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Portrait Photography For Sale
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Heartbreak, 1990s Black and White Figurative Photography in Paris, France
By Roberta Fineberg
Located in New york, NY
A young woman at a popular cafe-bar in the Marais in Paris is the subject of Heartbreak, 1990 by Roberta Fineberg. As most young women do in Paris, they lose their hearts at cafes, i...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Heartbreak, 1990s Black and White Figurative Photography in Paris, France
Heartbreak, 1990s Black and White Figurative Photography in Paris, France

Roberta Fineberg
Heartbreak, 1990s Black and White Figurative Photography in Paris, France, 1990

Chris Harris, Los Angeles, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
By Greg Gorman
Located in Munich, DE
Edition 25 Also available in 76 x 101 cm / 30 x 40 inch, Edition 25 Black and white portrait of Chris Harris. From personality portraits and advertising campaigns to magazine layo...
Category

1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Chris Harris, Los Angeles, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography

Greg Gorman
Chris Harris, Los Angeles, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, 1988

Ceci n'est pas Nº 41
By Miguel Vallinas
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceci nest pas is the third serie of Miguel Vallina' surreal images that reconsider the human form. ‘ceci n’est pas’ — meaning ‘this is not’ in french — explores the concept of identi...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Wood

Ceci n'est pas Nº 41

Miguel Vallinas
Ceci n'est pas Nº 41, 2018

Lindiwe Mutoma (female detective), Lusaka, Zambia, 2005
By Mikhael Subotzky
Located in New York, NY
Lindiwe Mutoma (female detective), Lusaka, Zambia, 2005 2005/printed later Signed in black ink, verso Archival pigment print 6 x 6 inches (15.24 x 15.24 cm), sheet 5.5 x 5.5 inche...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Lindiwe Mutoma (female detective), Lusaka, Zambia, 2005

Mikhael Subotzky
Lindiwe Mutoma (female detective), Lusaka, Zambia, 2005, 2005/printed later

The Who Pete Townshend 1979 - signed limited edition
By Michael Putland
Located in London, GB
Pete Townshend of the Who Madison Square Garden New York 1979 Large Oversize limited edition (ed size 15 only this size) and signed silver gelatin print. paper size 40x30" inches / 101 x 76 cm Certificate of authenticity supplied. About Michael Putland the photographer : Born in 1947, Michael grew up in Harrow where he took his first pictures at the age of nine before leaving school at sixteen to work as an assistant to various photographers including Time-Life photographer, Walter Curtain and the legendary motor racing photographer, Louis Klemantaski. In 1969 he set up his own studio and by 1971, he was the official photographer for the British music magazine Disc & Music Echo. His first assignment for them that year was to photograph Mick Jagger in London. From the editorial work for Disc and Music Echo, Sounds and later Smash Hits & Q magazine amongst others, to the 1973 tour with The Rolling Stones that led to a long-standing relationship working with the band, Michael has shot prodigiously including for major record labels including CBS, Warner, Elektra, Polydor, Columbia Records and EMI. Relocating to New York in 1977, it was here that Michael founded the photo agency, Retna. It has been said that Michael photographed everyone from Abba to Zappa … when looking at his archive this is actually true. Now living in East Sussex, recent 2016 exhibitions include “Off The Record” at The Lucy Bell Gallery in Hastings showing images both on and off stage including previously unseen contact sheets; whilst Ono Arte in Bologna, Italy is hosting a David Bowie show. Autumn 2014 saw Michael’s 50 year retrospective at the Getty Gallery in London: “A life in Music, 50 Years On The Road”. Snap Gallery in London’s Piccadilly Arcade regularly have a selection of Michael’s work on show. Michael continues to shoot the artists he most admires – likely to be jazz, classical and world musicians, who have always provided an alternative narrative to his rock music portfolio. “It has been a fantastic ride through an incredible period of music history, which combined my two great loves … music and photography. Little did I appreciate, when my Uncle Alan encouraged my photography back in the 1950s, that this would lead me to photographing nearly all of my heroes … and thrilled to be still finding new ones. A great never ending journey.” Michael Putland About The Who : Few rock & roll bands were riddled with as many contradictions as the Who. All four members had wildly different personalities, as their notorious live performances demonstrated: Keith Moon fell over his drum kit while Pete Townshend leaped into the air with his guitar, spinning his right hand in exaggerated windmills. Vocalist Roger Daltrey prowled the stage as bassist John...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Who Pete Townshend 1979 - signed limited edition
The Who Pete Townshend 1979 - signed limited edition

Michael Putland
The Who Pete Townshend 1979 - signed limited edition, 1979

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The Witches' Sabbath - Photo - 1988
Located in Roma, IT
The Witches' Sabbath is a vintage black and white photograph realized in 1988. Good conditions.
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1980s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Witches' Sabbath - Photo - 1988

The Witches' Sabbath - Photo - 1988, 1988

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We Know Our Place (1958) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
We Know Our Place (1958) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant (Photo by Slim Aarons) A Dalmatian dog lies at the feet of Mr and Mrs John M Seabrook as they pose...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

We Know Our Place (1958) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant

Slim Aarons
We Know Our Place (1958) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant , 2020

Marilyn Monroe: Looking Back
By Marti Cole
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white candid shot features actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe in a low-backed black dress. This image was captured as Monroe was walking away while surrounded by ph...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Digital

Marilyn Monroe: Looking Back
Marilyn Monroe: Looking Back

Marilyn Monroe: Looking Back, 1960's

Camping 5 - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Photography Bird Edition
By Verena Prenner
Located in Vienna, AT
Camping 5 - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Photography Bird Edition 3/5+2 AP Print is unframed and comes with a sticker signed by the artist. Verena Andrea Prenner develops the ide...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Camping 5 - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Photography Bird Edition
Camping 5 - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Photography Bird Edition

Verena Prenner
Camping 5 - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Photography Bird Edition, 2018

Camping 2 - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Photography Simpsons Edition
By Verena Prenner
Located in Vienna, AT
Camping 2 - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Photography Simpsons Edition 3/5+2 AP Print is unframed and comes with a sticker signed by the artist. Verena Andrea Prenner develops the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Camping 2 - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Photography Simpsons Edition
Camping 2 - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Photography Simpsons Edition

Verena Prenner
Camping 2 - 21st Century Landscape Portrait Photography Simpsons Edition, 2018

Come as you are - Contemporary, Portrait, Women, Polaroid, Nude
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Come as you are - 2020 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory - PL2020-...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Come as you are - Contemporary, Portrait, Women, Polaroid, Nude

Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Come as you are - Contemporary, Portrait, Women, Polaroid, Nude, 2020

Mr. Carl Edward Sagan - Vintage Photo - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
 Mr. Carl Edward Sagan is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the mid-20th Century.  Good conditions and aged. The photo depicts the American Astronomer, Carl Edward Sagan...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Mr. Carl Edward Sagan - Vintage Photo - Mid 20th Century

Mr. Carl Edward Sagan - Vintage Photo - Mid 20th Century, Mid 20th Century

Marilyn Monroe on a Stroll
Located in Austin, TX
Stellar candid shot of Marilyn Monroe out on a stroll. Her legacy is way more than curves and a blonde bob. Fifty years after her death, Marilyn Monroe remains a luminescent movie st...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe on a Stroll
Marilyn Monroe on a Stroll

Marilyn Monroe on a Stroll, 1950's

Steve McQueen "The Great Escape"
By Lothar Winkler
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white film still of actor and driver Steve Mqueen in "The Great Escape". This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: - Limited Edition Archival...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Steve McQueen "The Great Escape"
Steve McQueen "The Great Escape"

Lothar Winkler
Steve McQueen "The Great Escape", 1963

Claudette Colbert in Awesome Jungle Scene
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features American film actress and a leading lady in Hollywood for over two decades, Claudette Colbert. Colbert is featured here posed in a jungle sce...
Category

1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Claudette Colbert in Awesome Jungle Scene
Claudette Colbert in Awesome Jungle Scene

Claudette Colbert in Awesome Jungle Scene, 1934

Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones
Located in Austin, TX
Brian Jones, the founder and the leader of the Rolling Stones. Jones's fellow band members Mick Jagger and Keith Richards soon overshadowed him, especially after they became a succes...
Category

1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones
Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones

Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones, 1960's

Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's Iconic Shot
Located in Austin, TX
Iconic capture of Audrey Hepburn in her role for "Breakfast at Tiffany's" in 1961. Breakfast at Tiffany's was a romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. Hepb...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's Iconic Shot
Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's Iconic Shot

Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's Iconic Shot, 1961

Sophia Loren: Those Eyes
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white outdoors portrait features Italian film actress and singer Sophia Loren posed with a sultry expression and piercing eyes for her role in "Legend of the Lost" Kn...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sophia Loren: Those Eyes
Sophia Loren: Those Eyes

Sophia Loren: Those Eyes, 1953

Atmospheric Portrait of Led Zeppelin at Chateau Marmont
By Jay Thompson
Located in Austin, TX
Capture of Led Zeppelin sitting on the steps of the Chateau Marmont, captured by celebrity photographer Jay Thompson in 1969. Led Zeppelin was an English rock band formed in London...
Category

1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Atmospheric Portrait of Led Zeppelin at Chateau Marmont
Atmospheric Portrait of Led Zeppelin at Chateau Marmont

Atmospheric Portrait of Led Zeppelin at Chateau Marmont, 1969

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

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

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

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

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Bodybuilding Ballerina
By Michael Norcia
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1970s photograph depicting a young Arnold Schwarzenegger, the champion bodybuilder who was Mr. Olympia a staggering seven times showing the elegant side of himself as he takes ...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Bodybuilding Ballerina
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Bodybuilding Ballerina

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Bodybuilding Ballerina, 1976

Alice Cooper in Concert
By Mike Gray
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white action shot features singer and musician Alice Cooper performing on stage. Alice Cooper is an American singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spans over fi...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Alice Cooper in Concert
Alice Cooper in Concert

Alice Cooper in Concert, 1970's

Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus: Candid Golf Legends
By Morgan Fitz
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white action shot features Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus smiling together as Arnold helps Jack with his "winners" jacket. A truly rare capture of two of the greatest...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus: Candid Golf Legends
Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus: Candid Golf Legends

Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus: Candid Golf Legends, 1965

Ben Hogan: Golf Master Letting it Fly
By Morgan Fitz
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1960s photograph depicting golf legend Ben Hogan at the Masters. Ben Hogan was an American professional golfer who is generally considered to be one of the greatest players i...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Ben Hogan: Golf Master Letting it Fly
Ben Hogan: Golf Master Letting it Fly

Ben Hogan: Golf Master Letting it Fly, 1960's

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver at the 30th Annual Boomtown Party
Located in Austin, TX
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver attend the Share 30th annual Boomtown party at the Universal Amphitheatre. Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor, producer, bu...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver at the 30th Annual Boomtown Party
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver at the 30th Annual Boomtown Party

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver at the 30th Annual Boomtown Party, 1983

Elvis Presley Laughing at a Press Conference
By Phil Roach
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white photo of Elvis Presley laughing at a press conference in Las Vegas, his arms raised, on 7/31/69. Elvis Presley, also known simply as Elvis, was an American singer, ...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elvis Presley Laughing at a Press Conference
Elvis Presley Laughing at a Press Conference

Elvis Presley Laughing at a Press Conference, 1969

David Bowie Singing
By Pressens Bild
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white image of David Bowie singing with one arm raised. David Bowie was an English singer-songwriter and actor. He was a leading figure in the music industry and...
Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

David Bowie Singing
David Bowie Singing

David Bowie Singing, 1970's

Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso
Located in Austin, TX
The Dalai Lama is a title given to spiritual leaders of the Tibetan people. They are part of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" school of Tibetan Buddhism, the newest of the schools of Tibeta...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso
Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso

Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, 1960's

Reggie Jackson Looking Back
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1960's portrait of Reggie Jackson in his Angels uniform, candid and looking back over his shoulder while on the field. Reggie Jackson is an American former professional baseb...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Reggie Jackson Looking Back
Reggie Jackson Looking Back

Reggie Jackson Looking Back, 1970's

George Foreman: Legendary Fighter
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular 1970s action shot featuring heavyweight champion George Foreman in his prime. George Foreman is an American former professional boxer, entrepreneur, minister and auth...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

George Foreman: Legendary Fighter
George Foreman: Legendary Fighter

George Foreman: Legendary Fighter, 1970's

George Foreman: Legendary Fighter II
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular 1970s action shot featuring heavyweight champion George Foreman in his prime. George Foreman is an American former professional boxer, entrepreneur, minister and auth...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

George Foreman: Legendary Fighter II
George Foreman: Legendary Fighter II

George Foreman: Legendary Fighter II, 1970's

Jimi Hendrix Performing at the Newport Jazz Festival
Located in Austin, TX
Great candid image of the legendary rock guitarist, Jimi Hendrix performing at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1968. This incredible close up was captured by photographer Ted Kessel. ...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Jimi Hendrix Performing at the Newport Jazz Festival
Jimi Hendrix Performing at the Newport Jazz Festival

Jimi Hendrix Performing at the Newport Jazz Festival, 1968

Sinatra in the Studio
By Tiffany Lynch
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1960's photo capturing Frank Sinatra on the set. One of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century, Sinatra had a popularity that was later matched on...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Sinatra in the Studio
Sinatra in the Studio

Sinatra in the Studio, 1960

Lucille Ball Hugging Desi Arnaz
By Virgil Apger
Located in Austin, TX
This unique capture features Lucille Ball hugging Desi Arnaz in a captivating studio portrait. Lucille Ball was an American actress, comedian, model, entertainment studio executiv...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Lucille Ball Hugging Desi Arnaz
Lucille Ball Hugging Desi Arnaz

Lucille Ball Hugging Desi Arnaz, 1953

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

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

The Supremes in Sequins
The Supremes in Sequins

The Supremes in Sequins, 1959

Marilyn Monroe Smiling in Fur
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This portrait captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth features actress Marilyn Monroe smiling in a fur shawl and elegant dress. In the early 1950s, Monroe became a popular a...
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Smiling in Fur
Marilyn Monroe Smiling in Fur

Marilyn Monroe Smiling in Fur, 1953

Natalie Wood: Star of the '60's
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Great color capture of Natalie Wood in her younger years posed smiling on a swing. Natalie Wood was an American actress who began her career in film as a child and successfully tra...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Natalie Wood: Star of the '60's
Natalie Wood: Star of the '60's

Natalie Wood: Star of the '60's, 1959

Lucille Ball on Silk
By Ernest Bachrach
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning capture of Lucille Ball lying on silk, looking seductively and elegantly to the camera. Lucille Ball, in full Lucille Desire Ball, radio and motion-picture actress and l...
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1940s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Lucille Ball on Silk
Lucille Ball on Silk

Lucille Ball on Silk, 1941

Elizabeth Taylor on the Set of "Giant"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Beautifully colorized image of actress Elizabeth Taylor on the set of the 1956 film "Giant". Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film, about sprawling epic covering the lif...
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor on the Set of "Giant"
Elizabeth Taylor on the Set of "Giant"

Elizabeth Taylor on the Set of "Giant", 1954

Muhammad Ali Training in Florida
By Jeff Joffe
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning color image of Muhammad Ali training in Florida, 1970. Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist. Nicknamed 'the Greatest', he is widel...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Muhammad Ali Training in Florida
Muhammad Ali Training in Florida

Muhammad Ali Training in Florida, 1970

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

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

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

Elvis Presley Rocking Out on Stage, 1955

Bianca Jagger's Birthday Party at Studio 54
By Eric Kroll
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1970's in New York: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Bianca Jagger, and Mick Jagger at Studio 54 for Bianca's birthday party. Bianca Jagger is a former Nicaraguan actress who was married...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Bianca Jagger's Birthday Party at Studio 54
Bianca Jagger's Birthday Party at Studio 54

Bianca Jagger's Birthday Party at Studio 54, 1970's

Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at a Party
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Incredible candid image photographed by Globe Photos Photographer Nate Cutler at the premier of How to Marry a Millionaire in 1953. How to Marry a Millionaire is a 1953 American s...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at a Party
Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at a Party

Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall at a Party, 1953

Elizabeth Taylor and Conrad Hilton on Their Wedding Day
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Candid shot of Elizabeth Taylor and Conrad Hilton in car on their wedding day, 1950. This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: - Limited Edition Archi...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor and Conrad Hilton on Their Wedding Day
Elizabeth Taylor and Conrad Hilton on Their Wedding Day

Elizabeth Taylor and Conrad Hilton on Their Wedding Day, 1950

Frank Sinatra Standing with Tbird
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This beautifully restored color image features legendary actor, singer, and musician Frank Sinatra leaning on a classic T-Bird. Francis Albert Sinatra was an American singer, acto...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra Standing with Tbird
Frank Sinatra Standing with Tbird

Frank Sinatra Standing with Tbird, 1950's

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

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor with Sunglasses for "Giant"
Elizabeth Taylor with Sunglasses for "Giant"

Elizabeth Taylor with Sunglasses for "Giant", 1955

Marilyn Monroe in Deckchair
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This unique colored portrait features actress Marilyn Monroe sitting with a huge smile in a deckchair. This image was captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth in Los Angeles, 1...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe in Deckchair
Marilyn Monroe in Deckchair

Marilyn Monroe in Deckchair, 1955

Billy Wilder and Marilyn Monroe "The Seven Year Itch"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful color image features Marilyn Monroe in her starring role for "Seven Year Itch". The Seven Year Itch is a 1955 American romantic comedy film based on a 1952 three-ac...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Billy Wilder and Marilyn Monroe "The Seven Year Itch"
Billy Wilder and Marilyn Monroe "The Seven Year Itch"

Billy Wilder and Marilyn Monroe "The Seven Year Itch", 1955

Ava Gardner at Academy Awards
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Color portrait of Ava Gardner smiling at The Academy Awards in fur and tiara. Ava Lavinia Gardner was an American actress and singer. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Ava Gardner at Academy Awards
Ava Gardner at Academy Awards

Ava Gardner at Academy Awards, 1960

Marilyn Monroe Smiling in Fur
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This portrait captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth features actress Marilyn Monroe smiling in a fur shawl and elegant dress. In the early 1950s, Monroe became a popular ...
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Smiling in Fur
Marilyn Monroe Smiling in Fur

Marilyn Monroe Smiling in Fur, 1953

Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr in "How to Marry a Millionaire"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This beautifully restored color image originally captured by photographer Frank Worth features Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr on the set of "How to Marry a Millionaire" in 1953. ...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr in "How to Marry a Millionaire"
Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr in "How to Marry a Millionaire"

Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr in "How to Marry a Millionaire", 1953

The Rat Pack
Located in Austin, TX
Rare portrait of the Rat Pack in front of the Sands Hotel sign, 1963. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rat Pac...
Category

1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Black and White

The Rat Pack
The Rat Pack

The Rat Pack, 1963

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

1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes
Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes, 1955

Marilyn Monroe with Classic Roadster for "How to Marry a Millionaire"
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Marilyn Monroe posing for a portrait while standing with her car door open on the set of "How to Marry a Millionaire". Beautifully restored and recolored from the original 1953 black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe with Classic Roadster for "How to Marry a Millionaire"
Marilyn Monroe with Classic Roadster for "How to Marry a Millionaire"

Marilyn Monroe with Classic Roadster for "How to Marry a Millionaire", 1950's

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

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

James Dean in Restroom
James Dean in Restroom

James Dean in Restroom, 1955

Marilyn Monroe Poolside Glamour
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This captivating pinup features actress Marilyn Monroe standing poolside in a bathing suit and heels. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress model and singer. Famous for playing c...
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1940s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Poolside Glamour
Marilyn Monroe Poolside Glamour

Marilyn Monroe Poolside Glamour, 1949

Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This beautifully colored image features a pinup of actress and Hollywood bombshell Marilyn Monroe posed in a bathing suit with her leg uppoolside. Marilyn Monroe was one of the mo...
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1940s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon
Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon

Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon, 1949

Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning recolored portrait features actress Grace Kellythe "Princess of Grace"attending Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window premier in 1954. She is captured here looking at the came...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window
Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window

Grace Kelly at the Premiere of Rear Window, 1956

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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