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Portrait Photography For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 1990s
Untitled Sequence (Stranger than Paradise) - based on a Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled (Cowboys and Angels) – 2005 Edition of 5, plus 2 Artist Proofs 100x60 cm Archival C-Print, based on a Polaroid Certificate and Signature Label Artist Inventory No. 1346 Unm...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Angel and Charlie Brown (Chicks and Chicks and sometimes Cocks) - Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Angel and Charlie Brown (Chicks and Chicks and sometimes Cocks) - 2016 100x125cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Signature label and ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Impregnable - Heavenly Falls
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Impregnable' (Heavenly Falls) 2016 20x20cm, Edition of 10, Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid, Certificate and signature label artist inventory number: 19506.26 Not mounted...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Surrender Scarlet Ibis - animal photography, color photography
Located in New York, NY
In this series, Zilberberg creates animal montages as an expression of self-therapy, drawing attention to mindfulness and nature conservation. As an urbanite, functioning day-to-day ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Versailles-II, Francia
Located in New York, NY
Palazzo d'Avalos I, Napoli, 2016 C-print Signed, titled, dated and numbered edition of 5 on artist's label on verso. 39.5 x 47.5 inches 47.5 x 59 inches 71 x 88.5 inches Framing o...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Diamonds are forever
Located in New York City, NY
Leandro Franco Diamonds are forever, 2020 48 x 40 inches 120 x 100 cm Archival Pigment Print Edition of 10 Framed Fashion Photography - Portrait...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Paper

Le Corbusier, Marseille
Located in München, BY
Edition of 3 Also available in 54 x 80 cm / 21 x 31.5 in, Edition of 7, price on request A beautiful naked woman with brown hair iis lying on a stone bank in front of the Corbusier ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Caitlin and Charlie (Chicks and Chicks and sometimes Cocks)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Caitlin and Charlie (Chicks and Chicks) - 2017 50x49cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Certificate. Artist inve...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Untitled (29 Palms, CA) analog vintage print, mounted
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled (29 Palms, CA) - 1999 57x56cm, Edition 3/10, analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Artist inventory number: 285.03. Mounted on Aluminum with...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Metal

Braccio Nuovo, Musei Vaticani I
Located in New York, NY
Braccio Nuovo, Musei Vaticani I, 2011 100X120, 120X150, 180X225 39.40x47.28 47.28x59.10 70.92x88.65 edition of 5 each The photographer is based in Florence, and is fascinated how...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Wheels, 3rd Ward, Houston, Texas - Black and White Photograph, Black Artist
Located in Denton, TX
Open Edition Signed, titled, and dated in pencil on print verso by Earlie Hudnall, Jr. Gelatin silver print Paper size: 14 x 11 in., Image size: 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. Earlie Hudnall, who is one of the most notable African American photographers...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Douglas Booth and Aleksander Skarsgard, Diptych. Photo intervened by the artists
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hunter & Gatti wanted to pay tribute to the neo-expressionist Jane-Michel Basquiat's legacy by merging the celebrity portraits they had made in the past for fashion editorials and ca...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Oil, Acrylic, Archival Pigment, Mixed Media

The Lion Queen, Photography, Story teller, Hollywood, Lion
Located in München, BY
Edition of 3 More sizes on request. A woman in a beautiful dress tames a lion male. Tyler Shields is an American Photographer, screenwriter, director and former professional inline...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Equestrian Beauty #6
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series. The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Plexiglass, Archival Pigment

Unicorn (The Last Picture Show)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Unicorn (The Last Picture Show - 2005 20x20cm. Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory #1...
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1990s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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

Dreamgirl (The Last Picture Show)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Dreamgirl (The Last Picture Show) - 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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1990s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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

'Penelope and Hans' from the movie Immaculate Springs - starring Udo Kier
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Penelope and Hans' from the movie Immaculate Springs - 1998 - Edition of 10, 50x50cm, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Digital C-Print, based on an expired Polaroid. Signature Label and Ce...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Radha and Max on Dirt Road (29 Palms, CA) - 20x20cm each, Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Radha and Max on Dirt Road (29 Palms, CA) diptych - 1999 Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. 20x19.5cm each. 2 archival C-Prints, based on the 2 Polaroids. Artist inventory Numb...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Metal

Impregnable - Heavenly Falls
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Impregnable' (Heavenly Falls) 2016 20x20cm, Edition of 10, Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid, Certificate and signature label artist inventory number: 19506.26 Not mounted...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Bert stern "Marilyn Monroe black and white scarf " 2012
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bert stern Marilyn Monroe black and white scarf Mythical photo of the last seance (1962) Ink jet print by bert stern 2012 signed on both sides ...
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2010s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Tim - Guardian of Eden, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser "Tim - Guardian of Eden" Kenya 2019 Edition of 3 + 2 AP 4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints Signed, titled and numbered Sheet size 76 x 112 cm / 30 x 44.1 inch T...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Platinum

Ancient Goddess at Delos
Located in New York, NY
Ancient Goddess at Delos, 2014 Chromogenic lambda print 20 x 30 inches Edition of 10
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Utilita I, Wellington, United States, Horse Portrait, Equine Beauty
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series. The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Pigment

La vie c'est comme une cigarette, Paris
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 Also available in 73 x 100 cm / 28.7 x 43.3 in, Edition of 3, price on request A very sexy and beautiful naked woman is sitting on chair and smokes a cigarette in very ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Kali - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, Childhood. 21st Century, abstract
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Kali - 2021 60 x 50 cm, Edition of 10 + 2 Artist Proofs. Photograph printed in Hanemühle Baryta Photo Rag 340gr, based on the original reclaimed Fuji Instant Film Negative (not m...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

Ben
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print, painted frame (Edition of 4 + 1 AP) Signed and numbered, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Price includes mounting and ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Warrior and Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Shot on a 20x24 Polaroid camera, "Warrior and Mirror" is a one-of-a-kind print made only rarer by the limited availability of the device’s large-format film...
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1990s Portrait Photography

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Polaroid

John Biggers in His Studio by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., 1986, Gelatin Silver Print
Located in Denton, TX
John Biggers in His Studio by Earlie Hudnall, Jr. depicts John Biggers painting in his art studio, surrounded by paintings and art supplies. Gelatin silver print Paper size: 20 x 1...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Donut Kiss, The perfect Valentine's Day Photographic Arrangement of Donuts
Located in Southampton, NY
You have read about the extraordinary photographic arrangements of Donuts by Candice CMC on social media worldwide, and we are proud to represent her work. We have included in this ...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper

Done Crying (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Done Crying (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - 2013 20x20cm, Edition of 10, Archival C-Print, based on a Polaroid, Certificate and Signature label, artist Inventory #14083...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Keith Richards, Rolling Stones - Soldier Field, Chicago
Located in Toronto, ON
Open and Limited Edition C-Prints Hand Signed by Richard Beland 8" x 10" Unframed Open Edition 11" x 14" Unframed Open Edition 16" x 20" Unframed Open Edition 20" x 24" Unframed ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gabriela at twelve - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, Childhood. 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Gabriela at Twelve - 2020, 40x30cm, Edition of 10 + 2 Artist Proofs. Photograph printed in Hanemühle Baryta Photo Rag 340gr, based on a Fuji Instant Film original (not mounted). ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

Open Bitch. Limited Edition Color Portrait Photograph.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dreams and fantasies from the past and present are portrayed by Léa Bon’s subjects, which she uses as her own personal dolls. Léa Bon work is a profound exploration of dreams and fa...
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2010s Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Elaine Irwin Mellencamp, Unique with Gold Paint, For Pirelli 1998, Custom framed
Located in London, GB
The Pirelli Calendar, known and trade-marked as "The Cal", is an annual trade calendar which has been published by the UK subsidiary of the Italian tyre manufacturing company Pirelli...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Gold

Forma
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series. The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Plexiglass, Archival Pigment

On the rocks
Located in New York City, NY
David Drebin On the rocks, 2012 from "The morning After" series
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Eve Arnold - Marilyn Monroe reading Ulysses, Photography 1955, Printed After
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Marilyn Monroe reading Ulysses by James Joyce, New York, Long Island, 1955." All available sizes and editions: 24" x 20", Edition of 25 + 3 Artist Proofs 34" x 24", Edition of 25 +...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Large Cruella Donuts" Photographic arrangement of Donuts on Rag Paper 60x48"
Located in Southampton, NY
You have read about the extraordinary donut portraits by Candice CMC on social media world-wide and we are excited and proud to represent her work. I have included in this listing an image from some of the world-wide Social Media Buzz on Candice CMC and an image of her working in the studio. This large one of a kind photo arrangement titled "Large Cruella Donuts" by Candice CMC features a unique one of a kind donut created Approx. 60x48" image inspired by the 2021 Disney film "Cruella" staring Emma...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper

Love you David! (20% OFF LIST PRICE)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Phyllis Diller Love you David! Black & White Photograph on Archival Kodak Paper Year: 1993 Image Size: 8.75 x 6 inches (22.4 x 15.4 cm) Sheet Size: 10 x 8 inches (24.4 x 20.32 cm) Signed and dated in marker COA provided Phyllis Diller (1917–2012) was an American comedian, actress, author, musician, and visual artist, known for her eccentric stage persona, wild hair, self-deprecating humor, and iconic cackling laugh. One of the first female comics to achieve national fame, she influenced Joan Rivers, Roseanne Barr, and Ellen DeGeneres and had a strong gay following. Diller openly promoted plastic surgery, earning recognition from the cosmetic surgery industry. She appeared in 40+ films and numerous TV shows, including The Muppet Show, CHiPs, The Love Boat, Cybill, and Boston Legal, plus 11 seasons on The Bold and the Beautiful. Her voice roles included A Bug’s Life...
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1990s American Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Kirsten smokes (29 Palms, CA) - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Kirsten smokes (29 Palms, CA) - 1999 58x56cm, Edition of 10. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Certificate. Artist invento...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Seagull (Zuma Beach)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Seagull (Zuma Beach) - 1999 38x49cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artists Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature Label and Certificate. Artist Inventory # 502. Not moun...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Max, smoking in Car (29 Palms, CA) - 58x56cm, analog, Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Max, smoking in Car (29 Palms, CA) - 1999 58x56cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper, matte su...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

20th & Broadway
Located in Kansas City, MO
Paul McMillian 20th & Broadway Year: 2024 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuehle Baryta Rag Framed Size: 13 x 13 x 0.25 inches COA provided *Ready to hang; matted and framed in a min...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Tales of Bitter Doom #14
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Tales of Bitter Doom #14' by Carmen De Vos, Edition of 7, 30x30cm, 2018 digital c-print, based on a Polaroid mounted on Dibond - gloss coating, hand sign...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print, Color, Polaroid

Lenny Kravitz - Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto
Located in Toronto, ON
Open and Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Prints Hand Signed by Richard Beland 8" x 10" Unframed Open Edition 11" x 14" Unframed Open Edition 16" x 20" Unframed Open Edition 20" x ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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 Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Lucia at Fourteen - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Lucia at fourtenn - 2019 50 x 35 cm, Edition 1 of 5. Photograph printed in Hanemühle Baryta Photo Rag 340gr, based on a Hand painted Fuji Instant Film original (not mounted). Si...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

Lola's World
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These images are available as hand-pulled polymer photogravures, made with bone black and warm sepia inks on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper. Edition of 109 7 x 9 photopolymer gravure Signed numbered and dated by the artist. The photographs and poem that evolved into this series of photographs and the accompanying book “Yesterday” were made during the summer of 2020. Although much of the country was in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic, on this remote island off the coast of Maine, we still felt free from much of the toll that Covid was taking. Able to spend time outside, in nature, we had the illusion of safety, of normalcy almost, whilst at the same time being painfully aware of how the virus was increasingly touching everyone's lives. By then we all knew of people who had died, or become ill and we were managing the stress of futures shifting and plans that had been derailed, fearing what would come with the change of the seasons. That summer represented a pause in time, a moment where life could feel normal, when we were still holding on to a world of yesterdays. Maine-based photographic artist and writer Sal Taylor Kydd uses various photographic media in a personal narrative that explores themes around memory and belonging; combining her poetry with alternative processes of photography and object-making. Taylor Kydd’s fine art photographs have been exhibited throughout the country and internationally, including Barcelona, San Miguel De Allende, Portland, Boston and Los Angeles; and she has been featured in numerous publications, including Shots Magazine, Don’t Take Pictures Magazine, Lenscratch, Diffusion Annual and The Hand magazine. She has self-published a number of books combining her poetry with her photographs. Her books are in private and museum collections throughout the country including The Getty Museum, Bowdoin College, The Peabody Essex Museum and the Maine Women Writer’s Collection at the University of New England. Taylor Kydd’s latest book “Yesterday”, produced by Datz Press, is a limited edition book of poems and photographs that explores our sense of loss around the pandemic of 2020. Taylor Kydd is also a veteran workshop leader and educator and has led workshops and conducted portfolio reviews throughout the country and internationally with Maine Media, Santa Fe Workshops, Palm Beach Photography...
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2010s Romantic Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

Kate Moss Abstract, Reflection on Water, (new) – Albert Watson, Woman, Portrait
Located in Zurich, CH
ALBERT WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Kate Moss Abstract, Reflection on Water, (new) 1993 Archival pigment print Sheet 142 x 107 cm (55 7/8 x 42 1/8 in....
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sucubo II, Diptych. Limited Edition Portrait Photograph.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Why do we dream of a simple and unique image of Eden; What happens when pain represents our sanctuary... Léa Bon work is a profound exploration of dreams and fantasies, transcending...
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2010s Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Large Sophia Donuts" One of a kind Photo arrangement of Donuts 50x50" rag paper
Located in Southampton, NY
You have read about the extraordinary donut portraits by Candice CMC on social media world-wide and we are excited and proud to represent her work. I have included in this listing a...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper

Wheels, 3rd Ward, Houston, Texas
Located in Denton, TX
Open Edition VINTAGE gelatin silver print Paper size: 14 x 10 in., Image size: 10 x 10 in. Signed, titled, and dated in pencil on print verso. Earlie Hudnall, who is one of the most...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The Painted Spirit_Brooke Shaden_Photo_Velvet FineArtPaper, ed 1/15_Figure
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
BROOKE SHADEN The Painted Spirit, 2020 Photo on Velvet Fine Art Paper 10 × 10 in. Unframed 18.25 x 18.25 in. Framed Edition 1 of 15 Channeling the light and darkness inherent in hu...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Kate Moss Veil (color) – Albert Watson, Woman, Portrait, Erotic, Celebrity, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
ALBERT WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Kate Moss Veil (color), 1993 Special Carbon Series on lithographic paper image 76 x 56 cm (29 7/8 x 22 in.) Edition of 7, plus 2 AP; Ed. no. 3/7 Prin...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

'Hans' from the movie Immaculate Springs - starring Udo Kier
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Hans' from the movie Immaculate Springs - 1998 Edition of 10, 20x30cm, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on a Polaroid. Signature Label and Certificate. Artist inve...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Perfectio
Located in New York City, NY
Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty series. The legendary and complex relationship between humans and horses is an enduring one. The horse’s distinctive blend of grace and...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Plexiglass, Archival Pigment

Original Photography by Cyrille Druart
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Black and white original photography by Cyrille Druart. Edition: II/VIII Dimensions: 50 x 40 cm Cyrille Druart is a French photograph and arch...
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2010s Post-Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

My own private Travel Diary - Bishop, CA - Walking Lulu II
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
My own private Travel Diary - Bishop, CA - Walking Lulu II - 2001, 20x30cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid Slide. Certificate and ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print, Color, Polaroid

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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