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Portrait Photography For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
Marilyn Monroe Holding Drink Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Candid black and white capture of star actress Marilyn Monroe posed sitting on a couch having a drink. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the Celebrity Vault archive...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White

Marilyn Monroe Holding Drink Vintage Press Print
Marilyn Monroe Holding Drink Vintage Press Print

Marilyn Monroe Holding Drink Vintage Press Print, 1950s

Elvis Presley Rocking Out on Stage
By Charles Trainor
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage 1957 image, artistically recolored, depicting music's new sensation Elvis Presley performing on stage. Elvis Aaron Presley, also known simply as Elvis, was an American si...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elvis Presley Rocking Out on Stage
Elvis Presley Rocking Out on Stage

Elvis Presley Rocking Out on Stage, 1955

Audrey Hepburn (1958) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversize
Located in London, GB
Audrey Hepburn (1958) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) AUDREY HEPBURN film actress (1929-1993)...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Audrey Hepburn (1958) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversize

Audrey Hepburn (1958) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversize, 1958 (Printed Later)

Slim Aarons - Nicholsons 1959 - Estate Stamped
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Nicholsons Cafe Nicholson in New York, 1959. Paper size 50 x 50 / 127 x 127 cm Estate Stamped Collection Edition to 150 Photo by Slim Aarons Printed in 2025 Limited to 150 p...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Slim Aarons - Nicholsons 1959 - Estate Stamped
Slim Aarons - Nicholsons 1959 - Estate Stamped

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons - Nicholsons 1959 - Estate Stamped, 1959 (Printed Later)

Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's Feather Hat
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of Audrey Hepburn posed in a feather hat for her role in "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Breakfast at Tiffany's is a 1961 American romantic comedy film directed b...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's Feather Hat
Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's Feather Hat

Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's Feather Hat, 1961

Elvis Presley and Sweetheart on Motorcycle
By Bob Williams
Located in Austin, TX
A Vintage 1957 image depicting music's new sensation Elvis Presley on his brand new Harley Davidson FLH in front of his new mansion home, Graceland. With him is his girlfriend actres...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elvis Presley and Sweetheart on Motorcycle
Elvis Presley and Sweetheart on Motorcycle

Elvis Presley and Sweetheart on Motorcycle, 1957

James Dean in Restroom
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Hilarious black and white candid shot of actor James Dean talking on the phone while using the restroom. James Dean was an American actor. He is remembered as a cultural icon of te...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

James Dean in Restroom
James Dean in Restroom

James Dean in Restroom, 1954

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"
By Bud Fraker
Located in Austin, TX
"Audrey Hepburn in a classic headshot from the 1953 film "Roman Holiday" Film and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn was a British actress, active during Hollywood's Golden Age. She was ...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"
Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday", 1953

Woman, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy, 1950s, 17.9 x 12.7 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away 1992. He started his career as a photographer in 1920. He was one of the first photogr...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Woman, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy, 1950s, 17.9 x 12.7 cm
Woman, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy, 1950s, 17.9 x 12.7 cm

Erich Andres
Woman, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy, 1950s, 17.9 x 12.7 cm, 1955

Marilyn Monroe in Shadows and Fur Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Visually gripping black and white vintage original photograph of Marilyn Monroe, posed in dramatic shadow surrounded by a fur stole. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print f...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White

Marilyn Monroe in Shadows and Fur Vintage Press Print
Marilyn Monroe in Shadows and Fur Vintage Press Print

Marilyn Monroe in Shadows and Fur Vintage Press Print, 1950s

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"
By Bud Fraker
Located in Austin, TX
Audrey Hepburn in a classic black and white headshot from the 1953 film "Roman Holiday". Film and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn was a British actress, active during Hollywood's Gold...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"
Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday"

Audrey Hepburn "Roman Holiday", 1953

Gordon C. MacKenzie, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-1950s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features the race driver Gordon C. MacKenzie in Franconia, New Hampshire. This is an estate stampe...
Category

1950s Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Lambda

Gordon C. MacKenzie, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Gordon C. MacKenzie, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

Slim Aarons
Gordon C. MacKenzie, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph, 1955, printed later

Marilyn Smiling
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Second in its series, this awesome black and white capture features Marilyn Monroe in her Hollywood prime - captured in a silk dress and fur stole. A classic image of the Hollywood...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Smiling
Marilyn Smiling

Marilyn Smiling, 1953

Martha Hyer Glamour Portrait
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful vintage portrait features Martha Hyer posed glamorously in the studio. Martha Hyer was an American actress. She is best remembered for her role as Gwen French in Some...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Martha Hyer Glamour Portrait
Martha Hyer Glamour Portrait

Martha Hyer Glamour Portrait, 1950s

Marilyn Monroe with Yves Montand Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Capture of Marilyn Monroe with Yves Montand on the set of "Lets Make Love", circa 1960. Let's Make Love is a 1960 American musical comedy film made by 20th Century Fox in DeLuxe Col...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White

Marilyn Monroe with Yves Montand Vintage Press Print
Marilyn Monroe with Yves Montand Vintage Press Print

Marilyn Monroe with Yves Montand Vintage Press Print, 1953

Ava Gardner (1951) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Brando As Stanley (1951) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (photo A.F. Archive/Alamy Archives). Actress Ava Gardner during the filming of Pandora And The Flying Dutchman...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ava Gardner (1951) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Ava Gardner (1951) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print, 1951 (Printed Later)

Bette Davis Smoking
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning artistically colored image of Bette Davis posed on an armchair in the studio, smoking a cigarette. Bette Davis was an American actress with a career spanning more than 50 ...
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1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bette Davis Smoking
Bette Davis Smoking

Bette Davis Smoking, 1933

Women at Work - Vintage Photograph About Women Rights - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Women at Work - Vintage Photograph About Women Rights is an original black and white photograph realized by an anonymous photographer. With the stamp of...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Women at Work - Vintage Photograph About Women Rights - 1950s

Women at Work - Vintage Photograph About Women Rights - 1950s, 1950s

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This iconic and elegant portrait captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth features actress Elizabeth Taylor on the set of the film "Giant" for her role as character Leslie Bene...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes
Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes, 1955

Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans, and Roy Rogers Singing
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Great candid black and white capture featuring Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans and her husband Roy Rogers, dressed in cowboy gear singing together. met Dale Evans in 1944 when they were...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans, and Roy Rogers Singing
Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans, and Roy Rogers Singing

Jimmy Stewart, Dale Evans, and Roy Rogers Singing, 1955

Sal Mineo in Santa Monica
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of 'Rebel Without a Cause' actor (alongside James Dean), Sal Mineo. Taken on Santa Monica beach by renowned photographer, Frank Worth in 1956. What's includ...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sal Mineo in Santa Monica
Sal Mineo in Santa Monica

Frank Worth
Sal Mineo in Santa Monica, 1958

Marilyn Monroe, "Bed"
By Milton H. Greene
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 3/20, estate-stamped. Includes black frame. Milton H. Greene, famous for his fashion photography and celebrity portraits from the golden age of Hollywood, met Marilyn Monroe on ...
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1950s Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe, "Bed"
Marilyn Monroe, "Bed"

Milton H. Greene
Marilyn Monroe, "Bed", 1953, printed later

Bette Davis (1935) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Bette Davis Eyes (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) 1935, Portrait of actress Bette Davis circa....
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Bette Davis (1935) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

Bette Davis (1935) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized, 1935 (Printed Later)

Ski Jump (1956) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
By H. Armstrong Roberts
Located in London, GB
Ski Jump (1956) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) 1st October 1956. A skier jumping into the air. Additional I...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ski Jump (1956) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

H. Armstrong Roberts
Ski Jump (1956) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized, 1956 (Printed Later)

Ann Blyth
Located in Austin, TX
Ann Blyth is an American actress and singer, often cast in Hollywood musicals, but also successful in dramatic roles. For her performance as Veda Pierce in the 1945 film Mildred Pier...
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Ann Blyth
Ann Blyth

Ann Blyth, 1950s

Campo dei Fiori, Rome - Vintage Photograph - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Campo dei Fiori, Rome is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, ...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Campo dei Fiori, Rome - Vintage Photograph - 1950s

Campo dei Fiori, Rome - Vintage Photograph - 1950s, 1950s

Ballet on Ice Skates - Vintage Photograph - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Ballet on ice skates is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1950s. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, p...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Ballet on Ice Skates - Vintage Photograph - 1950s

Ballet on Ice Skates - Vintage Photograph - 1950s, 1950s

Perry Como Shaving Comical Portrait
Located in Austin, TX
This quirky portrait features musician Perry Como receiving a "fresh shave", surrounded by friends and a puppet. Perry Como was an American singer, actor and television personality....
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Perry Como Shaving Comical Portrait
Perry Como Shaving Comical Portrait

Perry Como Shaving Comical Portrait, 1950s

Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In To Catch A theift(1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In To Catch A thief (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Paramount/Getty Images Archive London England). Cary Grant and Grace Kelly publicity por...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In To Catch A theift(1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In To Catch A theift(1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print, 1932 (Printed Later)

Joan Crawford Hanging Stockings
By Bert Six
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome and unique black and white studio portrait of Joan Crawford hanging stockings to dry on a clothing line. This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's includ...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Joan Crawford Hanging Stockings
Joan Crawford Hanging Stockings

Bert Six
Joan Crawford Hanging Stockings, 1951

Slim Aarons 'Royal Winner, HM Queen Elizabeth II'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
1955: Prince Philip, captain of the Windsor Park Team, with the Windsor Cup after his team beat India during the Ascot week Polo tournament of which he is sponsor.The cup was present...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Lambda

Slim Aarons 'Royal Winner, HM Queen Elizabeth II'
Slim Aarons 'Royal Winner, HM Queen Elizabeth II'

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons 'Royal Winner, HM Queen Elizabeth II', 1955 (printed later)

Make Up Mirror (1953) - Silver Gelatin Print
By Thurston Hopkins
Located in London, GB
Make Up Mirror (1953) - Silver Gelatin Print (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Picture Post/Getty Images Archive) 8th August 1953: Judy Dunlop, a participant in the Holiday Girl...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Make Up Mirror (1953) - Silver Gelatin Print

Thurston Hopkins
Make Up Mirror (1953) - Silver Gelatin Print, 1953 (Printed Later)

Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long Getting Gas
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage capture of Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long getting gas in a classic car. Mamie Van Doren is an American actressmodelsingerand sex symbol. She is perhaps best remembered fo...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long Getting Gas
Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long Getting Gas

Mamie Van Doren and Richard Long Getting Gas, 1956

Marilyn On The Roof (1955) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
By Ed Feingersh
Located in London, GB
Marilyn On The Roof (1955) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Ed Feingersh/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) American actress Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) leans over the bal...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Marilyn On The Roof (1955) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Ed Feingersh
Marilyn On The Roof (1955) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print, 1955 (Printed Later)

Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-1950s winter photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features skiers at the Cranmore Mountain Resort, North Conway, New Hampshire, USA, 1955. This is an e...
Category

1950s American Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Lambda

Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

Slim Aarons
Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph, 1955-printed later

Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-1950s winter photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features skiers at the Cranmore Mountain Resort, North Conway, New Hampshire, USA, 1955. This is an e...
Category

1950s American Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Lambda

Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

Slim Aarons
Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph, 1955-printed later

Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-1950s winter photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features skiers at the Cranmore Mountain Resort, North Conway, New Hampshire, USA, 1955. This is an e...
Category

1950s American Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Lambda

Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

Slim Aarons
Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph, 1955-printed later

Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-1950s winter photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features skiers at the Cranmore Mountain Resort, North Conway, New Hampshire, USA, 1955. This is an e...
Category

1950s American Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Lambda

Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

Slim Aarons
Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph, 1955-printed later

New England Skiing (1955) - Limited Estate Stamped - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
New England Skiing (1955) - Limited Estate Stamped - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo By Slim Aarons/Getty Images Archive) Two female skiers outside the Carroll Reed...
Category

1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

New England Skiing (1955) - Limited Estate Stamped - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Slim Aarons
New England Skiing (1955) - Limited Estate Stamped - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print, 1955 (Printed Later)

Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Capture of Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis candid and laughing. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, singer, and model. Famous for playing comedic "blonde bombshell" characters,...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis
Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis

Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis, 1959

Natalie Wood and Patrick Wayne Goofing Around on Set
Located in Austin, TX
Young Natalie Wood and Patrick Wayne, son of the legend John Wayne goofing around on the set of "The Searchers". period doubleweightcaptured by Globe Photos. The Western film directe...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Natalie Wood and Patrick Wayne Goofing Around on Set
Natalie Wood and Patrick Wayne Goofing Around on Set

John Hamilton
Natalie Wood and Patrick Wayne Goofing Around on Set, 1955

Elizabeth Taylor: Elephant Walk
Located in Austin, TX
The ever-stunning Elizabeth Taylor descending a staircase for her role in "Elephant Walk", circa 1954. Elephant Walk is a 1954 American drama film produced by Paramount Pictures, di...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor: Elephant Walk
Elizabeth Taylor: Elephant Walk

Elizabeth Taylor: Elephant Walk, 1954

'New England Skiing' Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
New England Skiing (1955) - Limited Estate Stamped - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Slim Aarons/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) A skier carrying his boots in New Hampshire, 1955...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

'New England Skiing' Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print

Slim Aarons
'New England Skiing' Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print, 1955 (Printed Later)

Guests At The Furstenberg Villa (1975) Limited Estate Stamped - Grande XL
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Guests At The Furstenberg Villa (1975) Limited Estate Stamped - Grande XL (Photo By Slim Aarons) Elena Pratolongo, Prince Edward Egon von Furstenberg, Contessa Geronaffo, Luca Stu...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Guests At The Furstenberg Villa (1975) Limited Estate Stamped - Grande XL

Slim Aarons
Guests At The Furstenberg Villa (1975) Limited Estate Stamped - Grande XL, 2020

Jane Russell in Crowd
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white candid capture features a radiant Jane Russell stands out from the crowd while arriving for an event in Hollywood, California, circa 1958. Jane Russell was an ...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Jane Russell in Crowd
Jane Russell in Crowd

Jane Russell in Crowd, 1958

Kennedy Holiday (1959)
By Phillip Harrington
Located in London, GB
Kennedy Holiday (1959) (Photo By Phillip Harrington) 21 August 1959. John F. Kennedy sailing on the Victura with Jackie and friends Additional ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Kennedy Holiday (1959)

Phillip Harrington
Kennedy Holiday (1959), 2020

Carole Lombard (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Carole Lombard (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (photo by ScreenProd / Alamy Archives) 1932, Actress and fashion model Carole Lombard Additional I...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Carole Lombard (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Carole Lombard (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print, 1932 (printed later)

Barbara Nichols in Dressing Room
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
"Black and white capture by celebrity photographer Frank Worth of star actress Barbara Nichols in her dressing room. Known for her brassy or comic roles in films in the 1950s and 1...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Barbara Nichols in Dressing Room
Barbara Nichols in Dressing Room

Barbara Nichols in Dressing Room, 1950's

Pool at Lake Tahoe, Estate Edition, Landscape Photograph Sierra Nevada Mountains
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This landscape photograph by iconic mid-century photographer Slim Aarons depicts bathers by a pool at the Tahoe Tavern on the shore of Lake Tahoe, California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, 1959. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic allure of Slim Aarons' 'Lake Tahoe Pool,' a stunning estate photograph that captures the essence of 1950s summer leisure at the Tahoe Tavern, California. This piece is a window into a bygone era, where bathers bask by a dazzling turquoise pool, framed by the towering majesty of pine trees, with the Sierra Nevada mountains and the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe forming a breathtaking backdrop. This idyllic scene is adorned with vintage holidaymakers lounging under chic fringed pastel umbrellas, embodying the effortless style and elegance that Aarons is renowned for. The tranquil poolside setting, framed by nature's grandeur, creates a captivating contrast between serene relaxation and the wild beauty of the Californian landscape. Slim Aarons Pool at Lake Tahoe Chromogenic Lambda print C-type print on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper, Crisp detail, continuous tone and brilliant color Paper weight 210gms Matte Satin Surface Captured 1959, Printed later Collector gets the next number in the edition Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century. The Slim Aarons Estate has released the limited Estate edition as a Lambda print, which is a modern c-type prints. They have chosen Lambda prints for their sharpness, clarity, colour saturation and quality, compared to archival inkjet prints. Lambda printing gives true continuous tone. Photograph is unframed Slide show includes a close-up of the Slim Aarons estate's stamp. Collector will get the next number in the edition * We are pleased to offer the entire archive of the Slim Aarons Estate, offering the official Slim Aarons Estate Edition (only offered in this edition of 150). Internal: Lake Tahoe, vintage tahoe...
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1950s American Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Giclée

Pool at Lake Tahoe, Estate Edition, Landscape Photograph Sierra Nevada Mountains
Pool at Lake Tahoe, Estate Edition, Landscape Photograph Sierra Nevada Mountains

Slim Aarons
Pool at Lake Tahoe, Estate Edition, Landscape Photograph Sierra Nevada Mountains, 1959

Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell in The Seven Year Itch Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white film still of Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewing posed in living room scene for "The Seven Year Itch", circa 1955. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the ...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White

Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell in The Seven Year Itch Vintage Press Print
Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell in The Seven Year Itch Vintage Press Print

Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell in The Seven Year Itch Vintage Press Print, 1955

James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Great candid capture by celebrity photographer Frank Worth of Hollywood stars Ursula Andress and James Dean at the Oscars dinner. James Dean was an American actor. He is remembered...
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner
James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner

James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner, 1955

Sophia Loren in the Film 'The Pride and the Passion'
Located in Austin, TX
Film still featuring Sophia Loren in The Pride and the Passion 1957. The Pride and the Passion is a 1957 American Napoleonic-era war film in Technicolor and VistaVision from United ...
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sophia Loren in the Film 'The Pride and the Passion'
Sophia Loren in the Film 'The Pride and the Passion'

Sophia Loren in the Film 'The Pride and the Passion', 1957

Katharine Hepburn in "Holiday"
By Alexander Kahle
Located in Austin, TX
A classic film still of Kathrine Hepburn on the set of the classic 1938 film "Holiday". Katharine Hepburn was an American actress in film, stage, and television. Hepburn's career a...
Category

1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Katharine Hepburn in "Holiday"
Katharine Hepburn in "Holiday"

Katharine Hepburn in "Holiday", 1938

Graziella Venturi and the Juggling Doves - Vintage Photograph - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Graziella Venturi and the juggling doves is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1950s. The photo depicts the trainer, Graziella Venturi, at the show of the Orfei National C...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Graziella Venturi and the Juggling Doves - Vintage Photograph - 1950s
Graziella Venturi and the Juggling Doves - Vintage Photograph - 1950s

Graziella Venturi and the Juggling Doves - Vintage Photograph - 1950s, 1950s

Grace Kelly: Classic Portrait of Elegance
By Bud Fraker
Located in Austin, TX
This elegant full-length studio portrait features the 'Princess of Grace', Grace Kelly. This image captures the star in a tulle skirt, sitting on steps inside of a photo studio. Gra...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Grace Kelly: Classic Portrait of Elegance
Grace Kelly: Classic Portrait of Elegance

Grace Kelly: Classic Portrait of Elegance, 1954

The Supremes in Sequins
By Walter Looss
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely group portrait features The Supremes posed in sequined gowns. The Supremes were an American female singing group and the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

The Supremes in Sequins
The Supremes in Sequins

The Supremes in Sequins, 1959

Elizabeth Taylor Up Close in "Giant"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome capture of starlet Elizabeth Taylor up close behind the scenes while filming 'Giant', 1955. Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film, about sprawling epic covering...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Up Close in "Giant"
Elizabeth Taylor Up Close in "Giant"

Elizabeth Taylor Up Close in "Giant", 1955

Carole Lombard Dramatic Portrait in Hat
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white image features Carole Lombard in a dramatically lit portrait, posed profile in a large brimmed hat. Carole Lombard was an American film actress. She wa...
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1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Carole Lombard Dramatic Portrait in Hat
Carole Lombard Dramatic Portrait in Hat

Carole Lombard Dramatic Portrait in Hat, 1930s

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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