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Portrait Photography For Sale
The Poet's Son Billie 1898
Located in Soquel, CA
Late 19th century portrait of a young boy by Arnold Genthe (German, 1869-1942). Signed "Arnold Genthe" lower left. "Billie 11 mo." on verso in the artist...
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1890s Realist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Alison Cain - Society Portrait Models in Purple Silk Dress by Greek Columns
Located in Brighton, GB
Alison Cain - Society Portrait Models in Purple Silk Dress by Greek Columns by Slim Aarons 16" x 12" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. Al...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, Digital, Photographic Paper, C Print

Victoria - Contemporary, Polaroid, Childhood
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Victoria - 2019 33x40cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Photograph printed on Fuji glossy paper, based on a reclaimed Fuji Instant Film Negative (not mounted). Signed on ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Untitled - Polaroid, Collage, Contemporary, Photograph, 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Untitled - 2017 30x30cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based a Polaroid Collage. Hand-signed and numbered by the artist on t...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

School Yard on Stanton Street, 1986 by Tria Giovan - Portrait Photography
Located in Brighton, GB
School Yard on Stanton Street, 1986 From a 35mm negative, scanned in 2020 Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 16" x 20" in an Edition of 12 with 3 Artist Proofs Print...
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20th Century American Realist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Andy Warhol at his Factory at 33 Union Square, LAST ONE signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14 inch vintage silver gelatin photograph of Andy Warhol at his Factory at 33 Union Square West in New York City with 16mm film reels and posters for Tu...
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1960s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Star 80 (Back in the 80's)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Star 80 (Back in the 80's) - 1999 48x46cm, Edition of 10. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on a Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory #57...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Guns N' Roses, cover shot for Rolling Stone Magazine
Located in Austin, TX
Signed artist proof print of Guns N' Roses by Timothy White. This 1988 shot was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine Signed, artist proof print, 16x16" image on 17x22" p...
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Late 20th Century Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Nelda and Friends, Palm Springs, 1970 - Swimming Pool at Kaufmann House
Located in Brighton, GB
Nelda and Friends, Palm Springs, 1970 - Swimming Pool at Kaufmann House by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. "Nelda a...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Love you David! (20% OFF LIST PRICE)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Phyllis Diller Love you David! Black & White Photograph on Archival Kodak Paper Year: 1993 Image Size: 8.75 x 6 inches (22.4 x 15.4 cm) Sheet Size: 10 x 8 inches (24.4 x 20.32 cm) Signed and dated in marker COA provided Phyllis Diller (1917–2012) was an American comedian, actress, author, musician, and visual artist, known for her eccentric stage persona, wild hair, self-deprecating humor, and iconic cackling laugh. One of the first female comics to achieve national fame, she influenced Joan Rivers, Roseanne Barr, and Ellen DeGeneres and had a strong gay following. Diller openly promoted plastic surgery, earning recognition from the cosmetic surgery industry. She appeared in 40+ films and numerous TV shows, including The Muppet Show, CHiPs, The Love Boat, Cybill, and Boston Legal, plus 11 seasons on The Bold and the Beautiful. Her voice roles included A Bug’s Life...
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1990s American Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Water Tower (The Last Picture Show) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Water Tower (The Last Picture Show) - 2005 Edition 2/5, 58x57cm. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist on Archive Fuji Chrystal Paper, based on the original Polaroid. Artist...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Metal

Stefanie Schneider Polaroid sized unlimited Mini 'Haley and the Birds' - signed
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Stefanie Schneider Polaroid sized unlimited Mini 'Haley and the Birds' - 2013 - signed in front, not mounted. 1 Digital Color Photographs based on a Polaroid. Polaroid sized ope...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda, Polaroid

The German-American Actress Barbara Bouchet - Vintage Photograph - 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The German-American Actress Barbara Bouchet in Rome (25.6.70).
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

All in a moment
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Maggie Taylor creates evocative single-scene narratives in her whimsical and often elaborate photomontages. Working intuitively, Taylor combines 19th Century photographs, found objec...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Letter (Till Death do us Part) - Contemporary, Polaroid, Women
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Letter (Till Death Do Us Part) - 2005 20x20cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Living by Voices we shall never hear (Chicks and Chicks and Sometimes Cocks)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Living by Voices we shall never hear (Chicks and Chicks and Sometimes Cocks) - 2019 20x20cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certific...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Ravishing Rampling (1966) Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Ravishing Rampling (1966) (Photo By Phillip Harrington) '60s icon Charlotte Rampling at The Pair of Shoes, a casino in London, 7th September 1966. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 16x20'' Printed Later from Archive Source Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Fibre Print Edition of 100 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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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Sean Penn - Signed Limited Edition Oversized Print (2001)
Located in London, GB
Sean Penn - Signed Limited Edition Oversized Print Studio Magazine May 15, 2001 Cannes, France (photo Kevin Westenberg) NB All prints are signed and n...
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Early 2000s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Ryo Ueguchi as Sendo, Matsuo Kabuki
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Those Kabuki players you see in my photographs are not with the mainstream Kabuki companies in Tokyo. They are with localized small groups located in various parts of Japan. They are...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Temporaire, Pharrell Williams portrait from the LIVE FOREVER series. Mixed media
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This artwork was created by the artistic duo Hunter & Gatti (2010–2023). These works are part of the archive managed and exhibited by Cristian Hunter. The artist's technique consists...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Black and White, Archival Pigment

Woman in Kenya Wearing Tribal Jewelry, Black and White Photography, Vertical
Located in US
"Adorned" This fashion-inspired, award-winning black and white profile portrait of a young Rendille woman shows the delicate yet bold ornamentation that her remote tribal community ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Jam Debut Album Cover by Martyn Goddard
Located in Austin, TX
Signed, limited edition print of The Jam's debut album cover 'In The City' taken by photographer Martyn Goddard in May 1977 Available in the following sizes: 15”x15” 20”x20” 30”x30...
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Late 20th Century Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

At Once I Knew I Was Not Magnificent - In Celebration of Pride Month
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stone and Press Gallery is excited to offer several works in celebration of the LGBTQ community. Printed on Photo Lustre. This is #5 of an edition of 8. A Certificate of Authentici...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Inkjet

An Image of Life (Ensign Broderick record Shoot 'Blood Crush') -Bombay Beach, CA
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
An Image of Life (Ensign Broderick record Shoot 'Blood Crush') - Bombay Beach, CA - 2019 48x47cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Sign...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Rue Mouffetard. Fashion. Black and White Photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rue Mouffetard, 1954 Archival pigment print Size: 20 x 16 inches. Edition 12 Unframed Printed later. 1964, Uwe Ommer, a young 20-year-old photographer who recently arrived from Co...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Love you Actor Girl (Stage of Consciousness) - featuring Radha Mitchell
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Love you Actor Girl (Stage of Consciousness) - 2007 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and signature label. Artist...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Mark Wahlberg Smoking #1, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
Located in München, BY
Edition 25 Also available in 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch, Edition 10 Black and white portrait of the smoking model, actor and singer Mark Wahlberg. Fr...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

In Hiding (29 Palms, CA) Contemporary, Woman, Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
In Hiding (29 Palms, CA) - 2005 20x20cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs, Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory #5723. Not...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Evan Dando - Oversize Signed Limited Edition Print
Located in London, GB
Evan Dando - Oversize Signed Limited Edition Print Evan Dando, frontman of American band The Lemonheads, photographed in a cemetery in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Cover shoot ...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Nadia's Innocence (Stranger than Paradise) - analog, vintage print
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Nadia's Innocence (Stranger than Paradise) - 1998 43x59cm, Edition of 5. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Signature Label and Certificate. Artist ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Elton John, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait
Located in München, BY
Combined Edition 25 Also available in 50 x 60 cm/ 20 x 24 inch and as combined Edition 10 in 76 x 101 cm / 30 x 40 inch 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch Portrait of British singer and s...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mother Nursing Her Child, Wearing Traditional Tribal Jewelry, Ethiopia, Calming
Located in US
"Untitled 13" This award-winning image features the bond between a Nyangatom mother as she nurses her child. The tribe’s women pride themselves on their high stacks of necklaces wh...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

22 May, I
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print Signed and numbered on label, verso 12 x 18 inches (Edition of 10) 24 x 35.5 inches (Edition of 8) From the series, "Him" This artwork is offered by ClampAr...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

What are we gonna do?! (Till Death do us Part) - Polaroid, Figurative
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
What are we gonna do?! (Till Death do us Part) - 2008 20x24cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Certificate and Signature la...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

David Hockney Portraits, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
Located in München, BY
Edition 25 Also available in 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch, Edition 10 Color portrait of artist David Hockney smoking in front of some portraits on the wall. From personality portra...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Niño con Máscara. Portrait. Limited Edition Color Photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Exploring color in the darkness, inspired by the Italian and Dutch renaissance. He brings hints of the fauna of his native South American vibrant and passionate colors. Bringing them...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jim & Kevin
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print Signed and numbered, recto 20 x 24 inches, sheet (Edition of 7) 11 x 14 inches, sheet (Edition of 20) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. About the artist: Rick Day is an American photographer based in New York City, who names Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts, and Victor Skrebneski as influences. His work concentrates on fashion advertising photography and video—his fashion spreads and images have been published in numerous publications across the world including “ELLE,” “Details,” “Vogue Italia,” “Männer,” “DNA,” and “GQ.” Day has produced four photography books since 2008, with BelAmi being the most recent (all published through Bruno Gmünder...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Kiss I. Self Nude Portrait Color Photograph.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Kiss was a self-taken photograph and was part of her solo exhibition in New York at the Art Space Location One, in 2012. The Kiss maps a system uniting two bodies. It is a gestur...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Love Scene against the Wall from Sidewinder
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Love Scene against the Wall" (Sidewinder) - 2007, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. 4 x 20x20cm, 20 x 100 cm installed with gaps in between each piec...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

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

Sonny Grey, 1963 - Trumpet Jazz Musician Sonny Grey Portrait Photograph
Located in Brighton, GB
Sonny Grey, 1963 - Trumpet Jazz Musician Sonny Grey Portrait Photograph Jazz trumpeter Sonny Grey is photographed in concert. 16" x 20" print Silver Gelatin print. Prints are made...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Divine Nude No.19 by Ronald Martinez - Fine art photography, Renaissance, body
Located in Paris, FR
Divine Nude No.19 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Ronald Martinez. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

Andy Warhol, Los Angeles, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
Located in München, BY
Edition 10 Also available in 40 x 50 cm / 16 x 20 inch, Edition 25 Signed on a label and a certificate of authenticity Black and white portrait of artist Andy Warhol with sunglasses. From personality portraits and advertising campaigns to magazine layouts and fine art work, Greg Gorman has developed a unique style in his profession. His distinctive use of light in his black and white portraits is one of the identifying aspects of a Gorman photograph. Gorman’s strength has been photographing motion picture and music personalities. His work has been used in film advertising and publicity campaigns as well as album and CD covers. Some of the motion picture celebrities that he has photographed include Ben Affleck, Lauren Bacall, Alec Baldwin, Antonio Banderas, Kim Basinger, Marlon Brando, Pierce Brosnan, Kevin Costner, Bette Davis, Robert De Niro, Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Dustin Hoffman, Sophia Loren, Al Pacino, Barbra Streisand, Kiera Knightley, Clive Owen, Jennifer Lopez and John Travolta. In the music field, Mr. Gorman has worked with Elton John, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Morrissey, John Mayer, Bette Midler, Grace Jones and Frank Zappa to name a few. A partial list of the films that he has generated graphics and publicity for include “The Hurt Locker”, “Pirates of the Caribbean”, “King Arthur”, “Tootsie”, “The Big Chill”, “Bull Durham” and the Key Art Award winner “Pearl Harbor”. Mr. Gorman has lectured and conducted seminars throughout the world including Digital Photographic Workshops at his studio in Mendocino, California. A project for Disney in conjunction with the Travel Association of America, took him on a 45-day shoot across the United States shooting subjects from all 50 states...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

El Duende by James Sparshatt. Framed BW photograph. Spanish flamenco dancer
Located in Coltishall, GB
A palmera summons the Duende through the force of her percussive clapping. In harmony with the tacones of the flamenco dancer and the harsh lament of the vocalist. James Sparshatt’...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

A Fresh Horse
Located in Sante Fe, NM
For years, Jahiel has been photographing the cowboys of the Great Basin–perhaps one of the most inhospitable regions of the already rugged West. These people represent one of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Patience, contemporary, wildlife, black and white photography, Lion
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 more sizes on request A Portrait of big majestic male lion lying in the sun. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are amon...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lennon Light Leak
Located in Norwich, GB
As part of Herrmann's collection of Abbey Road photos of the Beatles this image was never printed by the photographer, deemed to have been underexposed and lay dormant in his collect...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Inkjet, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Lion Male in Majestic Mauve Pink
Located in Miami, FL
Well-muscled male cat with full mane. He's King of the Jungle even if he's in stone and against a pink background. The contrast of gritty the stone texture against the smooth flat sky is unexpected and somehow makes the image special. Signed, dating and numbered 2/15 recto, unframed, another size available, printed later, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper Robert Funk is a pioneer of toy photography, doll photography...
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2010s American Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Leonardo Di Caprio, LA, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
Located in München, BY
Edition 10 Also available in 40 x 50 cm / 16 x 20 inch, Edition 25 Black and white portrait of actor Leonardo di Caprio in young age. From personality portraits and advertising ca...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Anthony Bourdain portrait by Jake Chessum
Located in Austin, TX
Anthony Bourdain was famous for traveling the globe and exploring the local cuisine in No Reservations and Parts Unknown. In this print, photographer Jake Chessum captures the late B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Last Warrior, Kenya, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 Signed on front or on an adhesive label This iconic Lion is called "Morani". He's one of the very famous "Musketeer" Coalition in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Joac...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dream in Color Series, The End, Bisbee, Arizona - American Color Photography
Located in Cambridge, GB
Richard Heeps' Dream in Colour Series beautifully captures 1950's chic, the nostalgic vibe and warm colours paired with a movie still of the end, make it incredibly seductive. This ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Lana Turner
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a unique photographic work taken by Andy Warhol. Lana Turner got her start in Hollywood in 1937 at just 16 years old. She would become one of the m...
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Polaroid

Running Man, L’Uomo Vogue, San Francisco – Albert Watson, Black and White, Print
Located in Zurich, CH
ALBERT WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Running Man, L’Uomo Vogue, San Francisco 1992/2015 Chromogenic print from a polaroid positive face mounted to acrylic (Diase...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Chelsea Hotel
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning museum quality fine art print of Chrissy Teigen by photographer Markus Klinko from a collection of contemporary nudes by the celebrated photographer, featuring amongst other...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Star Wars, 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

Tano Bora, Cheetah, black and hwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 More sizes on request Portrait of the 5 Boys called "Tano Bora". This coalition of five male cheetahs has been named the Tano Bora coalition, meaning ‘The Magnificent...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Untitled - Stage of Consciousness - last edition
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Untitled' (Stage of Consciousness), 2007, 20x24cm, sold out Edition of 5, Artist Proof 1/2, digital C-Print, based on a Polaroid, Certificate and Signature label, artist Inventory ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Skiing in Vail, 1964 - Colorado Ski Resort Destination Winter Sports Photograph
Located in Brighton, GB
Skiing in Vail, 1964 - Colorado Ski Resort Destination Winter Sports Photograph by Slim Aarons 16" x 16" print on 16" x 20" paper. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 1...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Ursula Andress - Honey Ryder James Bond Portrait Dr No Film Photograph
Located in Brighton, GB
Ursula Andress - Honey Ryder James Bond Portrait Dr No Film Photograph by Slim Aarons 16" x 16" print on 16" x 20" paper. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Print...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

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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