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Portrait Photography For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: Early 1900s
Two Wild & Famous Horses on Sable Island, Black & White Photography, Horizontal
Located in US
"Soul Mates" Running freely over the island's 13 square miles, the iconic wild horses of Sable Island are the perfect picture of freedom....
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Just Me, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, lion
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 more sizes on request A big male lion standing proud in the savannah. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

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

Oui, mon Cul #11 [Les Foxy Femmes de Carmen De Vos] - Polaroid, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Oui, mon Cul #11, 2015 [Les Foxy Femmes de Carmen De Vos] 30x25cm, edition of 7 Archival color print based on original Polaroid on beautiful PHOTO RAG ULTRA SMOOTH 305gsm - 100% cot...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

Memento Mori - Contemporary, Woman, Polaroid, Interior, 21st Century, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Memento Mori 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 mounte...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Strangers and Autre Moi. Pharrell Williams. LIVE FOREVER series. Mixed media
Located in Miami Beach, FL
In LIVE FOREVER, the all-new series of acrylic and oil pastel on pigment print, Hunter & Gatti engage with the discursive and artistic discoveries of two major pillars of contemporar...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Black and White, 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

Monuments, Paris
Located in München, BY
Edition 7 A very beautiful and sexy naked body is lying in front of some very famous monuments of Paris. These stunning photographs of Sieff’s subjects in Paris, in their homes, on...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Detailed, Fashion-Inspired Profile Portrait of an Elite Horse
Located in US
"Velvet Crest" The smooth coat and bridle are highlighted in this profile portrait of a delicately arched horse's neck. The print series Equus: Light & Form focuses on the details...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Grace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Archival pigment print Signed and dated by the artist 16 x 20 - edition of 10 20 x 30 - edition of 5 Flickering in the Midday Silver Beyond the pane a glimmer, barely perceived...
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2010s Romantic Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

Rimon, Photography, Limited Edition
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 10 Framed size 27 x 37 cm All works are Archival Pigment prints, floating in an all black wooden frame behind museums glass.  More sizes on request. Sara Punt's w...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Daydream Believer - Contemporary, Polaroid, Nude, 21st century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Daydream Believer' (Bombay Beach) 2019, 20x20cm, Edition 1/7 plus 2 Artist Proofs, digital C-Print based on a Polaroid, not mounted. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Omnia Vanitas No.6 by Ronald Martinez - Fine art photography, still life, skull
Located in Paris, FR
Omnia Vanitas No.6 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Ronald Martinez. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in one size: *60...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

''Lukah 4'' Dutch Contemporary Portrait of Boy in Chinese Costume with Lizard
Located in Utrecht, NL
Passionate, sensitive and an eye for detail, light and color, this is the working method of Dutch photographer Ursula van de Bunte (1969). She is a perfectionist, enthusiastic and di...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Plexiglass

"Eat My Dust"- Archival Pigment Ink Photography
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This selection is an intimate grouping of portraits of celebrities and tastemakers in the burgeoning cannabis industry. I’ve paired these with select portraits evoking the feeling of...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink

Couli 1 and 2. Lullaby Series. Portraits. Limited Edition Color Photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Couli #1 and 2- Diptych From Lullaby Series Overall size: 50 in H x 70 in. W Individual image sieze: 50 in. x 35 in. W Limited edition of 3 + 1AP Unframed Lullaby is the second ch...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

1373. From The ONE Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1373, 2022 by Salvatore Arnone From the ONE series Photography and acrylic on fabric Image size: 120 H x 90 W cm. Unframed Unique Despite photography remains his main form of expres...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Fabric, Acrylic, Archival Pigment, Mixed Media

Francis Ford Coppola, 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 American retired fil...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Thirst (Bombay All Day) - Contemporary, Portrait, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Thirst (Bombay All Day) - 2019 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid, not mounted. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventor...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

"Blum Burqua" 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 to dress or undress the models, real women, barbies, and idealized beauties that are everywhere around us. This time though, the models, whether human or doll, have an unapologetic way of looking right into the camera, as a way of reclaiming their right to display their charms, to seduce, to pleasure… in other words to live hedonistically, regardless of religion, the male gaze...
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2010s Feminist Portrait Photography

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Lenticular

Portrait of a Raven
Located in Sante Fe, NM
When the trembling heart stops beating, what remains is a tiny beautiful corpse. I make a portrait to commemorate that life and to express my sorrow and regret. It’s my gesture towar...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

White Horse Beneath a Waterfall, Color Photography, Vertical
Located in US
"Unbridled" In this vivid and best selling image, a lone white Icelandic horse stands calmly beneath the famous waterfall Skogafoss. Set against Iceland’s iconic backdrop, the pri...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Weed + Grub 2"- Archival Pigment Ink Photography
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This selection is an intimate grouping of portraits of celebrities and tastemakers in the burgeoning cannabis industry. I’ve paired these with select portraits evoking the feeling of...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink

Kissing - Contemporary British Art, Animal Photography, Tim Flach, Monkeys
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. 'Kissing' is a stunning C-Type print by contemporary British photographer Tim ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Bath Time Story
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Bath Time Story - 2017, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid, not mounted. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory PL201...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

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

Always Forever
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Always Forever - 2016 Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proof. Digital C-Print, based on a Polaroid. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist invent...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

25 Hours #06 [Need to be] - Polaroid, Nude, Women, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
25 Hours #06, 2020 [Self-portrait in the series Need to be] 25x25cm, edition 2020, this is # 2 of 7 Archival color print based on original Polaroid on beau...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

Morning Rose - Polaroid, Contemporary, Roses, 21st Century, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Morning Rose' (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - 2013 20x24cm, Edition of 10, Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid, Certificate and Signature label, artist Inventory ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Ryder Mounting Up
Located in New York, NY
Toned gelatin silver print Signed, titled, dated, and numbered, recto 14 x 11 inches, sheet (Edition of 25) 20 x 16 inches, sheet (Edition of 25) 24 x 20 inches, sheet (Edition of...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cut in Stone, Rhino, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography
Located in München, BY
"Cut in Stone" Kenya 2019 Edition No. 9/12 Print size 37 x 28 cm signed and numbered Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass A white Rhino is standing in the morning mist. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the most sought-after and best-selling works in this genre worldwide and earned him an ever-growing following amongst art collectors. Born in 1958, has made a name for himself in various branches of photography. As an advertising photographer, the Munich native started working for international companies in the 1980s, and he was a pioneer in analogue compositing with his use of multiple exposures. But photography can be so much more than technical skill and a joy in experimentation. Building on his intense interest in his subject matter, his deeply personal view of the world, and his special way of seeing and self-expression, he has developed an equally unique and compelling visual language. This particularly characterizes the independent artistic work he has been creating since 2009 in places such as Ghana, Tanzania, and Kenya. With his iconic wildlife portraits, Joachim Schmeisser has gained widespread acclaim, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned publishing houses. His photographic work stands out from other artists in this genre and his unique visual language is often tried to be copied but never achieved. THE ETERNAL SUBLIME His deep interest in and his unique view of the world are what contribute to the profound impact of Joachim Schmeisser’s work. His photographs are always difficult to describe because they transcend the familiar and depict that which was once hidden, making it tangible. Joachim Schmeisser is world famous for his iconic images of Africa...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jean-Michel Basquiat 1984 poster, hand signed and numbered by Richard Corman
Located in New York, NY
Richard Corman Jean-Michel Basquiat 1984 (Red), 2020 Offset lithograph poster on color archival pigment paper Signed and numbered 2/100 by Richard Corman in silver sharpie on the fro...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Set of Hands (India, Holi Festival, Warm, Saffron, Hand, Calm, ~30% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Lord Fauntleroy Set of Hands 2015 3 x Archival Pigment Prints on Matte Paper Size: 24 x 24 inches (60.96 x 60.96cm) (each) Edition: 9 Signed, titled and dated on label COA provided ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Axolotl - Contemporary British Art, Animal Photography, Underwater, Walking Fish
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order and lead times are between 15-20 days. All print prices include VAT. 'Axolotl' is a stunning C-Type print by contemporary British photographer Tim Flach. Edition 3/10. 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

Learning to fly - Contemporary, Portrait, Women, Polaroid, Nude
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Learning to fly', 2020 20x20cm, 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

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

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

Leopard #4 - Animal signed limited edition contemporary large art print, Black
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
" Leopard #4 ” - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 3 A series of studio portraits of a panther, or black leopard. Panthers are more commonly known these...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Color, Giclée, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Photographic P...

Venus
Located in Kansas City, MO
Nick Vedros Venus Archival Pigment Print on Epson Legacy Platine 100% Cotton Fibre, 314 gsm, Acid and Lignin free Year: 1990s Size: 15x10in Edition: 15 Signed, dated and numbered by...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

BERT STERN - THE LAST SITTING - MARILYN PURPLE WINK ROSES, 1962
Located in Madrid, Madrid
THE LAST SITTING - THE LAST SITTING - MARILYN PURPLE WINK ROSES, 1962 Date of creation: 2011 Medium: Iris pigment print Edition: 72 Size: 48 x 33 cm Condition: In perfect condition,...
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2010s Portrait Photography

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Pigment

Reinventing oneself, II - Polaroid, Contemporary, Color, 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Reinventing oneself, II - 2019, 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

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

Barricade - Contemporary, Portrait, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century, Nude
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Barricade, 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 - PL2020-90...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

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

Mata Hari - Rudolph Valentino. Castelloland Series. Digital Collage Portraits
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mata Hari by Paloma Castello Edition of 1/3+ 1AP Digital photographs on glossy pearlescent paper 2018. and Rudolph Valentino by Paloma Castello 47.2"...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Portrait of a White Horse, Fashion-Inspired, Vertical, Minimalist
Located in US
"Belle" The delicate nature of this equestrian portrait reveals the classic yet otherworldly appeal of the Camargue horses as a single white horse appears in contrast against the na...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Crucifix 2
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bert stern Marilyn Crucifix 2 The last sitting (1962) great and big photo of Marilyn Monroe photographic paper format 61 X 61 cms image 51 x 51 cms signed...
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2010s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Chaste Madonna [From the series Fox Almighty] - Polaroid, Women, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Chaste Madonna - 2017 [From my series Fox Almighty] 50 x 38.5cm, Edition 2 of 7. Archival color print based on original Polaroid on beautiful photo...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

Eaten - Contemporary, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Eaten' 2019, 20x20cm, 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 PL219-645. Kirst...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

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

Erik at fifteen - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, Childhood, abstract
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Erik at fifteen - 2019 - 20x25cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Photograph printed on Canson Barita Fiber Rag 340gr, based on a reclaimed Fuji Instant Film Negative (not m...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Archival Pigment, Polaroid

Wild Horse with Mane Blowing in the Wind, Fashion, Minimal, Best-Seller
Located in US
"Breathless" The wind sweeping the beautifully unkempt mane of this wild horse on Sable Island is a reminder of nature's perfection. The print series Discovering the Horses of Sab...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Soulmates, Elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
Located in München, BY
Edition No. 8/15 image size 50 x 38 cm / 20 x 15 in framed size 70 x 60 cm / 27.5 x 23.6 in signed and numbered Framed with mat and anti-reflex glass Young orphan elephants that nes...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

River - Contemporary, Polaroid, Childhood
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Rover - 2020 - 20x25cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta, based on a Fuji Instant Film (not mounted). Signed on back with Certificate. ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Polaroid, Archival Pigment

Owl
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

Fashion, Equestrian, Single White Horse with Braided Tail Against Black Backdrop
Located in US
"Align III" This award-winning image features the braided tail of a white horse. The print series Equus: Light & Form focuses on the details of some of the world’s most elite jump...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Kansas Bowling
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Kansas Bowling' - 2018 Edition of 10, 20x30cm, printed on Velvet Watercolor, 310gsm, Bright White, Acid Free, Signature label and Certificate. About Tao Ruspoli (born 7 Novembe...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Crystal Ball - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid, 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Crystal Ball - 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 PL2020-1001. Not...
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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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