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Portrait Photography For Sale
MAN RAY (1890-1976), SIDE PORTRAIT, 1926 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION
By Man Ray
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: SIDE PORTRAIT Date Of Negative: 1926 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogra...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

MAN RAY (1890-1976), SIDE PORTRAIT, 1926 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION

Man Ray
MAN RAY (1890-1976), SIDE PORTRAIT, 1926 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION, 1926

Elton John, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
Combined Edition 25 Also available in 50 x 60 cm/ 20 x 24 inch and as combined Edition 10 in 76 x 101 cm / 30 x 40 inch 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch Portrait of British singer and s...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Elton John, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait

Greg Gorman
Elton John, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait, 1994

Kate Moss at 16
By Jake Chessum
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Kate Moss by Jake Chessum, taken when she was an unknown 16 year old model, just starting her career. Jake recalls, "I had heard of Kate as she was...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Kate Moss at 16

Jake Chessum
Kate Moss at 16, 1990

Untitled from "Pia"
By Christopher Anderson
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes free shipping in the US and a 14-day return policy. All prints are made to order and will arrive in mint condition directly from Christopher Anderson...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digital P...

Untitled from "Pia"

Christopher Anderson
Untitled from "Pia", 2014 - Ongoing

Salvador Dali's Party, Estate Edition Photograph [Surrealist Dinner, Green+Red]
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1959: Surrealist painter Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989) with a red-haired woman in a green dress at a vintage ball in New York. The artist is captured with his characteristic walking st...
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1950s American Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Salvador Dali's Party, Estate Edition Photograph [Surrealist Dinner, Green+Red]
Salvador Dali's Party, Estate Edition Photograph [Surrealist Dinner, Green+Red]

Slim Aarons
Salvador Dali's Party, Estate Edition Photograph [Surrealist Dinner, Green+Red], 1959

Gloria Swanson in Fur
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white studio portrait of actress Gloria Swanson in a floor-length fur coat, circa 1950. Gloria Swanson was an American actress. She first achieved fame acting in dozens of...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Gloria Swanson in Fur
Gloria Swanson in Fur

AL Schafer
Gloria Swanson in Fur, 1950

Thelma Todd in Fur
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white closeup glamour portrait of classic film actress Thelma Todd posed in a fur coat and wide brimmed hat. Thelma Todd was an American actress and businesswoman who carried the nicknames "The Ice Cream Blonde" and "Hot Toddy". Appearing in about 120 feature films and shorts between 1926 and 1935, she is remembered for her comedic roles opposite ZaSu Pitts...
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1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Thelma Todd in Fur
Thelma Todd in Fur

Thelma Todd in Fur, 1930s

Axolotl - Contemporary British Art, Animal Photography, Underwater, Walking Fish
By Tim Flach
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order and lead times are between 15-20 days. All print prices include VAT. 'Axolotl' is a stunning C-Type print by contemporary British photographer Tim Flach. Edition 3/10. Flach has mainly become renown for his highly stylized animal portraits, which are far removed from traditional wildlife photography...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Axolotl - Contemporary British Art, Animal Photography, Underwater, Walking Fish

Tim Flach
Axolotl - Contemporary British Art, Animal Photography, Underwater, Walking Fish

Dolly Parton Little Sparrow by Jim Herrington
Located in Austin, TX
Pigment print of large format Polaroid original taken during the 'Little Sparrow' photo session, Nashville, 2000. 17x22" Archival pigment print on baryta 315 gsm, acid-free, 100% co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dolly Parton Little Sparrow by Jim Herrington

Jim Herrington
Dolly Parton Little Sparrow by Jim Herrington, 2000

Jon Provost And Lassie
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white capture features Jon Provost and Lassie looking away from the film scene "Lassie", circa, 1954.Lassie is an American television series that follows the adventure...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jon Provost And Lassie
Jon Provost And Lassie

Jon Provost And Lassie, 1954

Stoya Smoking
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Stoya by Markus Klinko, from a stunning collection of contemporary nudes from the celebrated photographer featuring amongst others, Dita Von Teese and Aubrey O’Day This print is ava...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Stoya Smoking

Markus Klinko
Stoya Smoking, Circa 2011

Debbie Harry Blondie 1977 portrait
By Michael Brennan
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Debbie Harry of Blondie by Michael Brennan, taken at the studio on East 45th in Manhattan, New York, USA, Febru...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Debbie Harry Blondie 1977 portrait

Michael Brennan
Debbie Harry Blondie 1977 portrait, 1977

Don't Give up on Us Baby (Till Death do us Part) - Contemporary, Polaroid
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Don't Give up on Us Baby (Till Death do us Part) - 2007 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Certificate and Signature...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Don't Give up on Us Baby (Till Death do us Part) - Contemporary, Polaroid

Stefanie Schneider
Don't Give up on Us Baby (Till Death do us Part) - Contemporary, Polaroid, 2005

Portrait of a Raven
By Kate Breakey
Located in Sante Fe, NM
When the trembling heart stops beating, what remains is a tiny beautiful corpse. I make a portrait to commemorate that life and to express my sorrow and regret. It’s my gesture towar...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait of a Raven
Portrait of a Raven

Kate Breakey
Portrait of a Raven, 2021

Singer Harry Belafonte, iconic portrait, Color 17 x 22" Exhibition Photograph
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
Singer, songwriter and social activist Harry Belafonte iconic portrait photographed in 1970. One of Mitchell's most beautiful color photographs. This e...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Singer Harry Belafonte, iconic portrait, Color 17 x 22" Exhibition Photograph
Singer Harry Belafonte, iconic portrait, Color 17 x 22" Exhibition Photograph

Jack Mitchell
Singer Harry Belafonte, iconic portrait, Color 17 x 22" Exhibition Photograph, 1970

Debbie Harry 1977
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition 16x20" print of Debbie Harry, lead singer of US band Blondie, photographed in London in 1977 by Brian Aris. Limited edition number 10...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Debbie Harry 1977

Brian Aris
Debbie Harry 1977, 1977

Anthony Bourdain at Katz's Deli by Jake Chessum
By Jake Chessum
Located in Austin, TX
Anthony Bourdain was famous for traveling the globe and exploring the local cuisine in No Reservations and Parts Unknown. As soon as he returned home t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Anthony Bourdain at Katz's Deli by Jake Chessum

Jake Chessum
Anthony Bourdain at Katz's Deli by Jake Chessum, 2008

Skiing Waiters, 1962 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Skiing Waiters, 1962 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print
Skiing Waiters, 1962 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print

Slim Aarons
Skiing Waiters, 1962 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print

Barbara Mullen
By Norman Parkinson
Located in New York, NY
Norman Parkinson Barbara Mullen, 1960 C print 40 x 30 inches Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso Irish-American fashion model Barbara Mullen photographed with dogs b...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Barbara Mullen

Norman Parkinson
Barbara Mullen, 1952

Marilyn Monroe in Rain Coat for Niagara Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white capture of actress Marilyn Monroe posed in a rain coat- a screen test for her role in "Niagara", circa 1953. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the C...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White

Marilyn Monroe in Rain Coat for Niagara Vintage Press Print
Marilyn Monroe in Rain Coat for Niagara Vintage Press Print

Marilyn Monroe in Rain Coat for Niagara Vintage Press Print, 1953

New York City, Harlem, Black and White Photo of African Americans, Fire Hydrant
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
Fire Hydrant, Harlem, 1963 by Leonard Freed is a 11.5" x 9.5" gelatin silver signed by the photographer Leonard Freed (on verso). Provenance: Freed Estate LITERATURE: W. A. Ewing, N...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

New York City, Harlem, Black and White Photo of African Americans, Fire Hydrant
New York City, Harlem, Black and White Photo of African Americans, Fire Hydrant

Leonard Freed
New York City, Harlem, Black and White Photo of African Americans, Fire Hydrant, 1963

Jim & Kevin
By Rick Day
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print Signed and numbered, recto 20 x 24 inches, sheet (Edition of 7) 11 x 14 inches, sheet (Edition of 20) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. About the artist: Rick Day is an American photographer based in New York City, who names Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts, and Victor Skrebneski as influences. His work concentrates on fashion advertising photography and video—his fashion spreads and images have been published in numerous publications across the world including “ELLE,” “Details,” “Vogue Italia,” “Männer,” “DNA,” and “GQ.” Day has produced four photography books since 2008, with BelAmi being the most recent (all published through Bruno Gmünder...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jim & Kevin
Jim & Kevin

Rick Day
Jim & Kevin

Frozen (16 pieces) Contemporary, Landscape, USA, Polaroid, Figurative, Ice, Snow
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Frozen (Stranger than Paradise) - 2001 Edition of 5 16 pieces, 48 x 47 cm each, 2.20 x 2.20 cm installed. Analog C-Prints, hand-printed by the artist, based on 16 Polaroids. Signat...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Metal

Frozen (16 pieces) Contemporary, Landscape, USA, Polaroid, Figurative, Ice, Snow
Frozen (16 pieces) Contemporary, Landscape, USA, Polaroid, Figurative, Ice, Snow

Stefanie Schneider
Frozen (16 pieces) Contemporary, Landscape, USA, Polaroid, Figurative, Ice, Snow, 2001

Ladies and Gentlemen (Marsha P. Johnson)
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. Work comes with a Certifica...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Polaroid

Ladies and Gentlemen (Marsha P. Johnson)

Andy Warhol
Ladies and Gentlemen (Marsha P. Johnson), 1975

Audrey in Paris, 1956 - Getty Archive, 20th Century Photography, Audrey Hepburn
Located in Brighton, GB
Taken from the world’s largest photographic archive, (Hulton Archive and Getty Images), the Getty Images Gallery collection features an extraordinary time capsule of the last century...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White

Audrey in Paris, 1956 - Getty Archive, 20th Century Photography, Audrey Hepburn

Audrey in Paris, 1956 - Getty Archive, 20th Century Photography, Audrey Hepburn

Clark Gable With a Sealyham Terrier
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white capture features smiling Clark Gable carrying pet Sealyham Terrier and looking away.Clark Gable was an American film actor, often referred to as ""The King of Ho...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Clark Gable With a Sealyham Terrier
Clark Gable With a Sealyham Terrier

Clark Gable With a Sealyham Terrier, 1950s

Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One"
By Homer van Pelt
Located in Austin, TX
Marlon Brando posed on a bike for the film "The Wild One". The Wild One is a 1953 American film noir crime film directed by Laszlo Benedek and produced by Stanley Kramer. It is mos...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One"
Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One"

Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in "The Wild One", 1953

New York, Harlem, African American Children, Black and White Photo, Fire Hydrant
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
Fire Hydrant, Harlem, 1963 by Leonard Freed is a 24" x 20" gelatin silver photograph signed by the photographer on verso (back). Provenance: Freed archive. LITERATURE: W. A. Ewing, N...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

New York, Harlem, African American Children, Black and White Photo, Fire Hydrant
New York, Harlem, African American Children, Black and White Photo, Fire Hydrant

Leonard Freed
New York, Harlem, African American Children, Black and White Photo, Fire Hydrant, 1963

Tina Chow
By Antonio Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV plexi, free shipping to the continental US and a 14-day return policy. One 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak print of Tina Chow (1975). Prints ar...
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1970s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film, Polaroid

Tina Chow
Tina Chow

Antonio Lopez
Tina Chow, 1975

Untitled (Olancha) - Stranger than Paradise - analog C-Print based on a Polaroid
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled (Olancha) - 2006, 38x37cm. Edition of 5, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on a Polaroid. Signature label and Certificate. Artist...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Untitled (Olancha) - Stranger than Paradise - analog C-Print based on a Polaroid

Stefanie Schneider
Untitled (Olancha) - Stranger than Paradise - analog C-Print based on a Polaroid, 2006

MAN RAY (1890-1976), ROCK LINES ABSTRACT, 1920 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION
By Man Ray
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: ROCK LINES ABSTRACT Date Of Negative: 1920 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 19...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

MAN RAY (1890-1976), ROCK LINES ABSTRACT, 1920 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION

Man Ray
MAN RAY (1890-1976), ROCK LINES ABSTRACT, 1920 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION, 1934

Poolside Party, 1970 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Poolside Party, 1970 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print

Slim Aarons
Poolside Party, 1970 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print

Arnold Schwarzenegger in the garden, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
Edition 25 Also available in 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch, Edition 10 Black and white portrait of former Govenour of California and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger smoking cigar in the garden. From personality portraits and advertising campaigns to magazine layouts and fine art work, Greg Gorman has developed a unique style in his profession. His distinctive use of light in his black and white portraits is one of the identifying aspects of a Gorman photograph. Gorman’s strength has been photographing motion picture and music personalities. His work has been used in film advertising and publicity campaigns as well as album and CD covers. Some of the motion picture celebrities that he has photographed include Ben Affleck, Lauren Bacall, Alec Baldwin, Antonio Banderas, Kim Basinger, Marlon Brando, Pierce Brosnan, Kevin Costner, Bette Davis, Robert De Niro, Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Dustin Hoffman, Sophia Loren, Al Pacino, Barbra Streisand, Kiera Knightley, Clive Owen, Jennifer Lopez and John Travolta. In the music field, Mr. Gorman has worked with Elton John, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Morrissey, John Mayer, Bette Midler, Grace Jones and Frank Zappa to name a few. A partial list of the films that he has generated graphics and publicity for include “The Hurt Locker”, “Pirates of the Caribbean”, “King Arthur”, “Tootsie”, “The Big Chill”, “Bull Durham...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Arnold Schwarzenegger in the garden, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography

Greg Gorman
Arnold Schwarzenegger in the garden, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, 1986

Ali In Training (1966) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Ali In Training (1966) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by R. McPhedran/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) American heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali throws bare-handed punches in the ri...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ali In Training (1966) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Ali In Training (1966) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print, 1954 (Printed Later)

Iconic Portrait of a Young Man Wearing Tribal Face Paint, Ethiopia, Fashion
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Untitled 37" Wearing face paint is typical in the Karo tribe. While the designs are based on tradition, each young man is encouraged to create their own motif. This award-winnin...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Iconic Portrait of a Young Man Wearing Tribal Face Paint, Ethiopia, Fashion
Iconic Portrait of a Young Man Wearing Tribal Face Paint, Ethiopia, Fashion

Drew Doggett
Iconic Portrait of a Young Man Wearing Tribal Face Paint, Ethiopia, Fashion, 2012

Beverly Hills Party, Los Angeles, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1954 portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features American actors Lauren Bacall and Judy Garland attending a house party in Beverly Hills. This i...
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1950s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Beverly Hills Party, Los Angeles, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Beverly Hills Party, Los Angeles, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

Slim Aarons
Beverly Hills Party, Los Angeles, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph, 1954-printed later

"David Bowie and Mick Ronson, in the Train 1973" 30 x 40 in 16/25 by Mick Rock
By Mick Rock
Located in Culver City, CA
"David Bowie and Mick Ronson, in the Train 1973" 30 x 40 in 16/25 by Mick Rock David Bowie and Mick Ronson, in the Train to Aberdeen, Scotland, 1973 Edition: 16/25 Signed and number...
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20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"David Bowie and Mick Ronson, in the Train 1973" 30 x 40 in 16/25 by Mick Rock
"David Bowie and Mick Ronson, in the Train 1973" 30 x 40 in 16/25 by Mick Rock

Mick Rock
"David Bowie and Mick Ronson, in the Train 1973" 30 x 40 in 16/25 by Mick Rock, 1973

Elvis Presley in Shadow
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid capture of the King, Elvis Presley, gazing to the camera in a true action shot of the Rock N Roll star. Elvis Presley known mononymously as Elvis, was an Amer...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Elvis Presley in Shadow
Elvis Presley in Shadow

Elvis Presley in Shadow, 1950s

Katharine Hepburn in Coat
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white studio portrait of actress Katharine Hepburn in a coat for her role in "Stage Door", circa 1937. Katharine Hepburn was an American actress whose career as a Hollywoo...
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1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Katharine Hepburn in Coat
Katharine Hepburn in Coat

Ernest Bachrach
Katharine Hepburn in Coat, 1937

Marlene Dietrich in Fur
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white studio capture of Marlene Dietrich posed in a fur coat. In 1920s Berlin, Dietrich performed on the stage and in silent films. Her performance as Lola Lola in Josef v...
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1940s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marlene Dietrich in Fur
Marlene Dietrich in Fur

Marlene Dietrich in Fur, 1940s

Dining In The Bahamas (1957) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Dining In The Bahamas (1957) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant (Photo by Slim Aarons) A waiter carrying a tray of food walks past a woman walking away from a swimming pool which is ...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Dining In The Bahamas (1957) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant

Slim Aarons
Dining In The Bahamas (1957) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant, 1957 (printed later)

Bette Davis in Fur Coat
By Elmer Fryer
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white studio portrait of Bette Davis posed in a fur coat, circa 1935. Bette Davis was an American actress of film, television, and theater. Regarded as one of the greatest...
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1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bette Davis in Fur Coat
Bette Davis in Fur Coat

Elmer Fryer
Bette Davis in Fur Coat, 1935

Portrait of a Young Woman Wearing Traditional Tribal Jewelry, Africa, Fashion
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
"Mindisayo's Gaze" In this best-selling image, a young women in the Rendille tribe of Northern Kenya wears the unique jewelry and ornamentation of this culturally-rich region. The...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait of a Young Woman Wearing Traditional Tribal Jewelry, Africa, Fashion
Portrait of a Young Woman Wearing Traditional Tribal Jewelry, Africa, Fashion

Drew Doggett
Portrait of a Young Woman Wearing Traditional Tribal Jewelry, Africa, Fashion, 2017

Sunflower (Musica Poetica) - analog
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Sunflower (Musica Poetica) - 1997 44x59cm, Edition 4/10. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the original Polaroid. Certificate ...
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1990s Outsider Art Portrait Photography

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

Sunflower (Musica Poetica) - analog
Sunflower (Musica Poetica) - analog

Stefanie Schneider
Sunflower (Musica Poetica) - analog, 1997

Marilyn in the Wedding Veil
By Bert Stern
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Marilyn in the wedding veil Bern Stern print on photo paper inkjet technique paper dimension: 48 X 33 cms dimension photo: 26 X 38 50 copies photo of 19...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Inkjet

Marilyn in the Wedding Veil
Marilyn in the Wedding Veil

Bert Stern
Marilyn in the Wedding Veil, 2012

Michael Jackson Wearing Letterman Jacket
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features pop music idol Michael Jackson sitting outdoors, wearing a letterman jacket. Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. D...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Michael Jackson Wearing Letterman Jacket
Michael Jackson Wearing Letterman Jacket

Michael Jackson Wearing Letterman Jacket, 1980s

Zsa Zsa Gabor Applying Makeup
By Peter Martin
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white portrait features Zsa Zsa Gabor in her dressing room applying makeup. Zsa Zsa Gabor as a Hungarian-American actress and socialite. Gabor began her stage...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Zsa Zsa Gabor Applying Makeup
Zsa Zsa Gabor Applying Makeup

Peter Martin
Zsa Zsa Gabor Applying Makeup, 1952

Raquel Welch in Cowboy Hat - Terry O'Neill Lost Photoshoot
By Terry O'Neill
Located in Austin, TX
About the Collection Terry O’Neill’s “lost photoshoot”. Terry shot these for Globe Photos almost half a century ago, but they remained lost until recently uncovered in our archives....
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Raquel Welch in Cowboy Hat - Terry O'Neill Lost Photoshoot
Raquel Welch in Cowboy Hat - Terry O'Neill Lost Photoshoot

Terry O'Neill
Raquel Welch in Cowboy Hat - Terry O'Neill Lost Photoshoot

Meryl Streep, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
Edition 25 Also available in 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch, Edition 10 Black and white portrait of famous actress Meryl Streep. From personality portrait...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Meryl Streep, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography

Greg Gorman
Meryl Streep, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, 1992

Odessa, Ukraine (Man repairing vehicle on sidewalk & Black dog)
By Pentti Sammallahti
Located in Sante Fe, NM
This print is currently featured in our exhibition, Warm Regards, and will be available to ship after the show closes June 24th, 2017. Pentti Sammallahti is a benchmark figure in co...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Odessa, Ukraine (Man repairing vehicle on sidewalk & Black dog)

Pentti Sammallahti
Odessa, Ukraine (Man repairing vehicle on sidewalk & Black dog), 2004

Marilyn Monroe with Ben Lyon Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white capture of actress Marilyn Monroe smiling at an event with Ben Lyon. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the Celebrity Vault archives. Own a piece of ...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White

Marilyn Monroe with Ben Lyon Vintage Press Print
Marilyn Monroe with Ben Lyon Vintage Press Print

Marilyn Monroe with Ben Lyon Vintage Press Print, 1950s

Just Me, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 more sizes on request A big male lion standing proud in the savannah. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Just Me, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, lion

Joachim Schmeisser
Just Me, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, lion, 2022

Comics Heroes in London painting
By SGARRA Robert
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
SGARRA Robert (1959) Mix Acrylic paint and photograph Collage Mount : Wood panel Dimensions : (H) 150cm x (L)150 cm x (T) 10 cm SGARRA Robert (1959) French Painter and Scul...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Acrylic

Comics Heroes in London painting
Comics Heroes in London painting

SGARRA Robert
Comics Heroes in London painting, Circa 1990

Sunbathing Skier (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Sunbathing Skier (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Don/Three Lions/Getty Images) circa 1956: With the temperature at around 80? a skier reclines on her propped-up skis ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Sunbathing Skier (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Sunbathing Skier (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print, 1957 (Printed Later)

Jack Nicholson in "Wolf"
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white capture of Jack Nicholson in his role for "Wolf", 1994. Wolf is a 1994 American romantic horror film directed by Mike Nichols and starring Jack Nicholson, Michelle P...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jack Nicholson in "Wolf"
Jack Nicholson in "Wolf"

Jack Nicholson in "Wolf", 1994

Frida and Diego with Gas Mask - Black and White Photograph, Couple
By Nickolas Muray
Located in Denton, TX
Frida and Diego with Gas Mask is a limited edition black and white portrait of Mexican painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. The couple embraces each other while Frida holds a gas m...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Frida and Diego with Gas Mask - Black and White Photograph, Couple
Frida and Diego with Gas Mask - Black and White Photograph, Couple

Nickolas Muray
Frida and Diego with Gas Mask - Black and White Photograph, Couple, 1939

Pat Cleveland
By Antonio Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV plexi, free shipping to the continental US and a 14-day return policy. Nine 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak print of Pat Cleveland...
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1970s Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Polaroid

Pat Cleveland
Pat Cleveland

Antonio Lopez
Pat Cleveland, 1975

Africa, Nomad Princesses, Tribal Women Ethiopia, Printed on Japanese Paper
By Jean-Michel Voge
Located in New york, NY
Nomad Princesses, 1996 by Jean-Michel (JM) Voge, is a contemporary color photograph 19" x 13" of two bare-breasted women with painted faces, enlarged ears, and tribal jewelry from th...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digi...

Africa, Nomad Princesses, Tribal Women Ethiopia, Printed on Japanese Paper
Africa, Nomad Princesses, Tribal Women Ethiopia, Printed on Japanese Paper

Jean-Michel Voge
Africa, Nomad Princesses, Tribal Women Ethiopia, Printed on Japanese Paper, 1996

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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