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Portrait Photography For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 1920s
Something (Till Death do us Part) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Figurative
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Something (Till Death do us Part) - 2005 40x40cm, Edition of 10. Archival C- Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and signature label. Artist inventory number: 9445. Not mou...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Bravo II
Located in New York, NY
Chromogenic print Signed, titled, dated, and numbered, verso 22.5 x 30 inches (Edition of 5 + 2 APs) 45 x 60 inches (Edition of 3 + 2 APs) This artwork is offered by ClampArt, loc...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Divine Nude No.22 by Ronald Martinez - Fine art photography, Renaissance, woman
Located in Paris, FR
Divine Nude No.22 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Ronald Martinez. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

Eve Arnold - Anthony Quinn and Anna Karina, Photography 1976, Printed After
Located in Greenwich, CT
A model in Harlem, New York City in 1968. All available sizes and editions: 20" x 24", Edition of 25 + 3 Artist Proofs 24" x 34", Edition of 25 + 3 Artist Proofs "Eve Arnold, born ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Equestrian Beauty #9 (Photography, Horse Portrait)
Located in New York City, NY
60 x 40 inches Archival Pigment Print Mounted and Framed - Black Matt Frame. Frame Profile 0.75 x 2 inches (see images) Non-glare Large-scale photograph from the Equine Beauty serie...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Plexiglass, Archival Pigment

World Class Racing Yachts in Italy, Nautical, Horizontal, Iconic
Located in US
"Rainbow Trailed" The J-Class boats Rainbow and Velsheda sail at near impossible angles as the sailors freely dangle their feet over the edge of the deck. This award-winning image is in the permanent collection of the Mariners' Museum, Newport News...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lethal Losch (1929) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Happy Marilyn (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images) 6th April 1929: Tilly Losch (1904 - 1974) dancing in an extravagant cost...
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1920s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Rounds - underwater black and white photograph - archival pigment print 22x35"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white portrait of Justin Jedlica - The Human Ken Doll Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper signed by the artist, furnished with ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Chignon Japonais, Paris
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 Also available in 73 x 100 cm / 28.7 x 43.3 in, Edition of 3, price on request A beautiful naked woman and sculptor is sitting on a chair and embraces her sculpture. T...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Eve Arnold - Andy Warhol exercising, Photography 1964, Printed After
Located in Greenwich, CT
American Muslim minister and human rights activist Malcolm X in Chicago, Illinois in 1961. All available sizes and editions: 24" x 20", Edition of 25 + 3 Artist Proofs 34" x 24", Ed...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

MAN RAY (1890-1976), ABSTRACT RAYOGRAPHY, 1923 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: ABSTRACT RAYOGRAPHY Date Of Negative: 1923 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

Photograph of Mary Pickford - Melbourne Spurr Photography - Silent Film Actress
Located in Soquel, CA
Photograph of Mary Pickford - Melbourne Spurr Photography Photograph depicting Mary Pickford by Hollywood photographer Melbourne Spurr (Canadian-American, 1892-1979). Mary Pickford is depicted wearing a white sleeveless dress, sitting in a lounge chair, facing forward, the side of her face is the focal point. Pickford's blonde hair is shown in tight finger curls, her hands on her lap, with a single pearl...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

"Ehpico d’ Atela” pure bred Lusitano stallion #1 - Horse, Limited edition print
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
"Ehpico d’ Atela” pure bred Lusitano stallion #1 , Champion pure bred Lusitano grey stallion 2018. These images of a champion Lusitano stallion running free and untethered, use powerful studio lighting for ultra fast flash durations to freeze detail to less than 1/6000th of a second. Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 3 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm , Acid- and lignin-free, Museum quality for highest age resistance and a popular alternative to analogue baryta paper). The inks used are also known for their longevity Signed + numbered by artist with certificate of authenticity, unframed Please note that prices increase as editions sell. Archival pigment print available sizes ( Image size , the white margin is not counted) : 106 x 84 cm/ 41.73 x 33.07 in- Edition of 10 129 x 103 cm/ 51 x 40.55 in - Edition of 3 Tim Platt specialises in creating minimal stylised studio portraits of birds and animals, which he describes as beauty shots. A frozen moment in time allows us to observe the world in suspension and will often reveal a graphic beauty that might otherwise flash by in the blink of an eye and remain unnoticed. Whether observing the magnified eye of a bullfrog, or an eagle captured at several thousandths of a second in mid-flight, he is fascinated by the level of detail that can be revealed in a large format print. It is the stillness of a photograph that gives us time to pause and marvel at the myriad levels of detail in Nature’s grand design and allows us to reflect on the wonderful diversity of life on Earth. categories : Color Photography, 21st Century, Archival Pigment Print, Horse, Animal, Portrait, Lusitano, Equine, Equestrian...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Color, Giclée, Pigment, Archival Pigment

Where Are We Heading? (Olivia Wilde)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Tao Ruspoli (born November 7, 1975) is an Italian-American filmmaker, photographer, and musician. Background Tao is the second son of Prince Alessandro Ruspoli, 9th Prince of Cervet...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Blomme #08 [From the series Vintage Diva's] - Polaroid, Nude, Women, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Blomme #08, 2012 [From the series Vintage Diva's] 31x40cm Digital archival pigment print based on an original Polaroid on beautiful PHOTO RAG ® ULTRA SMOOTH paper 305gsm, 100% cott...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Polaroid, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Memory Lane (Haley and the Birds) - 29 Palms, CA - based on a Polaroid Original
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Memory Lane (Haley and the Birds) - 29 Palms, CA - 2013 78x76cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Certificate and signature label. ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Confession - 21st Century, Polaroid, Portrait, Photography, Contemporary, Nude
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Confession - 2020 20x20cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid, not mounted. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-889. ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Bert stern " MARILYN IN CHENILLE " 2011
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bert stern MARILYN IN CHENILLE No 16/72 Mythical photo of the last seance (1962) Ink jet print by bert stern 2011 signed on both sides certificate signed by the artist in his li...
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2010s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Divine Nude No.1 by Ronald Martinez - Fine art photography, Renaissance, woman
Located in Paris, FR
Divine Nude No.1 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Ronald Martinez. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in only one dimens...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

Mysteries of Love (Chicks and Chicks and sometimes Cocks)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Mystery of Love (Chicks and Chicks and sometimes Cocks) - 2017 20x24cm, Edition of 10. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Artist inventory 21300. Signature label and Certific...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

"Cornette Nude & Hand (Couleur)" by Cécile Plaisance, 27 x 22 in, 2023
Located in Paris, France
Drawing her inspiration from the grand masters of photography – Avedon, Lindbergh, Newton or Toscani, amongst others – Cécile Plaisance uses lenticular printing to allow the viewer t...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Lenticular

Tiger Swallowtail (Saffron, Southwest, Warm, Iconic, ~25% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Shirley Harryman Tiger Swallowtail Archival Pigment Print Year: 2024 Visible Size: 12 x 12 inches Framed: 22.25 x 21.25 x 1.25 inches Signed: On Label COA provided *Black gallery f...
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2010s American Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

I see you (50x50cm) - 21st Century, Women, Nude, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
I see you, 2016, Edition 1/7 plus 2 Artist Proofs Based on the Polaroid Digital C-print, not mounted. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist inventory PL2017-114 This p...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

MAN RAY (1890-1976), SURREAL MODERNIST ABSTRAC, 1934 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: SURREAL MODERNIST ABSTRACT Date Of Negative: 1934 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Pr...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

La dernière Séance, Paris
Located in München, BY
Edition 7 On this photo you can see a naked woman in a intellectual pose sitting in the L'opera of Paris. These stunning photographs of Sieff’s subjects in Paris, in their homes, o...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Nue au soleil, Paris
Located in München, BY
Edition 7 A beautiful naked woman is lying on a traditional wooden floor and enjoys the sun. These stunning photographs of Sieff’s subjects in Paris, in their homes, on the shores ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Divine Nude No.13 by Ronald Martinez - Fine art photography, Renaissance, woman
Located in Paris, FR
Divine Nude No.13 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Ronald Martinez. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

A Storm to Move Mountains_Brooke Shaden_Photo/FineArtPaper, ed 7/15_Figure
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
BROOKE SHADEN A Storm to Move Mountains, 2011 Photo on Velvet Fine Art Paper 10 × 10 in. Image 18.25 x 18.25 in. Framed Edition 7 of 15 Channeling the...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Drowning the Noise - Contemporary, Portrait, Women, Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Drowning the Noise', 2020 50x50cm, 
 Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory - PL20...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Marilyn Monroe . Marilyn Monroe pink angel . The last sitting
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bert stern Marilyn Monroe pink angel Mythical photo of the last seance (1962) ink jet print by bert stern 2012 signed on both sides certificate signed by the artist in his lifetime ...
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2010s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Guitar girl - Polaroid, Black and White, Women, 21st Century, Nude
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Guitar girl - 2020 20x20cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs, digital C-Print based on a Polaroid. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-919. Not moun...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

MAN RAY (1890-1976), ABSTRACT RAYOGRAPHY, 1932 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: ABSTRACT RAYOGRAPHY Date Of Negative: 1932 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

Bent Sound - an underwater portrait of singer Njomza Vitia - aluminum 24x36"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Bent Sound" - An ethereal underwater fine art photograph that captures the intersection of music and movement through a portrait of singer Njomza Vitia. This submerged portrait tran...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Metal

Divine Nude No.21 by Ronald Martinez - Fine art photography, Renaissance, woman
Located in Paris, FR
Divine Nude No.21 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Ronald Martinez. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

On the Sofa at the Real Dolls Factory, San Diego, 19 February 2015
Located in New York, NY
On the Sofa at the Real Dolls Factory, San Diego, 19 February 2015 Photographed by Jonathan Becker Contemporary 44" x 44.5" Archival Pigment Print Edition Nº 1 of 9 Certificate of O...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Découpage
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 Also available in 73 x 100 cm / 28.7 x 43.3 in, Edition of 3, price on request A naked woman lies very lascivious on her back on a couch and is holding a cigarette in h...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Fashion, Equestrian, Single Sable Island Horse Against White Background
Located in US
"On Guard" A lone Sable Island horse with a beautifully-unkempt mane stares back at the camera. The print series Discovering the Horses of Sable Island documents one of the last h...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Equestrian Portrait of a World Class Horse with a Braided Mane, Square
Located in US
"Nautilus II" A braided mane adds to the perfection of this horse in this classic, detailed equestrian portrait. The print series Equus: Light & Form focuses on the details of so...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Original Black and White Photograph of Johnny Weissmuller
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Black and White Photograph of Johnny Weissmuller Black and white photograph 1932, depicting Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller (Hungary, 1904-1984) by George Hurrell (Ameri...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Bent Sound - underwater portrait of Njomza Vitia - archival pigment print 35x50"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Bent Sound" - An ethereal underwater fine art photograph that captures the intersection of music and movement through a portrait of singer Njomza Vitia. This submerged portrait tran...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

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

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Archival Pigment

Equestrian Portrait of a Speckled Horse, Fashion-Inspired, Horizontal
Located in US
"Speckled Crest" This iconic portrait draws the eye towards this speckled horse's exquisite features. This image has received several awards, including the highest honor of Gold at ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Giraffe in grass, Giraffe, animal, Africa, black and white photography
Located in München, BY
Edition No. 7/12 image size 28,5 x 35,6 cm signed and numbered Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass A giraffe is lying in the tall grass in front of Mount Kenya. Joachim Schmeisse...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Nastasia with Gun - Polaroid, Contemporary, Portrait, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Nastasia with Gun (High Desert) - 2019 Edition 1/10, 50x50cm, Digital C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Certificate. Not mounted. Stefanie Schneider: A German...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Cheeky - Contemporary, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century, Color, 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Cheeky' 2019, 20x20cm, Edition 1/7 plus 2 Artist Proofs Based on a Polaroid, digital C-Print, not mounted. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist inventory PL219-660. Kirs...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

"Cornette Couleur" by Cécile Plaisance, 27 x 22 in, 2024
Located in Paris, France
Drawing her inspiration from the grand masters of photography – Avedon, Lindbergh, Newton, or Toscani, amongst others – Cécile Plaisance uses lenticular printing to allow the viewer ...
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2010s Feminist Portrait Photography

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Lenticular

Learning to fly - Contemporary, Portrait, Women, Polaroid, Nude
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Learning to fly', 2020 50x50cm, Edition 1/7 plus 2 Artist Proofs, digital C-Print based on a Polaroid, not mounted. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist inventory - P...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Brainpower II, III and I. Triptych. From The Horses Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Brainpower I, Untitled I, and Untitled II (Triptych) 2018 by Juan Lamarca From the Horse Series Fine Art Cotton Paper Overall size: Image size: 16.5 in H x 36 in W Frame size: 17.7 ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

MAN RAY (1890-1976), FEMALE NUDE, 1930 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: FEMALE NUDE Date Of Negative: 1930 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 1934 1st E...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

29 June, I
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print Signed and numbered on label, verso 12 x 18 inches (Edition of 10) 24 x 35.5 inches (Edition of 8) From the series, "Him" This artwork is offered by ClampAr...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Fashion-Inspired Portrait of an Elite White Horse with a Black Bridle
Located in US
"Etched in Stone" This best-selling, award-winning image features the defined musculature of an all white-horse against a black backdrop. The print series Equus: Light & Form focus...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Intimate Portrait of an Iconic White Camargue Horse, France, Vertical, Ethereal
Located in US
"Hush" The delicate nature of this image encompasses the otherworldly appeal of the Camargue horses in this best-selling black and white photograph. The print series Band of Rebel...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Virgin and Child No.1 by Ronald Martinez - Fine art photography, Madonna, Christ
Located in Paris, FR
Virgin and Child No.1 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Ronald Martinez. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensio...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

Divine Nude No.14 by Ronald Martinez - Fine art photography, Renaissance, woman
Located in Paris, FR
Divine Nude No.14 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Ronald Martinez. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 2 dimensions: ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

14 November, III
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print Signed and numbered on label, verso 12 x 18 inches (Edition of 10) 24 x 35.5 inches (Edition of 8) From the series, "Him" This artwork is offered by ClampAr...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Como Salchicha en L, ca. 2020 Mixed media on canvas , metal leaf, edition 1/7
Located in San Juan, PR
In this new series Mercado utilizes canvas in big format as a medium to intervene Jack Delano's photographs of Puerto Rican agriculture workers he documented for the FSA in the 1940...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Metal, Gold Leaf

MAN RAY (1890-1976), RAYOGRAPH, 1923 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: RAYOGRAPH Date Of Negative: 1923 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 1934 1st Edi...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

I see you (50x50cm) - 21st Century, Women, Nude, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
I see you, 2016, Edition 1/7 plus 2 Artist Proofs Based on an original Impossible film Digital C-print, not mounted. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist inventory PL2017-...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Portrait Photography for Sale on 1stDibs

Portrait photography can be a powerful part of your wall decor. Find a provocative and compelling portrait that speaks to you and you might find that the photograph will speak to your guests too.

Prior to the development of photography, which eventually replaced portrait paintings as a quicker and more efficient way of capturing a person’s essence, the subject of a portrait had to sit for hours until the painter had finished. In 1839, chemist and Philadelphia-based photographer Robert Cornelius didn’t have to wait very long for his portrait. In a matter of minutes, he captured what many believe to be the first portrait photograph. This shot was also the first self-portrait (or what we now call a “selfie”), and fine photography quickly became an art form.

Landscape photography, nude photography and portrait photography are very popular in today's modern interiors. A portrait can reveal a lot about the person in it. It can also add a narrative touch to your decor. You’ll often find that photographs of loved ones work well as decorative touches. A portrait of a family member or dear friend can help turn a house into a home, warming any space by evoking fond memories.

While family portraits can stir emotion, portraits of celebrities and important historical figures can also add a rich dynamic to your space. Portraits of famous musicians or intriguing actors hung in your dining room or home bar shot by Gered Mankowitz or Annie Leibovitz might inspire deep conversation over meals or drinks. Douglas Kirkland is also famous for his celebrity portraits. His photojournalism made him much sought after by Hollywood studios to document the filming of movies. In Kirkland’s powerful depiction of Hollywood stars, he excellently captures the glamour of their lives.

Other artists like Elliott Erwitt stand out by turning portraiture into a playful art form. Before graduating from high school in Hollywood, Erwitt had already begun to teach himself to take pictures, inspired by the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson. In image after image, Erwitt captured what photographers call “the moment” with rapier wit and penetrating humanity.

Portrait photography can be incredibly expressive, setting the tone and mood for a room. And there are different ways of incorporating portrait photography into your interior decor. If you’re thinking about adding color photography to a bedroom or living room, the colors of the portraits can become part of the room’s palette, while portraits shot in black and white won’t disrupt an existing color scheme.

On 1stDibs, find a vast selection of portrait photography from different eras, including 1950s portraits, 1960s portrait photography and more.

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