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Portrait Photography For Sale
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Terry O'Neill, Faye Dunaway Oscar Reclining
Located in New York, NY
Faye Dunaway at the Beverly Hills Hotel, 1977 (printed later) C-print 60 x 60 inches Estate stamped edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity American actress Faye Dunaway take...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Star Wars, Imperial Guard, Sience Fiction Filmstill, 1977
Located in Cologne, DE
The original Star Wars trilogy, formerly marketed as the Star Wars Trilogy (and colloquially referred to as the 'original trilogy'), is the first set of three films produced in the S...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White

Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Dinner Jazz
Located in London, GB
Dinner Jazz American Jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong enjoys a plate of spaghetti in Rome. Slim Aarons silver gelatine fibre based print Print...
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1940s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Jumping A Hurdle (1886) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Jumping A Hurdle (1886) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Eadweard J. Muybridge/George Eastman Museum/Getty Images). Jumping a hurdle; saddle; bay horse, Daisy, between 1884 a...
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1880s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons, Annette Glatzel in Ibiza (Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Abaco Holiday, 1986 Chromogenic Lambda Print Estate edition of 150 College student Jan Woods relaxes in a hammock at the Abaco Inn on Elbow Cay, one of ...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Blur - Giant Oversize Signed Limited Edition Print
Located in London, GB
Damon Albarn, lead singer of Britpop band Blur, London, 1999 Cover shoot for the NME (photo Kevin Westenberg) NB All prints are signed and numbered b...
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Early 2000s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Paul McCartney, London Bridge, Black and White Photography, 17, 6 x 23, 8 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With a line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as the mo...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Sean Connery on the Moon'
Located in New York, NY
Sean Connery on the Moon, 1971 Silver Gelatin Print Estate signature stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity Re-c...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Audrey Hepburn in Her Dressing Room, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c16_12 -- Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room. Out take from the photo essay shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" pa...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

'Golfing Pals' (1977) - Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
Located in London, GB
Golfing Pals (1977) - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print (Photo By Slim Aarons) At the 16th hole on Pebble Beach golf course, singer and film star Bi...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Color

The Utah-Arizona borderline, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, 1960s
Located in Cologne, DE
The black-and-white photograph 1960s captures the serene yet expansive beauty of the desert landscape. The image features a lone figure standing at the edge of a vast expanse of sand...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White

3J from The Last Photos
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 in Los Angeles, California. This photograph is from a collection entitled "The Last Photos", which ...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Andy Warhol Polaroid Photograph, Halston (FA05.01960 AWL140)
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent; 1974 Materials: Polaroid Polacolor mounted to foam core Dimensions (H, W, ...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Foam Board, Polaroid

Sailors on the Subway from Coney Island
Located in Denton, TX
Edition 4/200 Signed, dated and numbered in black ink on print margin by Harold Feinstein Harold Feinstein was born in Coney Island, New York, in 1931. He began photographing in 19...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tennis in The Bahamas, 1957 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Poolside Party, 1970 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Pink Debbie Harry - Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print
Located in London, GB
Pink Debbie Harry - Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print Debbie Harry in pink, 1978 (photo Mick Rock). All prints are numbered by the Estate. Edition size varies according to pr...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Hong Kong, View, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 7 x 23, 7 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, and the USSR in the 1960s.In the invitation to an exhibition of her works in 2003, one reads: "Hanna Seidel, observing the world through her camera lens, could capture everyday situtations in a unique manner."A touring exhibition containing 100 selected photographs entitled "From Rio Grande to Cape Horn" was organised by the Commerzbank and Lufthansa in 1965 and had its opening in the Cologne branch of the bank, Unter Sachsenhausen. At the time, the press described the works as being of "enchanting beauty and dignity."The exhibition of 1965 was curated by Hanna Seidel. Vintageprints offered for collectors come from this selection, each work is unique and exists only once, created as a unique print for the exhibition. Title: Hong Kong...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Dining In The Bahamas (1957) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant
Located in London, GB
Dining In The Bahamas (1957) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant (Photo by Slim Aarons) A waiter carrying a tray of food walks past a woman walking away from a swimming pool which is ...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Audrey in Paris, 1956 - Getty Archive, 20th Century Photography, Audrey Hepburn
Located in Brighton, GB
Taken from the world’s largest photographic archive, (Hulton Archive and Getty Images), the Getty Images Gallery collection features an extraordinary time capsule of the last century...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White

Madonna - signed Limited Edition print (2005)
Located in London, GB
Madonna - signed Limited Edition print Press Commission July 2, 2005 London Hyde Park (photo Kevin Westenberg) NB All prints are signed and numbered by the artist. Unframed...
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Early 2000s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Queen Album Cover - limited edition print
Located in London, GB
Queen Album Cover - signed limited edition print Iconic Queen 2 album cover, London, 1974. (photo Mick Rock) Square image on paper size : 24x20 inches ...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Hotel Krone, Lech - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

David Bowie, Aladdin Sane Eyes Open, 1973. Duffy Archive.
Located in London, GB
David Bowie, Aladdin Eyes Open, 1973 by Brian Duffy. This photograph was taken during the photo shoot for the album cover for Aladdin Sane, January 1973, London. This is an exquisite FRAMED* Archival Pigment print. *Note delivery includes secure art crating & shipping. Framed in black wood with glass and matt Stamped by The Duffy Archive, UK. Supplied with certificate of authenticity. Gorgeous print measuring 115 x 115 x 3 cm (framed). The image area is 95 x 95 cm. Produced utilising the original contact sheet. We ship regularly using Fedex Express services and ship to all international locations. About these images : “It wasn’t until we saw the contact sheets the next day I remember thinking, God this is spectacular. You just knew you had cracked it, boy, did you know it.” Celia Philo DAVID BOWIE: FIVE SESSIONS PHOTOGRAPHS BY DUFFY Brian Duffy photographed David Bowie over five sessions between August 1972 and April 1980, and made the iconic Aladdin Sane album cover image. January 1973–Session two–Aladdin Sane. It has been called ‘The Mona Lisa of Pop’. Who could have imagined that the moment he clicked the shutter on the Hasselblad in early 1973 that one of those images would become known as a cultural icon? – Chris Duffy Some background to the shoot. The background stories to the Aladdin Sane shoot are told in rich detail in the book Bowie Duffy – Five Sessions. In particular it is a delight to read Duffy’s (a self confessed Marxist anarchist) analysis and compare that with the measured tone of Tony Defries. If you don’t have a copy of the book, here’s a flavour of their respective views – which amount to much the same thing – just expressed in different ways. First up, Tony Defries: “I was looking for an iconic cover image and artwork that would help me to persuade RCA that Bowie was sufficiently important to warrant megastar treatment and funding in order to propel him to exactly that status. Engaging a master, world-class photographer to shoot the project /brand and to design the artwork was the best way to send that message. Brian had the ability to make the mundane image interesting and the interesting image fascinating.” Then Duffy: “Tony wanted to make the most expensive cover he could possibly get a record company to pay for, because he realised that if it cost fifty quid, well, so what – but if it cost £5,000 the record company were now having to pay attention. He said “Can you make it expensive?“and I said “No problem old love.” I proposed– One: A Dye-transfer. A genius method of being able to spend the most amount of money to get a reproduction from a colour transparency onto a piece of paper. Two: Get the plates made, where? Switzerland. Then employ me to design it and create it – even better and more wasteful.” The Aladdin Sane session was a real team effort. The location was Duffy’s studio at 151a King Henry’s Road in Primrose Hill, London, which had been the setting for the Ziggy Stardust session the previous August. Duffy had agreed with Tony Defries that his design agency, Duffy Design Concepts, which he ran with Celia Philo, would design the sleeve. Present in Primrose Hill on that January day in 1973 were Duffy, David Bowie, Celia Philo, Tony Defries, French make-up artist Pierre Laroche, and Duffy’s studio manager Francis Newman, who also acted as his assistant that day. Follow-up work on the detailed airbrushing required to create the final artwork was carried out by Philip Castle. What about that lightning bolt flash and the liquid pool? The idea for the lightning bolt came from David Bowie. The realisation of that lighting bolt into the form that appeared on the sleeve was down to Duffy. Its source is believed to be a rice cooker that was in Duffy’s studio – and which had a small logo with a red and blue flash. Francis Newman remembers, “Pierre stared to apply this tiny little flash on his face and when Duffy saw that he said, “No, not like that, like this” and literally drew it right across his face and said to Pierre, “Now, fill that in.”” The red colour was lipstick. Adding the pool of liquid to the collarbone was Duffy’s idea, and this was brilliantly airbrushed in as part of the post-production work by Philip Castle. David Bowie explained the background to Rolling Stone magazine, that it was a “Lightning bolt. An electric kind of thing. Instead of, like, the flame of a lamp, I thought he would probably be cracked by lightning. Sort of an obvious-type thing, as he was sort of an electric boy. But the teardrop was Brian Duffy’s. He put that on afterward, just popped it in there. I thought it was rather sweet.” DAVID BOWIE David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie (/ˈboʊi/ BOH-ee),[2] was an English singer-songwriter and actor. He was a leading figure in the music industry and is considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, with his music and stagecraft having a significant impact on popular music. During his lifetime, his record sales, estimated at 140 million albums worldwide, made him one of the world's best-selling music artists. In the UK, he was awarded ten platinum album certifications, eleven gold and eight silver, and released eleven number-one albums. In the US, he received five platinum and nine gold certifications. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Born in Brixton, South London, Bowie developed an interest in music as a child, eventually studying art, music and design before embarking on a professional career as a musician in 1963. "Space Oddity" became his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart after its release in July 1969. After a period of experimentation, he re-emerged in 1972 during the glam rock era with his flamboyant and androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust. The character was spearheaded by the success of his single "Starman" and album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, which won him widespread popularity. In 1975, Bowie's style shifted radically towards a sound he characterised as "plastic soul", initially alienating many of his UK devotees but garnering him his first major US crossover success with the number-one single "Fame" and the album Young Americans. In 1976, Bowie starred in the cult film The Man Who Fell to Earth, directed by Nicolas Roeg, and released Station to Station. The following year, he further confounded musical expectations with the electronic-inflected album Low (1977), the first of three collaborations with Brian Eno that came to be known as the "Berlin Trilogy". "Heroes" (1977) and Lodger (1979) followed; each album reached the UK top five and received lasting critical praise. After uneven commercial success in the late 1970s, Bowie had UK number ones with the 1980 single "Ashes to Ashes", its parent album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), and "Under Pressure", a 1981 collaboration with Queen. He reached his commercial peak in 1983 with Let's Dance; the album's title track topped both UK and US charts. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Bowie continued to experiment with musical styles, including industrial and jungle. He also continued acting; his roles included Major Jack Celliers in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983), Jareth the Goblin King in Labyrinth (1986), Pontius Pilate in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), and Nikola Tesla...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Medicine Man (1934) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Medicine Man (1934) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) Native American, Cacique medicine man San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, USA circa...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Skiing Waiters, 1962 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Ella Fitzgerald - Concert in East-Berlin 1967
Located in Cologne, DE
This striking black-and-white photograph captures the legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald during a live performance in East Germany (DDR) in 1967. The image showcases Fitzgerald's radiant smile, reflecting her infectious enthusiasm for music. She is elegantly dressed in a stylish black outfit, adorned with a delicate brooch on her shoulder, embodying her timeless fashion sense. The microphone stands close to her, emphasizing her connection to the audience as she sings with heartfelt emotion. The soft lighting highlights her expressive features and voluminous hairstyle, creating a beautiful contrast against the dark background. This photograph not only celebrates Fitzgerald's remarkable talent but also encapsulates the vibrant spirit of jazz music during her era, making it a captivating piece for any art lover or music enthusiast. Known for his exuberant and engaging performances, Bécaud, often referred to as "Monsieur 100.000 Volts" due to his electrifying stage persona, was immensely popular in the 1960s, and this concert in East Berlin would have been a rare cultural exchange during the Cold War era. His concerts were often marked by his powerful voice and the high emotional intensity of his performances, which captivated audiences across the world. The print is new, Highest Quality on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta. More sizes up to 150x150 cm available on request. About Tassilo Leher: Born in the dark years of World War II, Tassilo Leher became an icon of photographic art in divided Germany. As the son of war correspondent Karl Leher, whose lens captured moments of contemporary history, he was born in 1940 in the heart of Berlin. He shared not only the studio in the picturesque Prenzlauer Berg with his father, but also the mysterious world of the darkroom. While Karl Leher, an early riser, made use of the morning hours, Tassilo found his creative flow only by midday, often working late into the night. His camera knew no bounds: from the dazzling stars of East German show business like Phudys, Karat, Hildegard Kneef, Manfred Krug, Bubi Scholz, to international greats such as Dean Reed, Karel Gott, Jiri Korn, and Costa Cordalis – all found themselves in front of his lens. The Friedrichstadt-Palast and numerous film sets became his stages, where he played with light and shadow to perfectly frame famous...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White

Sunbathing Skier (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Sunbathing Skier (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Don/Three Lions/Getty Images) circa 1956: With the temperature at around 80? a skier reclines on her propped-up skis ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

'Yayoi Kusama' - signed Limited Edition Oversize print (2013)
Located in London, GB
'Yayoi Kusama' June 12 2013 Tokyo Personal Work (photo Kevin Westenberg) unframed signed and numbered by the artist. limited to an edition of 3 Printed 2020 This Size 60x40''...
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2010s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment, Color

Audrey Hepburn Swims - signed limited edition C print 22 of 50
Located in London, GB
Artist: Terry O'Neill (1938-) Title of artwork: Audrey Hepburn, 'Audrey Swims', 1966 Technique: C-Print Edition size 22/ 50 only Signature: Certificate O...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Color

Historical Photo - Angel - Vintage Photograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo - Angel is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the mid-20th century.  It belongs to a historical album including historical moments, royal families, and po...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Gina Lollobrigida" by Haywood Magee
Located in London, GB
"Gina Lollobrigida" by Haywood Magee Italian film actress Gina Lollobrigida wearing an evening dress. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5952 - St...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Martin & Sinatra, 1961 - 20th Century Photography, Jazz music, Swing
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. A gorgeous black and white fibre print, available in other sizes. Taken from...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White

Ali In Training (1966) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Ali In Training (1966) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by R. McPhedran/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) American heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali throws bare-handed punches in the ri...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Madonna - Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print
Located in London, GB
Madonna - Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print Early photograph of Madonna, 1980 (photo Mick Rock). All prints are numbered by the Estate. Edition si...
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1980s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Monocled Miss, 1964 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Family Pool (1960) - Limited Estate Stamped
Located in London, GB
Family Pool (1960) - Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) Mrs A Watson Armour III (Jean Schweppe) with friends and family enjoying the pool on their estate at Lake F...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Paul Newman - Getty Archive, 20th Century Photography, Hollywood Actors
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. A gorgeous black and white fibre print, available in other sizes. Taken from...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White

Dinner Jazz (1949) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Limited Estate Stamped
Located in London, GB
Dinner Jazz (1949) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Limited Estate Stamped (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Premium Rates Apply. 1949: American Jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Arm...
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1940s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Elvis And His Harley (1956)
Located in London, GB
Elvis Adoration (1956) (Photo By Phillip Harrington) Tennessee, May 29, 1956. Elvis Presley with his 1956 Harley KH, in the garage at 1034 Audubon Drive, Memphis. Vernon Presley is crouching beside the Harley. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 16x20'' Printed Later 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'' 16 x 20'' 20 x 24'' 20 x 30'' 30 x 40'' 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 Presley2, LEADING MEN, Phillip Harrington Retro Vintage Black and...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

David Bowie 'Diamond Dogs, London' (signed)
Located in New York, NY
David Bowie, Diamond Dogs, London 1974 (printed later) Silver Gelatin Print Signed and numbered edition 1 of 50 Terry O'Neill (1938-2019) is an English photographer. He gained reno...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Funny Face (1957) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Joan (1931) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (photo Glasshouse Images / Alamy Archives ) 1957, Audrey Hepburn, Funny Face, directed by Stanley Donen. Additional In...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

David Bowie - Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print
Located in London, GB
David Bowie - Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print David Bowie in pink hat, 1972 (photo Mick Rock). All prints are numbered by the Estate. Edition size varies according to print...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Prof. Pietro Valdoni and Prof. Angelo Biocca - Vintage Photo - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Prof. Pietro Valdoni and Prof. Angelo Biocca is an original black and white photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer. With the typed notes in Italian " the description" on t...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Marilyn Monroe In A Bikini (1951) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Marilyn Monroe In A Bikini (1951) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images) American actress Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) posing on a rooftop circa 1951. ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c19_13, 1953 -- Audrey Hepburn, ready in make-up and costume to play the title role in Paramount's Sabrina Fair. This shot is an out take from the photo essay in the ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Motley Crue Bubble Bath - Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print
Located in London, GB
Motley Crue Bubble Bath - Signed and Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print Motley Crue in a bubble bath, 1986. (photo Mick Rock). All prints are number...
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1980s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Elvis At The Piano (1956)
Located in London, GB
Elvis Adoration (1956) (Photo By Phillip Harrington) May 27, 1956 Elvis Presley spends some time on the piano while waiting for a show to start at the University of Dayton Fieldho...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

San Diego Home (1956) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant
Located in London, GB
San Diego Home (1956) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant (Photo by Slim Aarons) A woman in a day dress in the sitting room of a house in San Diego, California, October 1956. Additio...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

The Desperation of a Mother - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
The desperation of a mother is  a black and white vintage photo, realized  in 1970s.. The four photograms depict a dramatic moment of a Cuban mother, Mrs Sabrina Gomez, for the murd...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Soho Waiters' Race (1955) - Slim Aarons- Limited Estate Stamped
Located in London, GB
Soho Waiters' Race (1955) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Limited Estate Stamped (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Waiters carrying half bottles of champagne set off on the annual...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Jackie Kennedy (1956)
Located in London, GB
Jackie Kennedy (1956) (Photo By Phillip Harrington) 29th August 1959. Jackie Kennedy at Hyannis Port. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 10x12'' Printed Later About the Image: Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis was an American writer, literature editor, photographer, and socialite who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of President John F. Kennedy. During her lifetime, Jacqueline Kennedy was regarded as an international fashion icon. NOTE OTHER SIZES OF THIS IMAGE AVAILABLE 10 x 12'' 12 x 16'' 16 x 20'' 20 x 24'' 20 x 30'' 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...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

The Blandford Marquis - Vintage Photograph - 1961
Located in Roma, IT
The  Blandford  Marquis  is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1961 . It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, places, families, artwor...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Harry Benson 'Ali in Training' Limited Edition Photographic Print, 30 x 30
Located in San Rafael, CA
American Heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali), training in his gym, 21st May 1965. (Photo by Harry Benson/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) As an authorized Getty ...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Marilyn Monroe (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images) London, England, 1956, American actress Marilyn Monroe is pictured at a press reception at th...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Elvis At The Piano (1956) Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Elvis Adoration (1956) (Photo By Phillip Harrington) May 27, 1956 Elvis Presley spends some time on the piano while waiting for a show to start at the University of Dayton Fieldho...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Architecture and Art Photo - San Zaccaria Church - Venice - 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Architecture and Art Photo - San Zaccaria Church is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1920s. It belongs to masterpiece of art and architecture album meticulously captu...
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1920s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Venezuela, Waterfalls, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 4 x 29, 4 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Portrait Photography for Sale on 1stDibs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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