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Portrait Photography For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1990s
David Bowie & Trent Reznor/ Nine Inch Nails - Skytent, Toronto 1995
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 Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Color

Chris Cornell, Soundgarden - Molson Park, Barrie 1996
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

Joe Strummer - Glastonbury, UK 1999
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 Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

Untitled - Galesburg (Josh and His Girlfriend)
Located in Denton, TX
Signed in ink on verso by Chris Verene Titled in ink on print margin C-print, 24 x 20 in.
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

David Bowie - Skytent, Toronto 1995
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 Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Color

Neil Yonge - Cobo Arena, Detroit
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

Joey Ramone, Ramones - Lollapalooza, Molson Park, Barrie 1996
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 Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

"Noel, MO" Modern C-Print Photograph of Vintage Bell Hop Hotel Sign Edition 1/20
Located in Houston, TX
Classic Americana c-print photograph of a vintage bell hop sign in Noel, MO by Houston, TX artist Amy Blakemore. The photo features a central sign in ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Keith Richards, Rolling Stones - SkyDome, Toronto
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 Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

Tom Petty - Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto
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 Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

KISS - Air Canada Centre, 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

Iggy Pop - Toronto 1996
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

Gord Downie, The Tragically Hip - Woodstock 1999
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 Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 20" x 24" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 30" x 40" Unframed Limited Edition of 75 About the Artist: Richard Beland is a music photographer based in Toronto, Canada. His extensive body of work, which dates back to 1986 and includes live performance photographs as well as studio portraits, celebrates popular music’s depth and eclectic breadth. From photographs of Coldplay to those of The Tragically Hip...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

Kurt Cobain, Nirvana - Maple Leaf Gardens
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 Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

Kinky Friedman, Kerrville, Texas
Located in Denton, TX
Signed, titled, and dated. Michael O’Brien is an American photographer noted for his compelling portraits of famous figures such as Willie Nelson, Larry McMurtry, George Strait, Tim Duncan, Kinky Friedman...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Inkjet

Solitario - Man, Tuxedo, Table, Playing Cards, Eggshells, Blue, Cuban artist
Located in Denton, TX
Solitario by Rene Peña is a black and white photograph of a man, tinted blue, sitting behind a table. He looks down at the various items scattered before him, including playing cards...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Brothers at Bother's and Mother's Grave
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 25 Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil on print margin and verso. Born in 1950, American photographer Shelby Lee Adams is mainly known for documenting the people...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

'Tom Petty, New York, 1995' Gelatin Silver Print Celebrity Photograph
Located in Toronto, ON
Taken is 1995 this monochromatic photograph of Tom Petty presents the musician in a contemplative pose. Seliger photographed Petty for a Rolling Stone cover then continued to work wi...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

PHILLIPE ROBERT - Nude Carla Bruni- Harper’s Bazaar 1992
Located in PARIS, FR
Limited Edition of 10 . About Carla Bruni series/ Philippe Robert Interview: I have worked a lot with Carla Bruni since she was 17 when she wasn’t rea...
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1990s Portrait Photography

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C Print

Untitled - Galesburg (Cousin Candi's Wedding)
Located in Denton, TX
Untitled - Galesburg (Cousin Candi's Wedding), 1997 Color coupler print 15 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. Titled in ink on margin Signed in ink on print verso by Chri...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Hog Killing
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 25 Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil on print margin and verso. Born in 1950, American photographer Shelby Lee Adams is mainly known for documenting the people...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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 16 in., Image size: 12.75 x 18.75 in. Signed, titled and dated in pencil on print verso 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

Cat Woman
Located in Denton, TX
Edition 3/40 Signed, titled, dated, print type and numbered. Palladium print
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Other Medium

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, BOUND
Located in Aventura, FL
Gelatin silver print. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Image size: 30.75 x 25 in. Sheet size: 40 x 30 in. Frame size: approx. 52 x 39 in. Edition of 25. Artwork is in excellen...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Young Man, Havana, Cuba
Located in New York, NY
This image, taken in Cuba during the artist's visit in 1997, was part of a collaboration with author Andrei Codrescu, and resulted in the publication of a 1999 book entitled "Ay Cuba...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

John Chamberlain at Kim Esteve’s bar, Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 1994
Located in New York, NY
John Chamberlain at Kim Esteve’s bar, Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 1994 X Photographed by Jonathan Becker Contemporary 28" x 28.5" Archival Pigment Print Edition Nº 1 of 9 Certifica...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lorenzo Agius - Robert as Begbie, Trainspotting, british, photography, 60x48 in
Located in London, GB
Lorenzo Agius (b.1962) Robert as Begbie 1996 digital C-Type print 60 x 48 in. / 40 x 30 in. / 24 x 20 in. signed and numbered printed later This work is available in the following s...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Digital

Girlfriend
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Richard Prince (b. 1949) is one of the most innovative, influential and polemic American artists. Whether you associate him with The Pictures Generation, post-modernism or appropriat...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Waris, Quarzazate, Morocco – Albert Watson, Celebrity, Nude, Body, Art, Portrait
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Waris, Quarzazate, Morocco, 1993 Archival pigment print Sheet 142 x 107 cm (55 7/8 x 42 1/8 in.) Edition of 10, plus 2 AP, Ed. no. 7/10 Print only A...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

ARNO BANI "Blue Eyed Michael Jackson '', 1999
Located in PARIS, FR
Limited edition 5 on 9 , black wood frame and museum glass. signed and numbered on the print + certificate of authenticity More than photos, it’s a story ... » In 1999, Michael Jac...
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1990s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

President Richard Nixon
Located in New York, NY
President Richard Nixon, 1990 Archival pigment print 24 x 24 inches Signed and numbered edition of 25 William Coupon is an American photographer, born in New York City, known pr...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Public Enemy
Located in New York, NY
Public Enemy, 1996 Archival pigment print 24 x 24 inches Signed and numbered edition of 25 William Coupon is an American photographer, born in New York City, known principally for h...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

President Richard Nixon
Located in New York, NY
President Richard Nixon, 1990 Archival pigment print 24 x 24 inches Signed and numbered edition of 10 William Coupon is an American photographer, born in New York City, known pr...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

President Richard Nixon
Located in New York, NY
President Richard Nixon, 1990 Archival pigment print 36 x 36 inches Signed and numbered edition of 10 William Coupon is an American photographer, born in New York City, known pr...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

President Richard Nixon
Located in New York, NY
President Richard Nixon, 1990 Archival pigment print 14 x 14 inches Signed and numbered edition of 10 William Coupon is an American photographer, born in New York City, known pr...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Public Enemy
Located in New York, NY
Public Enemy, 1996 Archival pigment print 24 x 24 inches Signed and numbered edition of 25 William Coupon is an American photographer, born in New York City, known principally for h...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Public Enemy
Located in New York, NY
Public Enemy, 1996 Archival pigment print 48 x 48 inches Signed and numbered edition of 25 William Coupon is an American photographer, born in New York City, known principally for h...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

"New York Times Magazine, Michael", New York, NY, 1993
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper. The price is for an unframed photograph. 11" X 14" Edition of 25. The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroids, a new exhibit by Jose Picayo. The opening reception will be held Wednesday, November 7th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The exhibit will run through January 6, 2019. In this exhibition, Picayo seeks to revive the concept of unadulterated beauty captured as a single moment in time. An unapologetic user of film, Picayo prides himself on his avoidance of digital processing for personal work. When asked why it remains his preferred medium, Picayo answers, “Digital is so overpoweringly real; photography is more magical to me.” For Picayo, Polaroid film is a medium where he can capture something as is – a moment in time. Just to hold the photograph in his hands is enough. 25 Years of Polaroids showcases Picayo’s most iconic work. This exhibit includes personal photographs of Cuba from 1994, Polaroid image transfers showcasing his impressive use of visual texture and his eye for fashion. Also included are his Atget-esque tree portraits from a New Jersey public arboretum in 2012. Additionally, a selection of 8” x 10” Polaroids from Mugshots 2008, will be included, exploring how a person’s soul can be captured in what appear to be basic photographs. The main questions at the heart of Picayo’s photography stem from the mystery of human perception and the precious things that are lost to time. The invitational image, Rotating Doll, 1997, features a multi-paneled display of polaroids which cover an entire length of a wall. These 20” x 24” Polaroids appear larger than life and were given much praise in Picayo’s recent exhibit Polaroids 2016 at The Erie Museum in Erie, PA. This series stems from a collection of children’s dolls Picayo has found over the years, each one with its own strange and authentic story to tell. By cultivating a deteriorated look reminiscent of antique fresco painting, Picayo examines time using the inanimate faces of broken dolls, reflecting on the objects we hold dear and how they fall apart as we try to hold onto them. Picayo speaks of his own influences, crediting photographers Eugène Atget, Walker Evans, and Edward Curtis, Michael Disfarmer, and Torkil Gudnason with impact on both his fine and commercial art. He is well known for his work in fashion, but for Picayo his personal and commercial work are interrelated, each extensions of one another. Born in Cuba, Picayo immigrated to Puerto Rico during his childhood and settled in New York City by the early 80s. After receiving his BFA from Parsons School of Design, Picayo began his professional career as a commercial photographer, shooting for magazines such as Vanity Fair, Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. Picayo’s work has since appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Rolling Stone Magazine, Natalie Merchant", New York, NY, 1994
Located in Hudson, NY
This photograph is printed on Japanese Paper. The price is for an unframed photograph. 11" X 14" Edition of 25. The Robin Rice Gallery is pleased to announce, 25 Years of Polaroids, a new exhibit by Jose Picayo. The opening reception will be held Wednesday, November 7th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The exhibit will run through January 6, 2019. In this exhibition, Picayo seeks to revive the concept of unadulterated beauty captured as a single moment in time. An unapologetic user of film, Picayo prides himself on his avoidance of digital processing for personal work. When asked why it remains his preferred medium, Picayo answers, “Digital is so overpoweringly real; photography is more magical to me.” For Picayo, Polaroid film is a medium where he can capture something as is – a moment in time. Just to hold the photograph in his hands is enough. 25 Years of Polaroids showcases Picayo’s most iconic work. This exhibit includes personal photographs of Cuba from 1994, Polaroid image transfers showcasing his impressive use of visual texture and his eye for fashion. Also included are his Atget-esque tree portraits from a New Jersey public arboretum in 2012. Additionally, a selection of 8” x 10” Polaroids from Mugshots 2008, will be included, exploring how a person’s soul can be captured in what appear to be basic photographs. The main questions at the heart of Picayo’s photography stem from the mystery of human perception and the precious things that are lost to time. The invitational image, Rotating Doll, 1997, features a multi-paneled display of polaroids which cover an entire length of a wall. These 20” x 24” Polaroids appear larger than life and were given much praise in Picayo’s recent exhibit Polaroids 2016 at The Erie Museum in Erie, PA. This series stems from a collection of children’s dolls Picayo has found over the years, each one with its own strange and authentic story to tell. By cultivating a deteriorated look reminiscent of antique fresco painting, Picayo examines time using the inanimate faces of broken dolls, reflecting on the objects we hold dear and how they fall apart as we try to hold onto them. Picayo speaks of his own influences, crediting photographers Eugène Atget, Walker Evans, and Edward Curtis, Michael Disfarmer, and Torkil Gudnason with impact on both his fine and commercial art. He is well known for his work in fashion, but for Picayo his personal and commercial work are interrelated, each extensions of one another. Born in Cuba, Picayo immigrated to Puerto Rico during his childhood and settled in New York City by the early 80s. After receiving his BFA from Parsons School of Design, Picayo began his professional career as a commercial photographer, shooting for magazines such as Vanity Fair, Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. Picayo’s work has since appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, NY Magazine, HG, and Elle Décor. Picayo has held nine solo exhibits to date at the Robin Rice Gallery. portrait, Natalie Merchant...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Girl with Mat
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is produced upon purchase...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Spring
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing. Edition of 1 of 25 Any framed photographs purchased during the show will be available after May 8th. If the exhibitio...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper

P. Diddy, New York City – Albert Watson, Black & White, Rap, Celebrity
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland) P. Diddy, New York City, 1999 Archival pigment print 142 x 107 cm (55 7/8 x 42 1/8 in.) Edition of 10, plus 2 AP Print only Albert Watson print...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Public Enemy
Located in New York, NY
Public Enemy, 1996 Archival pigment print 24 x 24 inches Signed and numbered edition of 25 William Coupon is an American photographer, born in New York C...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mohammed Ali
Located in New York, NY
Mohammed Ali Archival pigment print 48 x 38 inches Signed and numbered edition of 40 William Coupon is an American photographer, born in New York Ci...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Young Girl, Havana, Cuba
Located in New York, NY
This image, taken in Cuba during the artist's visit in 1997, was part of a collaboration with author Andrei Codrescu, and resulted in the publication of a 1999 book entitled "Ay, Cub...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Lorenzo Agius - Robert as Begbie, Trainspotting, british, photography, 40x30 in
Located in London, GB
Lorenzo Agius (b.1962) Robert as Begbie 1996 digital C-Type print 60 x 48 in. / 40 x 30 in. / 24 x 20 in. signed and numbered printed later This work is available in the following s...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Digital

The Guardian by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., 1991, Silver Gelatin Print
Located in Denton, TX
The Guardian by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., depicts a portrait of a father and daughter standing together. The girl is smiling into the camera while the man wrapped his coat around her to k...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Lorenzo Agius - Elvis Costello, british, portrait, black and white, 40x30 in.
Located in London, GB
Lorenzo Agius (b.1962) Elvis Costello 1997 digital C-Type print 60 x 48 in. / 40 x 30 in. / 24 x 20 in. signed and numbered printed later This work is ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Digital

Lorenzo Agius - Elvis Costello, british, portrait, black and white, 60x48 in.
Located in London, GB
Lorenzo Agius (b.1962) Elvis Costello 1997 digital C-Type print 60 x 48 in. / 40 x 30 in. / 24 x 20 in. signed and numbered printed later This work is ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Digital

My Thinking Time
Located in Denton, TX
No Edition Signed, titled and dated in pencil on print verso by Earlie Hudnall, Jr. Gelatin silver print, 20 x 16 inches. Earlie Hudnall, who is one of the most notable African Amer...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Neil Yonge - Molson Park, Barrie
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 Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

Neil Young - Molson Park, Barrie
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, Archival Pigment

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 Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

KISS - Copp's Coliseum
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 Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Ed...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Johnny Ramone, Ramones - Lollapalooza, Molson Park, Barrie 1996
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 Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

The Beastie Boys - Intercontinental Hotel, Toronto
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 Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

Lou Reed - Massey Hall, 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

The Bird
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 25 Signed, titled, and numbered.
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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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