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Portrait Photography For Sale
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'Ava Gardner Portrait' Oversize Limited Edition silver gelatin print
Located in London, GB
'Ava Gardner Portrait' Limited Edition silver gelatin print ca 1950 Portrait of the actress Ava Gardner circa 1950. (photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) (photo by Pictorial...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'For ballerinas on the beach and in the swim, 1939'
Located in New York, NY
Fashion model Pamela Minchin photographed on the Isle of Wight wearing Fortnum and Mason’s dark burgundy Lastex satin swimsuit with ballet skirt, Harper’s Bazaar, July 1939. 'For ba...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Skiing Waiter - Ice Skating Waiter on Frozen Lake in Icy White Winter Landscape
Located in Brighton, GB
Skiing Waiter - Ice Skating Waiter on Frozen Lake in Icy White Winter Landscape by Slim Aarons shows a waiter in a white jacket and bowtie ice skating on a frozen lake with a cocktai...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

George Harrison and partner, Black and White Photography, 20, 5 x 15, 1 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

"Kate Moss London" Signed Limited Edition Framed Archival Pigment Print
Located in London, GB
"Kate Moss London" by Jake Chessum Portrait of a young 16 year old Kate Moss – before she shot to supermodel stardom and became the icon she is today. Jake grew up in Croydon, South London. He studied Graphic Design at St. Martins School Of Art, and started working as photographer straight out of college. Assignments for The Face, Arena, and an early ad campaign for “Neutrogena” featuring a 16 year old Kate Moss followed. By 1995 Jake was regularly flying the Atlantic on assignment for JFK Jrs' “George” Magazine and in 1999 he upped sticks and moved permanently to NYC where he still lives with his wife and 2 kids...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White

Ecuador, Seller, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 2 x 26, 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

Kubrick On Set, 1963 - Portrait of Stanley Kubrick from the Getty Images Archive
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

Che Guevara and Fidel Castro
Located in Cologne, DE
Osvaldo Salas, widely recognized as one of the world’s great press photographers, was born in Havana, Cuba in 1914. At the age of fourteen, he left Havan...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Frida on White Bench - Color Photograph, Portrait, Celebrity, Frida Kahlo
Located in Denton, TX
Frida on White Bench, New York, by Nickolas Muray is a colorful portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. This iconic image features the woman artist sitting on a white bench in fron...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

An Unknown Kate Moss At 16 Close Up III
Located in London, GB
An Unknown Kate Moss At 16 by Jake Chessum 1990 Oversize limited edition edition size 7 only this size printed 2021 Archival pigment print numbered and signed by the artist unframed ships securely from London England Framing options available Jake Chessum British-born, New York-based photographer Jake Chessum’s portfolio includes Amy Winehouse, Robbie Williams...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

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

Stanley (1951) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Stanley (1951) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (photo by Cineclassico/Alamy Archives) A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE 1951. Directed by Elia Kazan With Vivien Leigh...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Christmas Swim - Christmas Tree in Swimming Pool with Tinsel and Star
Located in Brighton, GB
Christmas Swim - Christmas Tree in Swimming Pool with Tinsel and Star by Slim Aarons features Slim Aarons' wife, Rita 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition o...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Elvis Hysteria (1956)
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 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'' 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 white Photography...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Gunter Sachs & Mirja Larsson - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gunter Sachs &  Mirja Larsson is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1960s. The photo depicts the photographer, Gunter Sachs  with his second wife, Mirja Larsson. Good con...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1982 - Shopping in Winter in Italian Mountain Landscape
Located in Brighton, GB
Cortina d'Ampezzo, 1982 - Shopping in Winter in Italian Mountain Landscape by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. Corti...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

Brigitte Bardot, 1967 - Getty Archive, 20th Century Photography, Film Stars
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

Michael Jackson - Photo- 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Michael Jackson is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1990s. Good conditions.
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Sting - Signed Limited Edition Print (1992)
Located in London, GB
Sting - Signed Limited Edition Print Album Cover Shoot December 6 1992 Wiltshire Sting on a Horse (photo Kevin Westenberg) NB All prints are signed and numbered by the artist. ...
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Early 2000s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

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

Dining al Fresco on Capri, 1980 - Bougainvillea and Geranium Flowers on Capri
Located in Brighton, GB
Dining al Fresco on Capri, 1980 - Bougainvillea and Geranium Flowers on Capri by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. E...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

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 Fieldhouse. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 20x30'' 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'' 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 white Photography...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Norman Parkinson 'Legroux Soeurs’ Hat, 1952'
Located in New York, NY
Apollonia van Ravenstein at the Crane Beach Hotel in Barbados wearing a Jane Cattlin swimsuit with a Charles Batten hat, chiffon scarf from Liberty and Saint Laurent Rive Gauche sand...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Michael Caine Punch - Oversize 20th century black and white photography
Located in London, GB
Michael Caine Punch - Oversize Limited Edition Silver Gelatine Darkroom Print Very large silver gelatin fibre darkroom print from the original negative - limited to 300 only - colle...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tee Off (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Tee Off (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) 6th April 1939. A man playing golf teeing-off golf ball from tee with driver outdoor. ...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Rolling Stones - Keith Richards
By Tony Trezza
Located in Cologne, DE
Keith Richards, 1971
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Martin & Sinatra, 1961 - Portrait of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra from Getty
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

Ava (1950) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Ava (1950) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) 1950, Portrait of the actress Ava Gardner circa. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 1...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill - Backyard Beatles - hand signed limited edition Oversize
Located in London, GB
The Beatles 1963 Abbey Road Studios London England. The first major group portrait of the Beatles was taken by Terry O’Neill during the recording of their first hit single and album ‘Please Please Me’ in the backyard of the Abbey Road Studios in London, January 1963. Limited to 50 only this size* and hand signed by Terry O'Neill - this is a collector's piece. Unframed - Framing available on request. Ships securely from London, England. *Note that Terry did not sign many prints in advance and so, since his sad passing, these prints are now extremely rare. Ships from London. Framing options also available on request. keywords Fab Four John Lennon Paul McCartney Ringo Starr George Harrison Swinging...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

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. Paper size 48 x 48" inches / 121 x 121 cm Estate ...
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1940s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Rue Mouffetard. Black and White Photograph. Fashion in Paris
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rue Mouffetard Edition 12 Unframed Printed later. 1964, Uwe Ommer, a young 20-year-old photographer who recently arrived from Cologne, lives in a smal...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn in Paris, 1956 - Getty Archive, 20th Century Film Photography
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

Panama, Man, Coconut, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 2 x 17, 2 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

Norman Parkinson 'Hammond in Cardin'
Located in New York, NY
Hammond in Cardin, 1962 C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso British model Celia Hammond wearing a pink coat by French fashion designer Pierre Cardin for Queen...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Francoise Hardy (1969) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Francoise Hardy (1969) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Reg Lancaster/Express/Getty Images) 1969: French singer, Francoise Hardy sitting on a m...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

'Bardot Cleans Up' Brigitte Bardot Limited Edition Silver gelatin print
Located in London, GB
'Private Dancer' Brigitte Bardot 1961 by Giancarlo Botti Wonderfully intimate shot of the French sex symbol and icon, Brigitte Bardot, on set of the film 'A Very Private Affair' w...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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

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

Colombia, Boat, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 24, 8 x 24, 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

Quien Sabe Ranch, Channing, Texas
Located in Denton, TX
Toned gelatin silver print, 8 x 12 in. Signed and titled in pencil on mount margin by Bank Langmore Framing not included. Western photographer, Bank Langmore, traveled extensively with cattle drives...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie Scary Monsters Smoking Clown large format limited edition print
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of David Bowie smoking a cigarette in the Scary Monsters Clown costume from the official Duffy Archive. Printed from the original negatives on Fuji Bar...
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Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

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

Brando On The Waterfornt (1954) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Brando On The Waterfront (1954) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (photo by Glasshouse Images / Alamy Archives) 1954, Marlon Brando on-set of the Film, On the Waterfront. ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Boy; Books; Street Photography; Black and White; Paris, 1950s, 17, 5 x 12, 7 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away 1992. He started his career as a photographer in 1920. He was one of the first photogr...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Little Boy; Street Photography; Black and White; Paris, 1950s, 17, 7 x 12, 4 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away 1992. He started his career as a photographer in 1920. He was one of the first photogr...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Roman Holiday (1953) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Roman Holiday (1953) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (photo by United Archives/ Alamy Archives) Roman Holiday USA 1953. Directed by William Wyler, Gregory P...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Il Canille, 1980 - Sunbathing on Terrace at Italian Fashion Designer's Villa
Located in Brighton, GB
Il Canille, 1980 - Sunbathing on Terrace at Italian Fashion Designer's Villa by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. "Il...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

The Old Days - A Greek Soldier in Traditional Costume - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Old Days - A Greek Soldier in traditional costume is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the late 19th century.  It belongs to historical album including historical mom...
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

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

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

Madonna - limited edition Estate print
Located in London, GB
Madonna - signed limited edition print Early photograph of Madonna, 1980. (photo Mick Rock) paper size : 24x20 inches / 51 x 61 cm Stamped and numbered by the Estate. Archival ...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait of Richard Ashcroft The Verve - signed Limited Edition Oversize print
Located in London, GB
Richard Ashcroft DEC 8 1999 LONDON NME COVER SHOOT. Exquisite print of The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft - close up shot unframed signed and numbered by the artist. limited to 10 only this size. About the artist : Kevin Westenberg is famed - for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and movie stars for over 25 years. His technique of lighting, colour and composition has helped to produce his own unique visual style. Shortly after receiving an Architecture degree he moved to London where he’s been based since 1983. Westenberg is self-taught and learned his trade working for the UK inkies “New Musical Express” and “Melody Maker” mainly throughout the late 80’s and 90’s documenting amongst others all the UK ‘Britpop’ bands. The breakthrough came in 1993-1994 with the release of Sting’s Ten Summoner’s Tales and Mary J Blige’s Share My World. These two album covers changed the perception of the work worldwide and thus began a run of 20 years of commissions and choice opportunities. For the last 25 years, his musical heritage includes portraits of Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Coldplay, White Stripes, Jane's Addiction, Sting, Bjork, Nirvana, Jeff Buckley, Luther Vandross, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Roses, The Pixies, Paul Weller, Rufus Wainwright, Michael Stipe, U2, Mary J. Blige, R.E.M., Black Sabbath, Massive Attack, BB King, The Rolling Stones, PJ Harvey, Marilyn Manson, Pete Doherty, Oasis, Soundgarden, Jake Bugg, and Bon Jovi among many others. Also included are 100’s of albums, singles, magazine & book covers from around the world. He’s also been chosen as official photographer for the LIVE 8 Hyde Park event in 2005 and for Led Zeppelin reunion concert at the 02 Arena, London. The work & interest also include a wide range of artists portraits beyond the music world. David Lynch, Paul Auster, The Coen Brothers, Rupert Friend, Sir Tom Stoppard, Orla Kiely...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Skiing Waiters, 1962 - Skiing on Snowy Slope with Pheasant and Champagne
Located in Brighton, GB
Skiing Waiters, 1962 - Skiing on Snowy Slope with Pheasant and Champagne by Slim Aarons 16" x 16" print on 16" x 20" paper. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Pri...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Man, Market, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 17, 8 x 13 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away 1992. He started his career as a photographer in 1920. He was one of the first photogr...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

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

Farmers in Town (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Farmers in Town (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by Arthur Rothstein/Alamy) Farmers in town, Fairfield, Montana, USA, circa 1939. Additional Information: Un...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Lana Turner - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Lana Turner - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo Cineclassico/Alamy Archives) American actress- Lana Turner (February 8, 1921 – June 29, 1995...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Beaton, Marlene Dietrich, Cecil Beaton, Electa Editrice Portfolios (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Héliogravure on vélin paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Cecil Beaton, Electa Editrice Portfolios, 1981. Published and pri...
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1980s Modern Portrait Photography

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Lithograph

Joan Crawford (1933) Archival Pigment Print
Located in London, GB
Joan Crawford (1933) Archival Pigment Print - Oversized (Photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) 1933 Joan Crawford (1905-1977) US film actress. Additional Information: Unfr...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Joan Crawford (1933) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Joan Crawford (1933) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) 1933 Joan Crawford (1905-1977) US film actress. Additional Information: U...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

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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