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Portrait Photography For Sale
Falling Stars - Contemporary, Figurative, Woman, Polaroid, 21st Centur
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Falling Stars - 2021 25x20cm. Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival Print based on an original Polaroid on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Signature label and certificate. N...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

James Dean Behind Fence in Giant - Oversize Limited Print
Located in London, GB
James Dean Behind Fence in Giant 1955 by Frank Worth James Dean in thought seated behind a barbed wire fence for his role in the film 'Giant', 1955. James Byron Dean was an Ameri...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra with Ford
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1955 in Hollywood, California: American jazz musician and singer Frank Sinatra leaning on a classic Ford parked next to a camping trailer. Frank Sinatra was an American singe...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Falling Stars - Contemporary, Figurative, Woman, Polaroid, 21st Centur
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Falling Stars - 2021 Archival C-Print based on an original Polaroid on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Signature label and certificate. Not mount...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

"Mick Jagger 'The Back'" photograph by Lynn Goldsmith from the Hard Rock Hotel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Mick Jagger 'The Back'" framed black and white photograph by Lynn Goldsmith. Image size: 16 1/2 x 11 inches. This photograph was previously displayed in a guest room of the original...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Still Life - Contemporary, Woman, Polaroid, Interior, 21st Century, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Still Life 2019 Edition 1/10 plus 2 Artist Proof, 20x25cm. Digital Print based on a Polaroid photograph on Hahnemühle photo rag paper. Signature label and certificate. Not mounted....
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In To Catch A theift(1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In To Catch A thief (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Paramount/Getty Images Archive London England). Cary Grant and Grace Kelly publicity por...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Low Water - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, Childhood. 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Low Water (2014), Edition 1/10. 40 x 40 cm. Printed in Canson Barita 310gr, based on a Fuji Instant Film (not mounted). Signed on back with Certificate. Once / Cristina Fontsare Ab...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

Christie Turlington, South of France
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10 Portrait of the young Supermodel Christie Turlington. Fashion and fine art embrace each other in the photography of Jacques Olivar (b. 1941), where the miseen-scene o...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe . Marilyn Monroe sexy back . The last sitting
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bert stern Marilyn Monroe sexy back Mythical photo of the last session (1962) inkjet printing by bert stern 2011 signed on both sides certificate signed by the artist during his lif...
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2010s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Prince 1981 by Tony Mottram
Located in Austin, TX
Prince by photographer Tony Mottram. Taken at the Lyceum, London on 2nd June 1981, during Prince's first ever UK appearance. Signed limited A2 size print, Edition number 11/100 Tony recalls - I got a call from Jill Furmanovsky saying she’d double booked herself. She had been booked to photograph Bruce Springsteen at Wembley, and some unknown guy at a small venue in The Strand. “She said she would go to the Wembley and asked me to go to photo the other gig. Well it turned out to be Prince at his first ever gig in the UK. Back then nobody was too sure about Prince’s sexuality so I went along to The Strand and assumed he’d be playing at Heaven – a gay venue. I got there, but my name wasn’t on the door which wasn’t too unusual. I talked the security guard around to let me in saying I had to photo this performer who was about to go on stage inside. I got in and realized Prince wasn’t performing there and it was just a normal night in the club. So I had a quick pint of Guinness and left. I had to sprint up the road to the Lyceum knowing that I’d probably miss the support act. I got there in time and got the photos of Prince...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Marilyn Monroe with Classic Roadster for "How to Marry a Millionaire"
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

A Moment with Mario by James Sparshatt. Silver gelatin photo of jazz musician
Located in Coltishall, GB
A photograph of Mario locked in a harmonious embrace with his trumpet… a moment of magic in a jazz club in New Orleans. James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Copts 08 - Signed limited edition portrait print, Black white, Coptic Christians
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Copts 08- Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2012 - Edition of 10 Cairo, Egypt. In assignment for ARTE & LE LOUVRE 2012 Exhibition in Le Louvre, Paris France This i...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Ar...

'Skiing Starters' Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
Located in London, GB
New England Skiing - 'Skiing Starters' (1955) - Limited Edition Estate Stamped - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo By Slim Aarons/Getty Images Archive) A young skier prefers to ca...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Evander Holyfield, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait
Located in München, BY
Combined Edition 10 Also available in 101 x 127 cm 40 x 50 inch and as combined Edition 25 in 40 x 50 cm / 16 x 20 inch 50 x 60 cm/ 20 x 24 inch Black and white Portrait of America...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Helena
Located in Sante Fe, NM
In SHE TELLS ALL, Kaur engages questions of identity performance by exploring an ever-present and wildly diverse American identity: the modern American witch. Witches are contemporar...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

I need to save myself (Till death do us Part) - Contemporary, Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
I need to save myself (Till Death do us Part) - 2005 20x20cm, Edition of 10, Archival C-Print, based on a Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label, artist Inventory No. 9311. N...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

The Prince (The Princess and her Lover) - Polaroid, Portrait, Dream
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Prince (The Princess and her Lover), 2007, part of the 29 Palms, CA project, Edition of of 10, 20x20cm, digital C-Print based on a Polaroid, Signature label and Certificate, a...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Circle of Life- Contemporary, Woman, Polaroid, Interior, 21st Century, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Circle of Life 2019 Edition 1/10 plus 2 Artist Proof, 20x25cm. Digital Print based on a Polaroid photograph on Hahnemühle photo rag paper. Signature label and certificate. Not mount...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

Elissa
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Elissa' (Bombay Beach) Edition 1/10, 20x30cm, 2017, printed on Velvet Watercolor, 310gsm, Bright White, Acid Free, Signature label and Certificate. About Tao Ruspoli (born 7 Novemb...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Elvis With Fans (1956) Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Elvis Adoration (1956) (Photo By Phillip Harrington) May 27, 1956 Fans Reacting to Elvis Presley Performing at the University of Dayton Fieldhouse. Additional Infomation: Unframed Paper Size: 20 x 16'' Printed Later Paper: Silver Gelatin Fibre Print Limited edition to 25 only About the Image: Elvis Aaron Presley, also known simply as Elvis, was an American singer, musician and actor. He is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century and is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". NOTE OTHER SIZES OF THIS IMAGE AVAILABLE 10 x 12'' 12 x 16'' FRAMING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST About the Artist: Phillip A. Harrington was born in 1920 and grew up in Holland, Michigan. He developed an interest in photography at an early age, joining the high school camera club at 16. At the age of 19, Harrington moved to New York City to study at the Clarence. H. White school of photography, a prestigious institution with graduates such as Margaret Bourke-White, Dorothea Lange, Laura Gilpin, and Ralph Steiner. Harrington studied under Clarence White, Jr., who described Harrington as being among the school’s best students. Elvis, Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley, LEADING MEN, Phillip Harrington Retro Vintage Black and white Photography...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Penstemon in a Bottle
Located in Sante Fe, NM
I've been fascinated with botany and have photographed flowers for 40 years now. Flowers were around long before animals – about 140 million years. There are estimated to be 400,000...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Amaluna's Day Off #51, Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid, Figurative Photogra
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Amaluna's Day Off #51', 50x50cm, Edition 1/7, 2015 / 2018 [From the series Cirque du Soleil] Art print based on an expired Polaroid mounted on DILITE 0,2mm - 50x50cm - gloss coatin...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film, Lights, Digital, Polaroid

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...
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1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Rolling Stones Colour Out of Our Heads
Located in London, GB
David Bailey Rolling Stones Colour Out of Our Heads, 1968 Archival Inkjet on paper Signed by the artist, on verso Image: 50.8 x 50.8 cm Sheet: 58...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

Kibo, Platinum, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser "Kibo" Kenya 2009 Edition of 3 + 2 AP 4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints Signed, titled and numbered Sheet size 76 x 112 cm / ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Platinum

Untitled (Kate #11)
Located in Calabasas, CA
Artist: Chuck Close Title: Untitled (Kates #11) Year: 2005 Medium: Digital pigment print on Hahnemuhle Satin paper Edition: 25; signed, dated and numbered in pencil Sheet: 17 x 22 inches (43.18 x 55.88 cm) Frame: 19 1/2 x 24 1/2 inches (49.53 x 62.23 cm) Certificate of Authenticity included For its September 2003 issue, W. magazine commissioned artists Richard Prince, Takashi Murakami, Lisa Yuskavage...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Digital Pigment

The American Actor Cary Grant - Vintage Photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The actor during a tender moment in the company of his ex-wife Dyane Cannon.
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Brian Ferry, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait
Located in München, BY
Combined Edition 25 Also available in 50 x 60 cm/ 20 x 24 inch and as combined Edition 10 in 76 x 101 cm / 30 x 40 inch 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch Portrait of British singer and songwriter Brian...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

White Horses Running Beneath a Waterfall in Iceland, Color Photography, Vertical
Located in US
"Through the Falls" The famous horses of Iceland pay no attention to the extreme elements of their homeland most would find daunting - including some of the mightiest waterfalls on ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bette Davis, Marlon Brando, and Grace Kelly at the Oscars
Located in Austin, TX
"This black and white image features Bette Davis Marlon Brando and Grace Kelly smiling and holding awards at the 1954 Oscar Awards. Grace Kelly was an American actress who, after s...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Iconic Racing Yachts in an Abstract Composition on the Still Seas
Located in US
"At Sea" Here, the 12-Meter racing yachts Weatherly and American Eagle are featured on the Atlantic Ocean. The nautical print series Sail: Majesty at Sea is an intimate look at tw...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Grammy Award-winning Singer Songwriter Carly Simon, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Grammy Award-winning Singer Songwriter Carly Simon, photographed in 1971 signed by Jack Mitchell on the print...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Greta Garbo "Inspiration"
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white studio portrait features Greta Garbo posed for her role in "Inspiration". Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American film actress during the 1920s and 1930s. ...
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1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Untitled (Traintracks) - based on a Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled (Traintracks) - The last Picture Show - 2004, 38x37cm. Edition of 5, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Digital C-Print, based on a Polaroid. Signature label and Certificate. Artist...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Rupee - Contemporary British Art, Animal Photography, Monkeys, Tim Flach
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. 'Rupee' is a stunning C-Type print by contemporary British photographer Tim Flach available in this size in Edition 6/10. Flach has mainly become renown for his highly stylized animal portraits, which are far removed from traditional wildlife photography...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Anthony in the Tub
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print Signed, titled, numbered, and dated, verso 11 x 17 inches, sheet (Edition of 15) 17 x 22 inches, sheet (Edition of 15) This photograph is offered by ClampAr...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jimi Hendrix Poses With A Cigarette, 1967 — Signed Limited Edition Print
Located in London, GB
Jimi Hendrix poses with a cigarette, 1967 — Signed Limited Edition Print by Gered Mankowitz Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix is pictured head-on during a session at Mankowitz's st...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie and William Burroughs by Terry O'Neill signed print
Located in Austin, TX
Signed open edition, 8” x 10” archival print of David Bowie and William Burroughs by Terry O'Neill, featuring Terry O’Neill’s embossed studio stamp On 28 February 1974, Rolling Ston...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

J-Class Yacht Velsheda Racing Forward, World Class Sailboat
Located in US
"True Bearing" The boat Velsheda sails along the shores of Porto Cervo, Italy. The nautical print series Sail: Majesty at Sea is an intimate look at two revered racing boat class...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

16 x 20" Tony and Academy Award Winner Cicely Tyson, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
16 x 20" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Tony and Academy Award Winner Cicely Tyson, 1995. It is signed by Jack Mitchell on the recto and in pencil o...
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1990s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Equestrian Portrait, Classic, Black Horse with Bridle, Reins, and Bonnet
Located in US
"Black Diamond" This award-winning image is a fashion-inspired portrait of an elite horse wearing the attire of his discipline. The print series Equus: Light & Form focuses on the...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Radha Shooting II (Long Way Home) - Polaroid, Pop-art, Contemporary, analog
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Radha Shooting II (Long Way Home) - 1999 published in 'Stranger than Paradise' 128x126cm Sold out edition of 5, Artist proof 2/2, Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Metal

Elvis Presley "Last Train to Memphis" 1960
Located in Austin, TX
Fine art print of Elvis Presley "Last Train to Memphis" from the collection of acclaimed photographer. Lynn Goldsmith, taken in 1960 These prints are 16x20" open edition and come wi...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Audrey-Signed limited edition fine art print, Black and white photo, Sensual model
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Audrey - Signed limited edition archival pigment print , Edition 2 of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm , Acid-free a...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Pape...

Audrey Gets Her Hair Done (1952) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Audrey Gets Her Hair Done (1952) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo Phillip Harrington / Alamy Archives) Actress and fashion model Audrey Hepburn preparing for a scene ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Killers For Hire, JFK, South Dakota 1960, Black and White Photograph by Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
This photograph features John F Kennedy sitting on the back of a convertible with US Representative George McGovern in what at first glance appears to be a parade route in South Dako...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie - limited Mick Rock Estate edition print
Located in London, GB
David Bowie (photo Mick Rock) - signed limited edition print David Bowie backstage, 1973. (photo Mick Rock) paper size : 24x20 inches / 51 x 61 cm Stamped and numbered by the Est...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Actress Natalie Wood, iconic studio portrait, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Hollywood star Natalie Wood, 1979, signed by Jack Mitchell on the verso. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with a certific...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dane
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

Photographer Richard Avedon planning his exhibition at the Marlborough Gallery
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of photographer Richard Avedon planning his Marlborough Gallery exhibition in 1975. Comes directly from ...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The Italian Actress and Singer Loretta Goggi - Photo- 1981
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian Showgirl Loretta Goggi during "Happy Circus". Rome, 24.11.1981.
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1980s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Elizabeth Taylor on the Set of "Giant"
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 life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates. Directed by George Stevens from a screenplay adapted by Fred Guiol and Ivan Moffat from Edna Ferber...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Andy Garcia LA, Photography, blackandwhite, celebrity, portrait, contemporary
Located in München, BY
Printed later Combined Edition 10 Also available in 76 x 101 cm / 30 x 40 inch and as combined Edition 25 in 40 x 50 cm/ 16 x 20 inch 50 x 60 cm/ 20 x 24 inch Black and white Portra...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the Premier of Rear Window
Located in Austin, TX
Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the premiere of "Rear Window" in 1954. Rear Window is a 1954 American mystery thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and writ...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Brigitte Bardot dancing, black and white
Located in Cologne, DE
Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot, born 28 September 1934, often referred to by her initials B.B. is a French animal rights activist and former actress, singer, and model. Famous for portra...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White

New Release : David Bowie : Natural Villains monochrome
Located in Austin, TX
New release July 2022. Museum quality fine art print of David Bowie by photographer Markus Klinko, from his celebrated collection "Bowie Unseen", released...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

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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