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Portrait Photography For Sale
Style: Photorealist
Style: Street Art
Devo "Chili Dog Mac" Akron 1978
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Devo photographed outside Chili Dog Mac restaurant in Akron, Ohio on August 14, 1978 by Janet Macoska 16x20" signed limited edition, number 6/25 Ava...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Willie Nelson
Located in Austin, TX
Willie Nelson, taken outside the Pedernales Studio's in 1983 by Austin Texas based photographer Scott Newton Signed limited edition print, printed on hea...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bruce Springsteen "For You", Harvard Square Theater 1974. Printers proof print
Located in Austin, TX
Bruce Springsteen by Barry Schneier, Harvard Square Theatre, Cambridge, MA, 1974. Signed printers proof, silver gelatin print. Printers proof number 1/3 This printers proof print is one of only two remaining prints in this size. The original edition is completely sold out, as are the three artist proof prints. Once this print sells, the price on the last remaining printers proof print will increase, and once that sells, there will be no more prints available. In May of 1974, Bruce Springsteen performed a show that is considered to be a watershed moment in his career. Having released two albums to date with minimal sales success, he was in danger of being dropped by his record label. Barry Schneier, having seen Bruce Springsteen perform locally in Cambridge, Massachusetts, suggested to concert promoters, Windowpane Productions, they consider booking him for a show. This chance encounter would lead to Bruce and the E Street Band opening for Bonnie Raitt...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Barba Walz Important Rare Woman Photographer Mid Century Fashionable Room
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very rare and important photograph by Barbara Walz. Signed. Framed. Measuring 19 by 24 inches overall and 11 by 17 photo alone.
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1960s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Iggy Pop Scala Cinema London 1972
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition, silver gelatin print of Iggy Pop by Alec Byrne, taken at the Scala Cinema, Kings Cross, London, July 15th 1972. Alec Byrne signed ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

No Doubt in 1997 Gwen Stefani by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Gwen Stefani with her band No Doubt, from acclaimed music photographer, Chris Cuffaro. Taken in July 1997 in Albany NY Signed limited edition 17x22" print, edition number 25/50 Chris Cuffaro has shot the best of the best in the music world including ground-breaking bands like Jane’s Addiction...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Clash by Janet Macoska, framed 20x24" signed limited edition print
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Bassist Paul Simonon and lead singer Joe Strummer of British punk rock band The Clash backstage at the Agora Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio on February 13, 1979, by Janet Macoska Framed, signed limited edition number 2/25 Frame measures 32" x 25" x 1" Recently framed with an 8ply mat, in new, perfect condition Since 1974, Janet Macoska has been capturing rock’s greatest on film. Among the publications who have used her photos are Rolling Stone, People, Vogue, American Photo, Creem, MOJO, NY Times and London Times. VH1, Bravo, A&E and the BBC regularly use Macoska’s vast archive in their “rockumentaries.” Her work is in the permanent collection of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Smithsonian Museum of American History, The National Portrait Gallery in London and in Hard Rock Cafe restaurants, hotels and casinos all around the planet. David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Clash, DEVO, Heart, Hall and Oates...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Gary Clark Jr Live album cover
Located in Austin, TX
Gary Clark Jr taken on stage during his ACL appearance in his hometown of Austin Texas, October 2012. This image, taken by Gary Clark Jr's old school friend, Ben Sklar, was used as t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

David Bowie Smoking Clown by Duffy
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. Taken from the original negatives, these offici...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood by Ebet Roberts
Located in Austin, TX
Keith Richards and Ron Wood of The Rolling Stones, 1983 by Ebet Roberts Signed limited edition, hand printed silver gelatin print. Ebet Roberts began her career in 1977 when she be...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Elton John Takes Flight - Special co-signed limited edition print, framed
Located in Austin, TX
Elton John by photographer Ed Caraeff, taken on-stage at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in California, November 15, 1970. This special edition. print i...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Courtney Love
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Courtney Love by Kevin Cummins, taken in Zurich Switzerland, 1996. Edition 50 This print by Kevin Cummins...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Nick Cave
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition 16x20" silver gelatin print of Nick Cave by celebrated British photographer, Kevin Cummins, taken for the British music publication, N...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dolly Parton and Mick Jagger hugging
Located in Austin, TX
IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPPING Signed limited edition archival print of Country music star Dolly Parton hugging rock star Mick Jagger of ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Muhammad Ali
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition archival print of Muhammad Ali shadow boxes at his Deer Lake, PA, training camp. Taken by Allan Tannenbaum in 1977. Allan Tannenbaum prints are available in t...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Noel Gallagher by Jill Furmanovsky
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition fine art photograph of Noel Gallagher during his Oasis days by celebrated rock photographer, Jill Furmanovsky. Location: Music G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Amy Winehouse at the laundromat
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Amy Winehouse taken at a laundromat in London by Jake Chessum. Jake recalls the session: “I travelled from NYC to London in February 2004 to do a press shoot with Amy Winehouse. It was a classic February day: cold, wet, foggy and dark by about 4pm. We met at her flat and went to a few of her local haunts: a cafe, a launderette, Primrose Hill. The record company were very hands off and didn’t pressure us to do any particular set ups. We just went with the flow. She was really entertaining: funny, smart and cooly indiscreet. I am a huge jazz fan and I remember we talked about music, London and New York.” Jake Chessum offers prints in multiple...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Kate Moss at 16 by Jake Chessum
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Kate Moss by Jake Chessum, taken when she was an unknown 16 year old model, just starting her career. Jake recalls, "I had heard of Kate as she was...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

The B-52s by Lynn Goldsmith signed limited edition 20x24" print
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition 20x24"" print of The B-52s by Lynn Goldsmith, shot in 1980. Limited edition number 3/20 Modern C-type print. Available for immediate shipping. Lynn Goldsmit...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

David Bowie "I Saw You Again in the Rainbow Theater", 1972 by Sukita
Located in Austin, TX
16" x 20", signed limited edition print of David Bowie, titled "I Saw You Again in the Rainbow Theater", 1972 by Masayoshi Sukita Limited edition number 7/30 - signed and numbered ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Pete Townshend of The Who. Signed limited edition silver gelatin print
Located in Austin, TX
Pete Townshend, guitarist from The Who, taken by photographer, Baron Wolman at a recording studio in London, 1968 One copy available Limited edition number 6/150, signed and noted b...
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1960s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New release - Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin 1975 triptych
Located in Austin, TX
New release May 2023 - Triptych featuring Jimmy Page, guitarist of Led Zeppelin, performing on stage in 1975, by acclaimed rock photographer, Lynn Goldsmi...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

The Black Keys Recording with Beck Los Angeles 2023 by Larry Niehues
Located in Austin, TX
The Black Keys, Recording with Beck, Los Angeles 2023, signed limited edition prints by The Black Keys official photographer Larry Niehues. The Black Keys relationship with Larry N...
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2010s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Black Keys "Double Dan" by Larry Niehues
Located in Austin, TX
The Black Keys, “Double Dan” print taken in Kansas City, KS, signed limited edition prints by The Black Keys official photographer Larry Niehues. The Black Keys relationship with L...
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2010s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jimi Hendrix "Blue Smoke", London, February, 1967 by Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Jimi Hendrix, London 1967 by Gered Mankowitz A portrait of Jimi looking serious while holding a cigarette in an embroidered jacket. "Shot during my first session with Jimi at my Stu...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Audrey Hepburn
Located in Austin, TX
Audrey Hepburn is photographed wearing a Givenchy afternoon cocktail dress from his Spring/Summer 1955 collection at ‘Villa Rolli’, a farmhouse in the A...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Elvis Presley 1964 portrait
Located in Austin, TX
Fine art print of Elvis Presley from the collection of acclaimed photographer. Lynn Goldsmith, taken in 1964 These prints are open edition and come with full certification. Availab...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Debbie Harry by Lynn Goldsmith, signed limited edition 20x24" print
Located in Austin, TX
Fine art print of Debbie Harry of Blondie by acclaimed photographer. Lynn Goldsmith, taken in New York City in 1977. Signed limited edition 20x24" print, edition #8/20 Lynn Golds...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

The Beastie Boys
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of the Beastie Boys by Jake Chessum. Jake recalls ” This was from April 1994. I flew from London to shoot at Mike D’s ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Gwen Stefani No Doubt 1997 vintage print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, TX
Gwen Stefani and Ska band No Doubt, 8”x10” Hand-printed darkroom print, made at the time of the shoot in 1997, and stored flat in a temperature-controlled environment. The print is ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gwen Stefani and No Doubt 1997 vintage print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, TX
Gwen Stefani with Ska band No Doubt, 8”x10” Hand-printed darkroom print, made at the time of the shoot in 1997, and stored flat in a temperature-controlled environment. The print is...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Morrissey 1994 vintage silver gelatin print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, TX
Morrissey, 8”x10” Hand-printed darkroom print, made at the time of the shoot in 1994, and stored flat in a temperature-controlled environment. The print is in perfect new condition ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Morrissey vintage silver gelatin print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, TX
Morrissey, 8”x10” Hand-printed darkroom print, made at the time of the shoot in 1994, and stored flat in a temperature-controlled environment. The print is in perfect new condition ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kate Moss at 16
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Kate Moss by Jake Chessum, taken when she was an unknown 16 year old model, just starting her career. Jake recalls, "I had heard of Kate as she was...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jimi Hendrix by Baron Wolman signed limited edition 20x24" print
Located in Austin, TX
Jimi Hendrix by iconic photographer, Baron Wolman. Taken at the Travelodge Motel, San Francisco, February 1968. Having served as Rolling Stone magazine’s first Chief Photographer, Ba...
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1960s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie at a Diego Rivera mural 1997
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of David Bowie by Fernando Aceves. Location: Mexico City Date: October 1997 Before his Mexico City concert, David commissioned me to photograph him in front of various murals painted by 20th century Mexican artists...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Giclée

John Lennon 1968 portrait
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition, silver gelatin print of John Lennon by Alec Byrne, taken during a 1968 party held at the Mayfair Hotel for new Apple Publishing act Grapefruit. Alec Byrne si...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

John Lennon 1967 portrait
Located in Austin, TX
John Lennon relaxing at Brian Epstein's house in London whilst at the launch party for The Beatles album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' in May 1...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The Cure portrait by Ebet Roberts
Located in Austin, TX
The Cure taken in 1981 by Ebet Roberts. Signed limited edition print. Ebet Roberts began her career in 1977 when she began documenting the evolving punk scene at CBGB’s in New York...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Giclée

The Rolling Stones "Out Of Our Heads" by Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones, taken in London back in 1965 by Gered Mankowitz. This image was used for the cover of Out Of Our Heads. Featuring Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

The Cure by Ebet Roberts
Located in Austin, TX
Robert Smith of The Cure in 1992 by Ebet Roberts. Signed limited edition print. Ebet Roberts began her career in 1977 when she began documenting the evolving punk scene at CBGB’s i...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Giclée

David Bowie "Loves to be Loved" by Sukita
Located in Austin, TX
David Bowie, "Loves to be Loved", 1973 by Masayoshi Sukita - Signed limited edition 16" x 20" print . This print is also available as a 20" x 24" an...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Previously unseen David Bowie 20x24" contact sheet. First print of the edition
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print, and the first print of the edition #1/15. David Bowie contact sheet from Jake Chessum. Jake recalls the session: “I ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Duran Duran by Simon Fowler
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Duran Duran taken in 1979 by Simon Fowler in the UK Simon recalls "This was my first shoot with the boys. These boys spent as much time around the mi...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Karen Seltenrich "Groupies", signed limited edition silver gelatin print
Located in Austin, TX
Karen Seltenrich by Baron Wolman, taken in San Francisco in 1970 as part of Baron's Groupies series, taken for Rolling Stone magazine. Limited edition number 14/150, signed and note...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Beastie Boys and Run DMC by Ebet Roberts
Located in Austin, TX
The Beastie Boys and Run DMC on the roof of B. Smith's restaurant at 47th St. and 8th Avenue in New York City on May 11, 1987, taken by Ebet Roberts. Signed limited edition, hand pr...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Siouxsie Sioux by Simon Fowler
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Siouxsie Sioux taken by Simon Fowler in the UK Available in the following sizes: 12 x 17” - open edition 15 x 22” - Edition 35 24 x 33” - Edition 25
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Chris Cornell by Jake Chessum, framed 9x12" print
Located in Austin, TX
Framed, 9x12" signed open edition print of Chris Cornell from Soundgarden and Audioslave by Jake Chessum Jake recalls the session: ” This was a brief and friendly shoot at the Toronto International Film...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Paul Newman
Located in Austin, TX
Modern edition, C-Type print estate stamped and authenticated on reverse by a representative of the Eva Sereny archive. Paul Newman at his home in Connect...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Iggy Pop Scala Cinema London 1972 - 20x24" silver gelatin print
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition, silver gelatin print of Iggy Pop by Alec Byrne, taken at the Scala Cinema, Kings Cross, London, July 15th 1972. Alec Byrne signed limited edition 20x24" silv...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Patti Smith portrait, New York 1969
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition fine art print of musician, poet and writer, Patti Smith, taken in New York by celebrated photographer and filmmaker, Norman Seeff in 1969. This Patty Smith...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

George Harrison by Robert Whitaker
Located in Austin, TX
George Harrison of The Beatles taken by Robert Whitaker in Chiswick Park, London, 1965. All limited edition prints in this collection are hand numbere...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

The Clash
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Bassist Paul Simonon and lead singer Joe Strummer of British punk rock band The Clash backstage at the Agora Theatre in Cl...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

The Cramps 1979 by Simon Fowler
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of The Cramps featuring Lux Interior and Poison Ivy, taken by Simon Fowler in the UK in 1979. Simon recalls - "Shot this at LFI’s Studio. I say Studio, ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

David Bowie Tea and Sympathy New York City, framed signed limited edition print
Located in Austin, TX
Ready to ship immediately. Free domestic US shipping. Signed limited edition, framed 20x24" print of David Bowie by Kevin Cummins, taken outside the Tea & Sympathy, the legendary Br...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

The Cramps by Jill Furmanovsky
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition fine art print of Poison Ivy and Lux Interior from influential 1970s and 1980s punk band The Cramps taken by Jill Furmanovsky in 1981...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Cramps "Cobwebs" by Simon Fowler
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of The Cramps featuring Lux Interior and Poison Ivy, taken by Simon Fowler in the UK in 1979. Simon recalls - "Shot this at LFI’s Studio. I say Studio, ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Amy Winehouse
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Amy Winehouse taken in London by Jake Chessum in 2004. Jake recalls the session: “I travelled from NYC to London in Febr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Portrait Photography for Sale on 1stDibs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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