-1976), SURREAL DISTORTED HOUSE, 1920 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: SURREAL DISTORTED HOUSE REFLECTION Date Of Negative: 1920 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Da...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy Sailing
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1960's photograph depicting President JFK, John F. Kennedy, and the First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy sailing in beautiful Hyannisport. Fine period ...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

Zion National Park, 1968
Located in Cologne, DE
This black-and-white photograph captures a stunning view from the Observation Point in Zion National Park, Utah, taken in 1968. The image showcases the d...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White

John Lennon, Adelaide Stage Show, 1964
Located in Cologne, DE
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With a line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as the mo...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Pop And Society - Oversize
Located in London, GB
Pop And Society Marianne Faithfull, the Honorable Desmond Guinness and Mick Jagger sit on a sofa under a large gilt framed painting of a woman in 18th...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Vintage Silver Gelatin Magnum Press Photo Eve Arnold Marilyn Monroe Photograph
Located in Surfside, FL
Marilyn Monroe Vintage press photo. Photographer Eve Arnold for Magnum Photos. 1962 printed later. (I believe in the early 80's) Eve Arnold, OBE...
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1960s American Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sophia Loren - Oversize Archival Pigment Print
Located in London, GB
Sophia Loren - Venice 1955 Oversize Archival Pigment Print Absolutely Exquisite large 20 x 20" inches / 51 x 51 cm paper size print. Unframed. Produced on authentic Hahnemühle pho...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Checkered Flag - Oversize
Located in London, GB
Checkered Flag The checkered flag signals the end of the race during the 1963 Nassau Speed Week. 60 x 40" inches / 152 x 101 cm paper size Estate S...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Twiggy – at David Steen’s Home, Surrey, 1967 Limited Estate Print
Located in London, GB
Twiggy – at David Steen’s Home, Surrey, Lesley Lawson (born 19 September 1949) is an English model, actress, and singer widely known by the nickname Twiggy. She was a British cultu...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Audrey Hepburn "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
Located in Austin, TX
This elegant black and white promotional portrait features Audrey Hepburn in her role for "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Breakfast at Tiffany's is a 1961 American romantic comedy film di...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Janis Joplin Drinking Backstage
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of musician and singer Janis Joplin smiling and holding up a glass backstage. Janis Joplin was an American singer and songwriter. One of the most iconic and...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Portrait Photography for Sale on 1stDibs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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