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Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson, Farm Aid
Located in Denton, TX
Paper size: 17 x 22 in., Image size: 18 x 12.8 in. Signed, titled, and dated in pencil on print verso. Michael O’Brien is an American photographer noted for his compelling portraits of famous figures such as Willie Nelson, Larry McMurtry, George Strait...
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20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Rita Hayworth
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original photograph shot by George Hurrell in 1941 and printed at a later date. This image depicts Rita Hayworth, an American actress an...
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1940s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Brigitte Bardot in "Une Parisienne"
Located in Cologne, DE
This black and white photograph features Brigitte Bardot from the 1957 film Une Parisienne. She is sitting on a bed, wearing a light-colored, sleeveless dress with delicate straps an...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Barbara Streisand, 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 the young Barbara Streisand...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Africa, Dandy, Surma Boy, Tribal Child Omo Valley Ethiopia, Portrait Photography
Located in New york, NY
Dandy, 1996 by Jean-Michel Voge is a portrait of a colorfully painted boy with a feathered headdress from the Surma Tribe in Ethiopia, Africa. The photograph is printed by the artist on handmade Awagami Japanese paper. Signed on verso (back of photograph), and In an edition of 5. Available: 2/5. Provenance: JM Voge Archive *** Artist's Bio: Jean-Michel (JM) Voge (b. 1949) is a fine art photographer, formerly editorial freelancer for magazines, such as Madame Figaro (1982-2010), Le Figaro Magazine, Point of View, Marie France, Town and Country, European Travel and LIFE, Fortune Magazine, and AD Spain. The French photographer published a critically-acclaimed monograph on portraits of Europeans, "Figures of Europe," which include portraits of influential Europeans through 1990. Among JM's personal projects, he photographed the Surma tribe in the Omo Valley...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digi...

Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn on Lawn Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
American actor Humphrey Bogart, lighting a cigarette, and Belgian-born actor Audrey Hepburn outdoors on the set of director Billy Wilder's film 'Sabrina', circa 1945. A unique hand-c...
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1940s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

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

Andy Warhol with Keith Haring, Black and White Photography of Famous Artists
Located in New york, NY
Andy Warhol with Keith Haring, 1983 by Christopher Makos is an 8 x 10in vintage gelatin silver print on fiber paper of downtown New York celebrity artists Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. The photograph is stamped (black ink) on verso (photo back). Provenance: Private Collector *** Artist’s Bio: Christopher Makos (1948- ) is an American photographer and visual artist. He studied architecture in Paris and was an apprentice to Man Ray. Andy Warhol was Makos' good friend and frequent portrait subject. His photographs of Andy Warhol have been exhibited in galleries and museums, including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao,Tate Modern in London, Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, IVAM in Valencia (Spain), Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, among others. Makos’ pictures have appeared in publications, including Paris Match and the Wall Street Journal. The visual artist is the author of numerous books, such as Warhol/Makos In Context (2007), Andy Warhol China...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Carlton Hotel, 1958 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Photograph
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

New York Python, Coney Island, Brooklyn, Year of the Snake Photograph
Located in New york, NY
New York Python, Coney Island, 1991 by Roberta Fineberg is a 14” x 11” gelatin silver print - offered in 2025 to celebrate the Year of the Snake…. In the words of the artist: "I sho...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

El Venero, 1971 - Lmited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Photograph
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Digital

Hot Air Balloon Scene from "The Wizard of Oz"
By Eric Carpenter
Located in Austin, TX
The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Widely considered to be one of the greatest films in cinema history, it is the best-known and most commercially successful adaptation of L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz...
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1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

New York City Ballet dancers Peter Martins & Peter Schaufuss
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of New York City Ballet dancers Peter Martins and Peter Schaufuss, 1975. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

'Cheetah Who Shops' Limited Edition Photographic Print by Getty, 20x16
Located in San Rafael, CA
American silent film actress Phyllis Gordon (1889 - 1964) window-shopping in Earls Court, London with her four-year-old cheetah who was flown to Britain from Kenya. (Photo by B C Par...
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1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Street Mechanic on Rivington Street, 1990 by Tria Giovan - Portrait Photography
Located in Brighton, GB
Street Mechanic on Rivington Street, 1990 From a 6cm x 9cm negative, scanned in 2020 Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 16" x 20" in an Edition of 12 with 3 Artist Pr...
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20th Century American Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Rapture (29 Palms, CA) - Polaroid, Contemporary, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Rapture (29 Palms, CA) - 2022 48x46cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival Print, based on the Polaroid. Artist inventory Number 218829. Signature label and Certificate...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Monica Bellucci, N°1, South of France
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10 Portrait of the young Monica Bellucci. Fashion and fine art embrace each other in the photography of Jacques Olivar (b. 1941), where th...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Clint Eastwood, Unforgiven
Located in New York, NY
This photograph of Clint Eastwood taken by Eddie Adams is offered by CLAMP in New York City.
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Arnold Schwarzenegger & Grace Jones at His Wedding
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Illustrated in Contact Warhol: Photography Without End, edited by Peggy Phelan and Richard Meyer. An iconic book celebrating Warhol's most famous photogr...
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Louis Armstrong smoking a cigarette, Berlin 1965
Located in Cologne, DE
This striking black-and-white photograph captures jazz legend Louis Armstrong during a candid moment at a press event in 1965. Armstrong is seen seated at a table, a cigarette delicately held between his fingers, as he gazes thoughtfully off to the side. His signature bow tie and formal attire reflect his polished style, while the slight smile on his lips hints at his charismatic personality. The image is framed by soft-focus floral arrangements in the foreground, which enhance the intimate setting. Microphones surround him, indicating his role as a prominent figure in the music industry. The lighting subtly highlights the contours of his face and the gleam of his watch, emphasizing the depth of character and experience in his expression. This photograph not only embodies Armstrong's iconic status but also captures the essence of his lively spirit and dedication to jazz music. About Tassilo Leher: Born in the dark years of World War II, Tassilo Leher became an icon of photographic art in divided Germany. As the son of war correspondent Karl Leher, whose lens captured moments of contemporary history, he was born in 1940 in the heart of Berlin. He shared not only the studio in the picturesque Prenzlauer Berg with his father, but also the mysterious world of the darkroom. While Karl Leher, an early riser, made use of the morning hours, Tassilo found his creative flow only by midday, often working late into the night. His camera knew no bounds: from the dazzling stars of East German show business like Phudys, Karat, Hildegard Kneef, Manfred Krug, Bubi Scholz, to international greats such as Dean Reed, Karel Gott, Jiri Korn, and Costa Cordalis – all found themselves in front of his lens. The Friedrichstadt-Palast and numerous film sets became his stages, where he played with light and shadow to perfectly frame famous...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White

Pan from Behind
Located in New York, NY
Digital C-print Signed, dated, and numbered, verso 15 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15) 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. A stylistic precursor of such artists as Pierre et Gilles and David LaChapelle, James Bidgood revolutionized gay male...
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1960s Other Art Style Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Norman Parkinson 'HRH Princess Anne'
Located in New York, NY
HRH Princess Anne 1971 C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso Her Royal Highness Princess Anne sits in a car for a portrait to celebrate her 21st birthday, 1971....
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Marilyn Monroe and Simone Signoret
Located in Austin, TX
Candid capture of star actress Marilyn Monroe with French actress Simone Signoret. Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and model. Known for playing comic "blonde bombshell" chara...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Smiling in Jewels
Located in Austin, TX
Second in its series, this awesome black and white capture features Marilyn Monroe in her Hollywood prime - captured in a silk dress and fur stole. Classic image of the Hollywood l...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

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

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Lambda

Tina Chow
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV plexi, free express shipping and a 14-day return policy. Four 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak prints featuring Tina Chow. Prints are on active consignment from the estate of Antonio Lopez. Purchase includes certificates of authenticity from the estate of Antonio Lopez. These Kodak prints are not signed by Antonio Lopez. Frame has some minor damage and is note in the pictures. The price reflects this with a reduction compared to similar listings. Antonio Lopez Biography - The foremost fashion illustrator of the 1970s and 80s, Antonio (as he signed his work) was and remains one of the most highly regarded and influential figures in the fashion world. While not initially known as a photographer, Antonio was rarely without his favorite Instamatic camera, and as his career progressed he turned increasingly to photography to create fashion stories, portraits, and elaborate mise-en-scènes. A serial Svengali, as the writer Karin Nelson noted: “Lopez brilliantly transformed the women in his world. Under his tutelage, Jerry Hall, a long tall Texan he met at Paris’s Club Sept, evolved into a golden goddess. He put Jessica Lange in gold lamé evening dresses after discovering her in Paris studying mime, and gave aspiring model Tina Lutz her start (and an introduction to future husband Michael...
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1970s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Polaroid

MAN RAY (1890-1976), SURREAL MODERNIST ABSTRAC, 1934 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: SURREAL MODERNIST ABSTRACT Date Of Negative: 1934 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Pr...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

Burt Reynolds Swimming with His Basset Hound
Located in Austin, TX
"Retro 1960s black and white capture featuring young star actor Burt Reynolds shirtless in the pool with his Basset Hound pup. Burt Reynolds was an American actor, considered a sex ...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

The Beatles "Yesterday and Today" contact sheet print by Robert Whitaker
Located in Austin, TX
The Beatles contact sheet by Robert Whitaker from the photo session that ended up being the controversial cover for the 1966 release "Yesterday and Today". On March 25, 1966, The Beatles visited 1 The Vale, Chelsea, London, a top-floor studio leased by Oluf Nilssen and frequently used by renowned photographer Robert Whitaker. Before the photo session with Robert Whitaker, The Beatles posed for a more conventional session at the studio with Nigel Dickson of The Beatles Book...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

NASA Sun Visor by Neil Armstrong, Vintage Apollo 11 Photo of Buzz Aldrin 1960s
Located in New york, NY
An 11 x 14 black and white print of Buzz Aldrin from the original negative before Nasa added “more” space on the top of the image, which is a more common version of Visor. The 11 x 1...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, 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

Original Black and White Photograph of Johnny Weissmuller
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Black and White Photograph of Johnny Weissmuller Black and white photograph 1932, depicting Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller (Hungary, 1904-1984) by George Hurrell (Ameri...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Naples, Italy, Black and White Photography 1950s, Bride by Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
Bride, Naples, Italy, 1958 by Leonard Freed is a black and white contemporary photograph, cinematic in nature. This is a gelatin silver, signed by the photographer, lifetime print, 24" x 20" from the Freed archive. LITERATURE: W. A. Ewing, N. Herschdorfer, and W. van Sinderen, Worldview, Leonard Freed, Steidl, 2007, p. 73 and back cover. Leonard Freed discovered Little Italy in New York...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Stones In Exile
Located in Austin, TX
Collage of photographs of the Rolling Stones from Norman Seeff’s 1972 portrait session for the Exile on Main St. album. Unlimited Graphix Series. Open edition...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe in Nightgown for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white promo photo of Marilyn Monroe posed in a a black nightgown for her role in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", circa 1953. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White

Queen Elizabeth II - Vintage Photograph - 1968
Located in Roma, IT
Queen Elizabeth II- Vintage Photo is a black-and-white photograph, realized in1968, Garden Party in Marlborough House Good condition.
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts issued by Christie’s. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy W...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Polaroid

Marilyn Monroe Candid Artistic Portrait in White Dress Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white artistic and candid portrait of Marilyn Monroe in front of stores wearing a white dress. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the Celebrity Vault archi...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White

White Tank (My own Private Travel Diary) - analog
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
White Tank, Joshua Tree (My own Private Travel Diary) - 1999, 43x59cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the Polaroid. Cer...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

View from 29 Clinton Street, 1989 by Tria Giovan - Color Photography
Located in Brighton, GB
View from 29 Clinton Street, 1989 From a 6cm x 4.5cm negative, scanned in 2020 Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 16" x 20" in an Edition of 12 with 3 Artist Proofs ...
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20th Century American Realist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Basquiat 1979 by Nicholas Taylor: portfolio of 9 photographs (Basquiat Gray)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat by Nicholas Taylor 1979/2014: The complete set of 9 works, shot in 1979 and recently exhibited at the The Philharmonie de Paris, as part of the heralded 2023 ‘B...
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

Sophia Loren Smiling in Fishnets
Located in Austin, TX
This colored image features portrait of smiling Sophia Loren standing near table.Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone, known professionally as Sophia Loren, is an Italian actress...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin Outside the Chateau Marmont
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white capture of the band Led Zeppelin during their infamous visit to Chateau Marmont, circa 1969. This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: ...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Platinum Palladium print, Limited Edition, Homoerotic, Athletic man - Mathew
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Mathew , Platinum Palladium print on Arches Platine paper from Ian Sanderson, unframed. Edition 1 of 12 plus 2 AP ( small Size ) Portrait of a charismatic man, shirtless, pr...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Platinum

Gasthof Post Pool, 1979 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type Print
Located in Brighton, GB
Please note that as of 1st March 2025, the Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Collection aligned its pricing across the entire collection. Please bear in mind that all prints are produced t...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Elizabeth Taylor Sitting in Boat
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white capture features Elizabeth Taylor sitting with dog in a boat from the movie scene "Lassie Come Home", circa 1943. Lassie Come Home is a 1943 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ...
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1940s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Portrait
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Portrait, ca. 1975. Period print measuring 8.75 x 11.25 inches. Unframed. Studio stamp on verso. Mounting and framing services available. Victor Arimondi (November 8, 1942 – July 24, 2001) was an Italian American photographer and model who lived and worked in Europe before moving to the United States in the late 1970s. His early fashion photography, his portraits of Grace Jones and other artists, and his male nudes photographed in New York and San Francisco captured the pre-AIDS culture of the 1970s and early 1980s. Arimondi's nudes were collected in several books, including David Leddick's award-winning[1] The Male Nude, (New York: Taschen 1998, 2005 and 2015). The photographer's later work documented homeless individuals in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood and the toll of the AIDS epidemic on the city. His photographs, featured in several posthumous exhibitions, also are in the collections of Sweden's museum of modern art, Moderna Museet, and San Francisco's GLBT Historical Society. Biography Arimondi was born Vittorio Maria Tevitti to his unwed mother, Alessandra Calligaris, in Bologna, Italy on November 8, 1942. His mother struggled financially, which left an impression on her only child. In 1948, she temporarily left him at a children's boarding school and orphanage in Italy to move to Sweden for a job. There she met and married Bruno Arimondi, who adopted her son. The family returned to Naples, Italy in 1952 where Victor graduated from high school.[1] In 1960, Arimondi returned to Sweden to study at the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, although he did not graduate. Meanwhile, he worked at several blue collar jobs, including as a mailman, before he gave up on traditional full-time work to pursue what he considered more essential— a life of creative expression. He created costume-like clothing for himself and friends and at age 19 became a fashion model. Even as a teenager, the Italian born photographer who spent his 20s and 30s primarily based in Sweden, noted that he preferred fantasy to the trials of real life.[1] That conflict, and his passion for beauty as well as his sexual energy, were major factors in his life and his work.[2] From 1965 through 1972 Arimondi worked as model in London, Milan, Germany, New York and Stockholm, appearing in catalogs and fashion magazines including Vogue , Harper's Bazaar and Esquire and on the runway in several Valentino fashion shows. In 1972 he decided to try working on the other side of the lens as a photographer to better express his creativity.[2] Arimondi moved to New York in 1979 and continued to build his photography portfolio. Portrait of Bearded Man, New York City, 1979 Two years later, in 1981, he moved to San Francisco where he lived and worked for twenty years until his death of AIDS at age 58 on July 24, 2001. The year he moved to San Francisco, Arimondi opened a photo gallery in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood for a short time. When he struggled financially, he gave up on trying to earn a living through commercial fashion photography and closed the gallery.[3] Arimondi returned to modeling for the financial benefits, though he did so on less of an international scale than in his early years. He continued to create photographic portraits of the denizens of the San Francisco gay and arts cultures, to shoot male nudes and publish his work in magazines, and he began to compose and photograph evocative still lifes using his own photographic images. Many of them touched on the death of dozens of his former photography models from AIDS. Arimondi was in the midst of a new photography project that brought together his background as a fashion photographer and his more recent social documentary work when he died several months after he learned he was HIV-positive.[4] The project featured his former colleague, haute couture cover model Ivy Nicholson,[5] who he found living homeless in San Francisco. Several of the haunting portraits he took of her were later included in a noted group exhibit at SF Camerawork. Art Arimondi's early photography in the 1970s in Stockholm included portraits of the stars of Sweden's fashion, theater and dance worlds. His first two photography exhibits were in Stockholm and met with mixed reviews. But as he matured as a photographer and tapped into his fashion world contacts, Arimondi landed a number of commercial fashion jobs, including shooting for the Italian designer Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A.'s I.Magnin department store ad that ran in Vogue. Marlboro Man Nude, New York City,1980. He also shot other artists and models for his own portfolio, including Grace Jones, the Norwegian actress, Liv Ullmann, and the American writer, Norman Mailer. Arimondi's aesthetic vision was focused on fantasy and drama, and he prided himself on pushing limits.[6] Although less well-known than his San Francisco contemporary...
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1970s Realist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Fire Hydrant, Harlem, Portrait Photography of African American Children 1960s
Located in New york, NY
Punctuated by documentary photo essays such as Black in White America, Fire Hydrant is one of Leonard Freed's most iconic in the Harlem series. In the image of Fire Hydrant, two chil...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digital Pi...

Jim Clark in action Lotus Zan voort Holland
Located in Denton, TX
Jim Clark in action Lotus Zan voort Holland, 1962 Gelatin silver print Paper size: 16 x 20 in. Signed in black ink on print margin by Jesse Alexander About the Artist: Jesse Alexan...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Important American Social Documentary Photograph Milton Rogovin Rare Original 60
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original gelatin silver print by American social documentary photographer Milton Rogovin depicting a resident of Buffalo's East Side in the early 1960's. This work is hand signed...
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dolly Parton
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition fine art print of Dolly Parton, taken by photographer Charlyn Zlotnik in 1975. Charlyn Zlotnik's prints are available in four sizes 11” x 14” - Open edition ...
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Late 20th Century Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Katharine Hepburn in Coat
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white studio portrait of actress Katharine Hepburn in a coat for her role in "Stage Door", circa 1937. Katharine Hepburn was an American actress whose career as a Hollywoo...
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1930s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

American classical violinist Eugene Fodor, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of American classical violinist Eugene Fodor, photographed for After Dark magazine in 1975. Mitchell dry mounted this photograph on archiva...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, Rishikesh India
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Paul Saltzman (1943) Title: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, Rishikesh India (Beatles), suite of four Year: 1968; printed circa 1993 Medium: Digital chromogenic prints on photographic paper Edition: 1/50, 3/50, 3/50, 3/50; editions of 50 Size: 24.75 x 24.75 inches, each Condition: Good Inscription: each signed, titled, and numbered by the photographer Notes: Taken when the photographer was 23 years old and studying meditation under the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, these images were created at the time when the Beatles, Donovan and others were also pursuing their studies in meditation there. These closeups are rare, and may never have been fully editioned. PAUL SALTZMAN (1943) is a Canadian film and television producer, photographer, and director. A two-time Emmy Award-recipient, he has been credited on more than 300 films, both dramas and documentaries. In 1968, at the age of 23, he traveled to India for the first time as sound engineer on the National Film Board of Canada's Juggernaut documentary. He studied meditation to recover after his girlfriend had broken up with him, by mail. He learned meditation at the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram in the holy city of Rishikesh, India, The Beatles were coincidentally also visiting the ashram. He saw them sitting at a table and asked to join them. Paul McCartney drew up a chair. While there, he spent time with and photographed the Beatles, Donovan, Mia and Prudence Farrow and Mike Love. His photos have been judged "some of the best intimate shots" ever taken of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, and have been seen in galleries worldwide. A permanent exhibition of his The Beatles in India photographs...
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1960s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Digital Pigment

Elvis With Fans (1956) Silver Gelatin Print
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 Infomation: Unframed Paper Size: 20 x 16'' Printed Later Paper: Silver Gelatin Fibre Print Limited edition to 25 only 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'' 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 Presley, 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

Wading Pool Girl - Greenwich Village, New York City
Located in Saint Louis, MO
S. Vincent Dillard Wading Pool Girl - Greenwich Village, New York City, 1968 Gelatin Silver Print 11 x 14 inches (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
Category

1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol with Cameras, Black and White Photography of Celebrity Artist
Located in New york, NY
Andy with SX-70 and Konica, 1986 by Christopher Makos is an 8 x 10in vintage gelatin silver print on fiber paper of the celebrity artist Andy Warhol. The photograph is stamped (black ink) on verso (photo back). Provenance: Private Collector *** Artist’s Bio: Christopher Makos (1948- ) is an American photographer and visual artist. He studied architecture in Paris and was an apprentice to Man Ray. Andy Warhol was Makos' good friend and frequent portrait subject. His photographs of Andy Warhol have been exhibited in galleries and museums, including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao,Tate Modern in London, Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, IVAM in Valencia (Spain), Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, among others. Makos’ pictures have appeared in publications, including Paris Match and the Wall Street Journal. The visual artist is the author of numerous books, such as Warhol/Makos In Context (2007), Andy Warhol China...
Category

1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

'Tennis Legends' 1980 Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
'John McEnroe' 1981 Silver Gelatin Print by Watfiord / Mirror Group Archives. Wimbledon 3rd Day: John McEnroe. June 1981 The famous tennis star icon won at the All England Club championships that year, finally beating his long term rival Bjorn Borg...
Category

1980s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Portrait Photography for Sale on 1stDibs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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