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Portrait Photography For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Recognized Seller Listings
ZZ Top, Humble, Texas - Color Portrait, Musicians, Barber Shop, Photography
Located in Denton, TX
ZZ Top, Humble, Texas by Michael O'Brien is a color portrait of the members of the American rock band, ZZ Top. Formed in Houston, Texas, the band consisted of vocalist-guitarist Bill...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Hip Hop, Galveston, TX
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 3 Signed, titled and dated in pencil on print verso Earlie Hudnall, who is one of the most notable African American photographers living today, has extensively documented...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marsh
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 50 Signed, titled, dated and numbered. Toned gelatin silver print. Keith Carter is an American photographer who is known for his dreamlike black and white photographs of ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Hip Hop, Galveston, TX - Black and White Photograph, Black Artist, Portrait
Located in Denton, TX
Hip Hop by Earlie Hudnall, Jr. is a black and white portrait of a boy leaning against a brick wall, wearing a backwards hat, a chain necklace and sagging pants. 20 x 16 in. Gelatin ...
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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 1...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Owl)
Located in New York, NY
Untitled (Owl), (1996 - 98) by artist Roni Horn, featured in "The Queer Show, Part I" at Hal Bromm Gallery
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1990s Portrait Photography

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C Print

MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE, HELENA, AR 1991.
By James Perry Walker
Located in Portland, ME
Walker, James Perry (American, born 1945). MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE, HELENA, AR 1991. Gelatin Silver print, 1991. A beautiful and haunting portrait o...
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1990s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Roy Hargrove, Tyler Mitchell, Club Rococo's, From Jazz Katz: The Sounds of NY
Located in Denton, TX
Signed, titled, and dated. Series: Jazz Katz: The Sounds of New York Jimmy Katz, born in New York City in 1957, received his B.A. in political science and studied photography with J...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Kurt Cobain, Nirvana" 1993 framed photograph by Henry Diltz
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Kurt Cobain, Nirvana" 1993 photograph shot at Los Angeles Forum in California by photographer Henry Diltz. This framed photograph was previously displayed in a guest room of the ori...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Christy Turlington, New York City – Albert Watson, Fashion, Model, Art, Woman
Located in Zurich, CH
ALBERT WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Christy Turlington, New York City 1990 C-print Sheet 243 x 183 cm (95 5/8 x 72 in.) Edition of 5, plus 2 AP; AP1 print only Albert Watson (*1942, ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

"Kurt Cobain, Nirvana" 1993 framed photograph by Henry Diltz
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Kurt Cobain, Nirvana" 1993 photograph shot at Los Angeles Forum in California by photographer Henry Diltz. This framed photograph was previously displayed in a guest room...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

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

Lady in Black Hat with Feathers
Located in Denton, TX
Gelatin silver print, 14 x 11 in. Signed, titled, and dated in pencil on print verso by Earlie Hudnall, Jr. *Framing is not included Earlie Hudnall, who is one of the most notable ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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

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

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

Looking Out, 3rd Ward, Houston, Texas
Located in Denton, TX
Gelatin silver print Signed, titled, and dated in pencil on print verso. Earlie Hudnall, who is one of the most notable African American photographers living today, has extensively ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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

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

Going Home
Located in Denton, TX
Gelatin silver print Paper size: 20 x 16 in., Image size: 18 3/4 x 15 in. Signed, titled, and dated by Earlie Hudnall, Jr. Earlie Hudnall, who is one of the most notable African Ame...
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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

Hip Hop, Galveston, TX - Black and White Photograph, Black Artist, Portrait
Located in Denton, TX
Hip Hop by Earlie Hudnall, Jr. is a black and white portrait of a boy leaning against a brick wall, wearing a backwards hat, a chain necklace and sagging pants. 20 x 16 in. Gelatin ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

All Kings were Boys, 3rd Ward, Houston, Texas by Earlie Hudnall, Jr.
Located in Denton, TX
All Kings were Boys, 3rd Ward, Houston, Texas by Earlie Hudnall, Jr. depicts a portrait of a young boy with his arms crossed over his chest. Image size: 18 x 12.75 in. Paper size: 2...
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1990s 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

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

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

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

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

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

Looking at Fingers
By Amy Arbus
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 75 Signed, titled, stamped and numbered in pen on verso.
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Joe Lovano, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, S.I.R. Studios, NYC by Jimmy & Dena Katz, 1997
Located in Denton, TX
Signed, titled, and dated in black ink on print margin by Jimmy Katz Series: Jazz Katz: The Sounds of New York Jimmy Katz, born in New York City in 1957, received his B.A. in politi...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lorenzo Agius - Elvis Costello, british, portrait, black and white, 24x20 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 - Eddie Izzard, british, portrait, black and white, 40x30 in.
Located in London, GB
Lorenzo Agius (b.1962) Eddie Izzard 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 avai...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Digital

Lorenzo Agius - Eddie Izzard, british, portrait, black and white, 24x20 in.
Located in London, GB
Lorenzo Agius (b.1962) Eddie Izzard 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 avai...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Digital

Lorenzo Agius - Eddie Izzard, british, portrait, black and white, 60x48 in.
Located in London, GB
Lorenzo Agius (b.1962) Eddie Izzard 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 avai...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Digital

Lorenzo Agius - Robert as Begbie, Trainspotting, british, photography, 24x20 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

Jewels with caviar, colored photography, Fine Art Photography
Located in Vienna, AT
Jewels with caviar on a plate presented as a meal, photographed by Jesse Frohman. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prin...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Red Accessories - Red Luxury Items and a White Cat, Fine Art Photography
Located in Vienna, AT
Red luxurius accessoires on the Floor and a white Fluffy Cat photographed by Jesse Frohman. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request....
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Kate Moss, in a Yellow dress looking at the Camera, Fine Art Photography
Located in Vienna, AT
Kate Moss in a Yellow Ensemble, photographed by the iconic Roxanne Lowit. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Kate Moss at Vivienne Westwood Show, Paris, Fine Art Photography, 1993
Located in Vienna, AT
Kate Moss ar Vivienne Westwood, Paris in 1993, photographed by the iconic Roxanne Lowit. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. ...
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1990s Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Kate Moss, Resting in Nepal, Fine Art Photography, 1993
Located in Vienna, AT
Kate Moss resting during a photo shoot photographed by iconic Arthur Elgort. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints a...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Diamonds with caviar, colored photography, Fine Art Photography
Located in Vienna, AT
Diamonds with caviar on a plate presented as a meal, photographed by Jesse Frohman. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All pr...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Kurt Cobain - black and white Portrait with Cigarette, Fine Art Photography 1993
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and white Portrait of Kurt Cobain in a hat and Sunglasses holding a Cigarette, photographed by Jesse Frohman in 1993. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple siz...
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1990s Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Wallé, New York, NY
Located in New York, NY
Please see additional editions listed below. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Christy Turlington, San Francisco
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is signed by the photographer. Please see additional editions listed below. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Christy Turlington, El Salvador
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is signed by the photographer. Please see additional editions listed below. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Christy Turlington, British VOGUE
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is signed by the photographer. Please see additional editions listed below. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Christy Turlington, San Francisco
Located in New York, NY
This photograph is signed by the photographer. Please see additional editions listed below. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ann Klinge, Omaha, Nebraska
Located in New York, NY
Please see additional editions listed below. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kate Moss in Nepal, British VOGUE
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Christy Turlington, New York City
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Wycliff Gordon, New York City
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1990s 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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