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Red Hot Chili Peppers by Ebet Roberts

Red Hot Chili Peppers by Ebet Roberts

By Ebet Roberts

Located in Austin, TX

A classic, stunning shot of the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1985 by celebrated photographer, Ebet Roberts. Signed limited edition, hand printed silver gelatin print. Ebet Roberts bega...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Shaken not Stirred, 1968 - 007 James Bond Roger Moore Portrait Tuxedo Martini

Shaken not Stirred, 1968 - 007 James Bond Roger Moore Portrait Tuxedo Martini

Located in Brighton, GB

Shaken not Stirred, 1968 - 007 James Bond Roger Moore Portrait Tuxedo Martini Roger Moore casts a glance away from the camera as he sips the quintessential James Bond drink: the ic...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Woman Protestor, 1960s, Washington, Signed Gelatin Silver Photograph, 14x11
Woman Protestor, 1960s, Washington, Signed Gelatin Silver Photograph, 14x11

Woman Protestor, 1960s, Washington, Signed Gelatin Silver Photograph, 14x11

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

American photographer Leonard Freed enjoyed documentary storytelling and as a "concerned photographer" his photography demonstrated humanitarian concerns. Woman Protestor, March on Washington, 1963 by Leonard Freed, is a 14" x 11" gelatin silver photograph, signed and stamped on verso (back of photo) by the estate, Brigitte Freed (wife of the photographer). The photo is in Leonard Freed's book “This Is the Day: The March on Washington'' (p. 50). The photographer travelled to New York, Washington, D.C., and throughout the South, capturing the daily lives of African-Americans. Documenting the 1960s Civil Rights Movement from the East Coast to the Deep South, Freed’s photo essay culminated in the book Black in White America, which contributed to Freed's becoming a well-known documentary photographer of 20th Century America. After Freed’s death in 2006 his widow, Brigitte Freed was inspired to compile a book on the March on Washington from her late husband’s archive because she heard then-Senator former President Barack Obama remark to an audience of civil rights activists, “I stand here because you walked.” The March on Washington series is a powerful visual testimony, capturing protests that culminated in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream'' speech, delivered at the base of the Lincoln Memorial. Provenance: Freed estate *** Artist’s Bio: Leonard Freed (1929-2006) was an American photographer from Brooklyn, New York. His "Black in White America" series made him known as a documentarian, a social documentary photographer. Freed worked as a freelance photographer from 1961 onwards and as a Magnum photographer Freed traveled widely abroad and, in the US, photographing African Americans (1964-65), events in Israel (1967-68, 1973), and the New York City police department (1972-79). Freed's coverage of the American civil rights...

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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Marilyn on the Roof - Marilyn Monroe Ambassador Hotel New York City Skyline

Marilyn on the Roof - Marilyn Monroe Ambassador Hotel New York City Skyline

By Ed Feingersh

Located in Brighton, GB

American actress and the original Blonde Bombshell Marilyn Monroe smiles as she looks out at New York City. Monroe is photographed leaning over the edge of the high-class Ambassado...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

'Art Deco Greta Garbo' Giant Oversize print
'Art Deco Greta Garbo' Giant Oversize print

'Art Deco Greta Garbo' Giant Oversize print

Located in London, GB

'Art Deco Greta Garbo' Greta Garbo in 'Mata Hari,' 1931. (Photo: Clarence Sinclair Bull) Beautiful mint condition Giant Archival Pigment print measuring a very large 60 x 40 inches / 152 x 101 cm's Edge Prints...

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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Dining In Gstaad, Switzerland, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph
Dining In Gstaad, Switzerland, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph

Dining In Gstaad, Switzerland, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 1960s landscape photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features holidaymakers at a ski lodge at Gstaad, Switzerland, March 1961. This is an estate stam...

Category

1960s Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Lambda

Joan Didion, Hollywood, 1968 (Frame 33a.)

Joan Didion, Hollywood, 1968 (Frame 33a.)

By Julian Wasser

Located in New York, NY

This is a limited edition 16 x 20 inch print of Joan Didion by photographer Julian Wasser shot for her iconic interview with TIME in 1968. Listing includes free shipping to the continental US and a 14-day return policy. Please inquire for framing options or international shipments. We offer framing services through our New York location. Joan Didion by Julian Wasser Gelatin Silver Print Paper Size: 16 x 20 inches Image Size: 11.5 x 17.5 inches Edition 9 of 15 Signed and on the back by Julian Wasser and editioned on adhesive certificate History Behind the Photograph - Julian Wasser started his career in photography in the Washington DC bureau of the Associated Press where he met and accompanied the famous news photographer Weegee – who would become a lasting influence on him. In the mid-60s Wasser moved to Los Angeles as a contract photographer for TIME, LIFE, and FORTUNE magazines and becoming internationally known as the go to guy for getting candid but memorably composed photographs. (His iconic images of Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston; Marcel Duchamp and Eve Babitz...

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1960s Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Lunch on Fifth Avenue, 1960 - Audrey Hepburn Black and White Portrait

Lunch on Fifth Avenue, 1960 - Audrey Hepburn Black and White Portrait

Located in Brighton, GB

Lunch on Fifth Avenue, 1960 - Audrey Hepburn Black and White Portrait Iconic Belgian-born actress Audrey Hepburn pauses and poses for the photographer. She is situated outside the e...

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20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Willie Nelson Texas 1979 by Charlyn Zlotnik

Willie Nelson Texas 1979 by Charlyn Zlotnik

By Charlyn Zlotnik

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition fine art print of Willie Nelson by Charlyn Zlotnik, taken in Texas, 1979 Charlyn Zlotnik's prints are available in four sizes 11” x 14” - Open edition 17” x ...

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Late 20th Century Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Street Games - 1950s English Street Photography Children Playing Games Portrait

Street Games - 1950s English Street Photography Children Playing Games Portrait

By Thurston Hopkins

Located in Brighton, GB

A young boy wearing a feathered Indian-style headdress peers out of a coal hole and aims his pistol at the photographer. Nearby a young friend is dallying on the edge of the paveme...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Greta Garbo "Mata Hari" Film Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931
Greta Garbo "Mata Hari" Film Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931

Greta Garbo "Mata Hari" Film Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931

By Clarence Sinclair Bull

Located in Soquel, CA

Greta Garbo "Mata Hari" Film Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931 A black and white photograph, matte finish, double-weight paper, depicting a 1931 shot of the star titled 'Mata Hari,' printed decades later from the original negative, penciled in the lower left corner "A.P.," Estate stamped and blind embossed in the lower right corner "Clarence Sinclair Bull," further blind embossed in same corner "The Kobal / Collection," verso with the photographer's black ink credit stamp, verso further with two "Edward Weston" black ink credit stamps dated "1981" and "1992," originally from the John Kobal Collection. Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Clarence Sinclair Bull was born in Sun River, Montana, in 1896. His career began when Samuel Goldwyn hired him in 1920 to photograph publicity stills of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio's stars. He is most famous for his photographs of Greta Garbo, taken between 1926 and 1941. Bull's first portrait of Garbo was a costume study for the silent romantic drama film Flesh and the Devil in September 1926. Bull was able to study with the great Western...

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1930s Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Man Ray, Pablo Picasso, Picasso 1930-1935, Cahiers d'Art (after)
Man Ray, Pablo Picasso, Picasso 1930-1935, Cahiers d'Art (after)

Man Ray, Pablo Picasso, Picasso 1930-1935, Cahiers d'Art (after)

By Man Ray

Located in Southampton, NY

Lithograph on vélin paper. Stamp-signed and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the album, Picasso 1930-1935, 1936. Published and printed by Éditions des Cahiers d'Art...

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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Lithograph

"I4" Original Photograph of Marilyn Monroe, Hand Signed
"I4" Original Photograph of Marilyn Monroe, Hand Signed

"I4" Original Photograph of Marilyn Monroe, Hand Signed

By George Barris

Located in Chatsworth, CA

GEORGE BARRIS I4 FROM "THE LAST PHOTOS" ORIGINAL PHOTO FROM ORIGINAL NEGATIVE 16 X 20 INCHES HAND SIGNED BY ARTIST This piece is an original photograph of Marilyn Monroe from the o...

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1960s Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Backstage At La Scala (1948) Limited Estate Stamped

Backstage At La Scala (1948) Limited Estate Stamped

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Backstage At La Scala (1948) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) A chorus girl reads a movie magazine in a dressing room at La Scala opera house, Milan, November 1948....

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1940s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Man with Tattooed Forehead
Man with Tattooed Forehead

Man with Tattooed Forehead

By Robert Doisneau

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print, vintage Studio stamp in red ink, verso 12 x 9.5 inches, sheet Robert Doisneau (1912-1994), along with Henri Cartier-Bresson, was a pioneer of photojournalism, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor signed Lifetime Edition

David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor signed Lifetime Edition

By Terry O'Neill

Located in Austin, TX

Lifetime prints are the last remaining prints available, signed by Terry O’Neill and obtained from the Terry O’Neill Archive in London. Signed limited edition, silver gelatin print ...

Category

1970s Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Kate Moss At 16 - signed limited edition print

Kate Moss At 16 - signed limited edition print

By Jake Chessum

Located in London, GB

An Unknown Kate Moss At 16 by Jake Chessum 1990 limited edition edition size 20 only this size printed 2024 Archival pigment print numbered and signed by the artist unframed ships securely from London England Framing options available Jake Chessum British-born, New York-based photographer Jake Chessum’s portfolio includes Amy Winehouse, Robbie Williams, David Bowie, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Coldplay, The Beastie Boys, Beck and beyond. Jake grew...

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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Serena Puppet - Vintage Photograph - 1980s

Serena Puppet - Vintage Photograph - 1980s

Located in Roma, IT

Serena Puppet - Vintage Photograph is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1980s. Puppetry of "Samson and Delilah" Good conditions with slight foxing.

Category

1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Cicciolina Puppet - Vintage Photograph - 1980s

Cicciolina Puppet - Vintage Photograph - 1980s

Located in Roma, IT

Cicciolina Puppet - Vintage Photograph is a black and white photograph realized in the 1980s. Good conditions with slight foxing.

Category

1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Lightness of Being / Freedom Edition (Queen)

Lightness of Being / Freedom Edition (Queen)

By Chris Levine

Located in London, GB

A laminated giclée print on aluminium composite panel. Produced in 2021. An image derived from the sittings for Equanimity, which depicts Queen Elizabeth II with her eyes closed. Edi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Giclée

Sara Puppet - Vintage Photograph - 1980s

Sara Puppet - Vintage Photograph - 1980s

Located in Roma, IT

Sara Puppet (Ciriaco De Mita) - Vintage Photograph is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1980s. Good conditions with slight foxing. Typed description in Italian o...

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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore), 1964 Terry O'Neill Estate Limited Edition Print
Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore), 1964 Terry O'Neill Estate Limited Edition Print

Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore), 1964 Terry O'Neill Estate Limited Edition Print

By Terry O'Neill

Located in New York, NY

Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore), 1964 Silver gelatin print Estate signature stamped and numbered edition of 50 English actress Honor Blackman on a beach, circa 1964. Splashes on the s...

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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Nirvana Nevermind original color slide print

Nirvana Nevermind original color slide print

Located in Austin, TX

Signed print taken from an original color slide of Nirvana taken by Kirk Weddle. This slide was taken during the famous swimming pool sessions with Nirvana for the release of Nevermi...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Nicola (Nicky) Weymouth, unique acetate positive of British socialite provenance
Nicola (Nicky) Weymouth, unique acetate positive of British socialite provenance

Nicola (Nicky) Weymouth, unique acetate positive of British socialite provenance

By Andy Warhol

Located in New York, NY

Andy Warhol Nicola (Nicky) Weymouth, ca. 1976 Acetate positive, acquired directly from Chromacomp, Inc. Andy Warhol's printer in the 1970s. Accompanied by a Letter of Provenance from the representative of Chromacomp Unique Frame included: Elegantly framed in a museum quality white wood frame with UV plexiglass: Measurements: Frame: 18 x 15.5 x 1.5 inches Acetate: 11 x 8 inches This is the original, unique photographic acetate positive taken by Andy Warhol as the basis for his portrait of Nicky Weymouth, that came from Andy Warhol's studio, The Factory to his printer. It was acquired directly from Chromacomp, Inc. Andy Warhol's printer in the 1970s. It is accompanied by a Letter of Provenance from the representative of Chromacomp. This is one of the images used by Andy Warhol to create his iconic portrait of the socialite Nicola Samuel Weymouth, also called Nicky Weymouth, Nicky Waymouth, Nicky Lane Weymouth or Nicky Samuel. Weymouth (nee Samuel) was a British socialite, who went on to briefly marry the jewelry designer Kenneth Lane, whom she met through Warhol. This acetate positive is unique, and was sent to Chromacomp because Warhol was considering making a silkscreen out of this portrait. As Bob Colacello, former Editor in Chief of Interview magazine (and right hand man to Andy Warhol), explained, "many hands were involved in the rather mechanical silkscreening process... but only Andy in all the years I knew him, worked on the acetates." An acetate is a photographic negative or positive transferred to a transparency, allowing an image to be magnified and projected onto a screen. As only Andy worked on the acetates, it was the last original step prior to the screenprinting of an image, and the most important element in Warhol's creative process for silkscreening. Warhol realized the value of his unique original acetates like this one, and is known to have traded the acetates for valuable services. This acetate was brought by Warhol to Eunice and Jackson Lowell, owners of Chromacomp, a fine art printing studio in NYC, and was acquired directly from the Lowell's private collection. During the 1970s and 80s, Chromacomp was the premier atelier for fine art limited edition silkscreen prints; indeed, Chromacomp was the largest studio producing fine art prints in the world for artists such as Andy Warhol, Leroy Neiman, Erte, Robert Natkin, Larry Zox, David Hockney and many more. All of the plates were done by hand and in some cases photographically. Famed printer Alexander Heinrici worked for Eunice & Jackson Lowell at Chromacomp and brought Andy Warhol in as an account. Shortly after, Warhol or his workers brought in several boxes of photographs, paper and/or acetates and asked Jackson Lowell to use his equipment to enlarge certain images or portions of images. Warhol made comments and or changes and asked the Lowells to print some editions; others were printed elsewhere. Chromacomp Inc. ended up printing Warhol's Mick Jagger Suite and the Ladies & Gentlemen Suite, as well as other works, based on the box of photographic acetates that Warhol brought to them. The Lowell's allowed the printer to be named as Alexander Heinrici rather than Chromacomp, since Heinrici was the one who brought the account in. Other images were never printed by Chromacomp- they were simply being considered by Warhol. Warhol left the remaining acetates with Eunice and Jackson Lowell. After the Lowells closed the shop, the photographs were packed away where they remained for nearly a quarter of a century. This work is exactly as it was delivered from the factory. Unevenly cut by Warhol himself. This work is accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from the representative of Chromacomp, Andy Warhol's printer for many of his works in the 1970s. About Andy Warhol: Isn’t life a series of images that change as they repeat themselves? —Andy Warhol Andy Warhol’s (1928–1987) art encapsulates the 1960s through the 1980s in New York. By imitating the familiar aesthetics of mass media, advertising, and celebrity culture, Warhol blurred the boundaries between his work and the world that inspired it, producing images that have become as pervasive as their sources. Warhol grew up in a working-class suburb of Pittsburgh. His parents were Slovak immigrants, and he was the only member of his family to attend college. He entered the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) in 1945, where he majored in pictorial design. After graduation, he moved to New York with fellow student Philip Pearlstein and found steady work as a commercial illustrator at several magazines, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and the New Yorker. Throughout the 1950s Warhol enjoyed a successful career as a commercial artist, winning several commendations from the Art Directors Club and the American Institute of Graphic Arts. He had his first solo exhibition at the Hugo Gallery in 1952, showing drawings based on the writings of Truman Capote; three years later his work was included in a group show at the Museum of Modern Art for the first time. The year 1960 marked a turning point in Warhol’s prolific career. He painted his first works based on comics and advertisements, enlarging and transferring the source images onto canvas using a projector. In 1961 Warhol showed these hand-painted works, including Little King (1961) and Saturday’s Popeye (1961), in a window display at the department store Bonwit Teller; in 1962 he painted his famous Campbell’s Soup Cans, thirty-two separate canvases, each depicting a canned soup of a different flavor. Soon after, Warhol began to borrow not only the subject matter of printed media, but the technology as well. Incorporating the silkscreen technique, he created grids of stamps, Coca-Cola bottles, shipping and handling labels, dollar bills, coffee labels...

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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Film

Kate Moss at 16

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

Norman Parkinson 'Twiggy, British Vogue, 1967'
Norman Parkinson 'Twiggy, British Vogue, 1967'

Norman Parkinson 'Twiggy, British Vogue, 1967'

By Norman Parkinson

Located in New York, NY

Twiggy, British Vogue, 1967. Twiggy, British Vogue, 1967 Silver gelatin print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso with certificate of authenticity Norman Parkinson (...

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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Catch Up by the Pool, 1970 - Poolside Conversation, Kaufmann House Palm Springs
Catch Up by the Pool, 1970 - Poolside Conversation, Kaufmann House Palm Springs

Catch Up by the Pool, 1970 - Poolside Conversation, Kaufmann House Palm Springs

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Catch Up by the Pool, 1970 - Poolside Conversation, Kaufmann House Palm Springs by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. ...

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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Andros Island - Setting Sail on Watercraft from Archipelago in Bahamas
Andros Island - Setting Sail on Watercraft from Archipelago in Bahamas

Andros Island - Setting Sail on Watercraft from Archipelago in Bahamas

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Andros Island - Setting Sail on Watercraft from Archipelago in Bahamas 16" x 16" print on 16" x 20" paper. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. "And...

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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Lightness of Being [Freedom Edition] - Queen, Royalty

Lightness of Being [Freedom Edition] - Queen, Royalty

By Chris Levine

Located in London, GB

Chris Levine Lightness of Being [Freedom Edition], 2021 Diasec-mounted giclée print mounted on aluminium composite panel Artist's digital signature, lower right on recto 90 x 70 cm E...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Birkin Spill
Birkin Spill

Birkin Spill

By Tyler Shields

Located in New York City, NY

Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...

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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print

Family Pool (1960) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant

Family Pool (1960) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Family Pool (1960) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) Mrs A Watson Armour III (Jean Schweppe) with friends and family enjoying the pool on their estate at Lake Forest...

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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

"C8" Original Photograph of Marilyn Monroe, Hand Signed
"C8" Original Photograph of Marilyn Monroe, Hand Signed

"C8" Original Photograph of Marilyn Monroe, Hand Signed

By George Barris

Located in Chatsworth, CA

GEORGE BARRIS C8 FROM "THE LAST PHOTOS" ORIGINAL PHOTO FROM ORIGINAL NEGATIVE 20 X 16 INCHES HAND SIGNED BY ARTIST This piece is an original photograph of Marilyn Monroe from the or...

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1960s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Palm Springs Party, 1970 - Kaufmann House Swimming Pool Palm Springs Villa
Palm Springs Party, 1970 - Kaufmann House Swimming Pool Palm Springs Villa

Palm Springs Party, 1970 - Kaufmann House Swimming Pool Palm Springs Villa

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Palm Springs Party, 1970 - Kaufmann House Swimming Pool Palm Springs Villa by Slim Aarons This Portrait by Swimming Pool at Kaufmann House is a sister image to the now SOLD OUT edit...

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20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Steve Martin, “Let’s Get Small Sequence”, framed 24x48" print by Norman Seeff
Steve Martin, “Let’s Get Small Sequence”, framed 24x48" print by Norman Seeff

Steve Martin, “Let’s Get Small Sequence”, framed 24x48" print by Norman Seeff

By Norman Seeff

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition 24" x 48" print, Custom framed with 8 ply matte and non-glare museum glass Frame dimensions: approx 56” wide x 32” high x 1” deep As a renowned graphic desig...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Freddie Mercury of Queen by Denis O'Regan

Freddie Mercury of Queen by Denis O'Regan

Located in Austin, TX

Fine art 20x24" print of Freddie Mercury of Queen by acclaimed photographer, Denis O'Regan. Taken on stage at Slane Castle, just outside Dublin, Ireland 1986 Printed to order on Hah...

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1980s Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait Photography for Sale on 1stDibs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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