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Contemporary Portrait Photography

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

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Style: Contemporary
Debbie Harry 1977
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition 16x20" print of Debbie Harry, lead singer of US band Blondie, photographed in London in 1977 by Brian Aris. Limited edition number 10...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Claudio Martelli and François Mitterand - Vintage photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Claudio Martelli and François Mitterand - Historical Photo is a black and white vintage photograph realized in the 1970s. It belongs to historical album including photo reportages of...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

African Crowned Crane #1 by Brad Wilson - Animal portrait photography, wild bird
Located in Paris, FR
'African Crowned Crane #1, Los Angeles, CA, 2011' is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Brad Wilson from the ‘Affinity’ series which fea...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

KISS on a Street in London, England
Located in Austin, TX
KISS posed in full costume on a Street in London, England. Kiss (commonly styled as KISS) was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1973 by Paul Stanley (vocals, rhythm g...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

The Hideout (The Getaway) - The Last Picture Show - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Hideout - The Getaway (The Last Picture Show) - 1999 50x50cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Artist Inventory #770. S...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Sade (Nude) – Albert Watson, Black & White, Celebrity, Fashion, Sade, Nude, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
Albert WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Sade (Nude), 1992 Archival pigment print 142 x 107 cm (55 7/8 x 42 1/8 in.) Edition of 10, plus 2 AP Print only Drake purchased a series of Albert's ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe Screen Test for "We're Not Married" Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white film still of Marilyn Monroe posed in a screen test for her role as Annabel in "We're Not Married". -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the Celebrity ...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White

Untitled (Self Portrait, Nude, Apples, Bowl, Green, Teal, Skin, Power, Desire)
Located in Kansas City, MO
David Pugh Untitled Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta, 100% Cotton Fibre, 315 gsm, Acid and Lignin free, ISO 9706 conform / museum quality for highest age resista...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Kate Moss Veil (color) – Albert Watson, Woman, Portrait, Erotic, Celebrity, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
ALBERT WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Kate Moss Veil (color), 1993 Special Carbon Series on lithographic paper image 76 x 56 cm (29 7/8 x 22 in.) Edition of 7, plus 2 AP; Ed. no. 3/7 Prin...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Athena and Henry (Stay) - starring Ryan Gosling and Elizabeth Reaser - Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Athena and Henry (Stay) - starring Ryan Gosling and Elizabeth Reaser - 2006 20x25cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Certificate and...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Life and how to live it - 21st Century, Polaroid, Photography, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Life and how to live it, 2016 Edition 1/7 plus 2 Artist Proofs Digital C-print, Based on Polaroid, not mounted. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist inventory PL2016-791...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Randal Ford - CeeLo No. 1, Photography 2020, Printed After
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 Narrative: There is nothing standard about this poodle. Ceelo is one of the most interes...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

The Italian Actress Antonella Lualdi - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian Actress Antonella Lualdi.
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Untouchable Light
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10 More sizes available on request. Silhouette of a woman in black and white. Artist Statement: Art is the air that I breathe. I grew up in an artistic family, surround...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

White Horses Standing Beneath a Waterfall, Color Photography, Horizontal
Located in US
"Endless Dream" Although the horses are calm and collected, the powerful waterfall Skógafoss pounds thousands of gallons of water into the pool they stand in. The conditions to crea...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Fighting Fish - Tim Flach, Contemporary Photography, British Art, Animal Photos
Located in Brighton, GB
Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. 'Fighting Fish' is a stunning C-Type print by con...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Photo of Temple of S.Croce - Florence - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Photo of Temple of S.Croce  - Florence is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the Mid-20th Century. Good conditions.
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Omnia Vanitas No.5 by Ronald Martinez - Fine art photography, still life, apple
Located in Paris, FR
Omnia Vanitas No.5 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Ronald Martinez. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in one size: *46...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

Tales of Bitter Doom #60
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Tales of Bitter Doom #60', Edition 2 of 7, 30x30cm, 2018 digital Print, based on a Polaroid mounted on Dibond - gloss coating, hand signed & numbered by artist on the back. Please ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Digital, Polaroid, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Nue au soleil, Paris
Located in München, BY
Edition 7 A beautiful naked woman is lying on a traditional wooden floor and enjoys the sun. These stunning photographs of Sieff’s subjects in Paris, in their homes, on the shores ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

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

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Silver Gelatin

Horns of Africa. By John Kenny. C-type Print with Acrylic Face-Mount
Located in Coltishall, GB
The Mursi are one of many groups that practice scarification in the Omo valley and are perhaps the most adept at producing intricate and beautiful patterns. The ritual of scarring, w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

Cary Grant and Kim Novak
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid portrait of Kim Novak and Cary Grant dancing at an event in 1956. Cary Grant was an English-American actor known for his mid-Atlantic accent, debonair demean...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marbella From Iconic Series, Large Size
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The “Iconic” series was presented as part of the exhibition “Walk of Inspiration” showed in Stockholm in 2016. These vibrant unique color images are an homage to the “kitsch pop surr...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

El Campesino by James Sparshatt. 20" x 20" photograph on Brushed Aluminiu
Located in Coltishall, GB
The Viñales valley in western Cuba is a place of stunning beauty where perhaps the finest tobacco leaves in the world are grown. The tobacco farmers live hard but proud lives. The S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Metal

Underworld Love, Limited edition fashion color photograph.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dreams and fantasies from the past and present are portrayed by Léa Bon’s subjects, which she uses as her own personal dolls. Léa Bon work is a profound exploration of dreams and fa...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Untitled 30 Paris, From the series La Notte. Black and white Fashion Photography
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Sükan created the ‘La Notte’ series as he was working for international magazines documenting the fashion shows and backstage as well as the social times of the fashion world in Paris, Milan, London, and NY between the years 2004-2010. ‘La Notte’ is mainly from one specific costume party that is given by Carine...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment

Tippee Cup
Located in Sante Fe, NM
The Dutch proverb “a Jan Steen household” originated in the 17th century and is used today to refer to a home in disarray, full of rowdy children and boisterous family gatherings. Th...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Kansas Bowling
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Kansas Bowling' - 2018 Edition of 10, 20x30cm, printed on Velvet Watercolor, 310gsm, Bright White, Acid Free, Signature label and Certificate. About Tao Ruspoli (born 7 Novembe...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Parry Lodge, Kanab - Americana neon sign contemporary color photography
Located in Cambridge, GB
Parry Lodge, photograph from Richard Heeps' Dream in Colour series. This roadside America sign has a cinematic style, take in Kanab, and area used as Western movie...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

J-Class Yacht Velsheda Racing Forward, World Class Sailboat
Located in US
"True Bearing" The boat Velsheda sails along the shores of Porto Cervo, Italy. The nautical print series Sail: Majesty at Sea is an intimate look at two revered racing boat class...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

The DJ (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - Polaroid, 21st Century
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The DJ (The Girl behind the White Picket Fence) - 2013 50x50cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Mounted on Dibond with matte UV-Protection. Signed on back and Certificate. Artist Inventory No. 16346. In Stefanie Schneider's evocative piece "Her Last Call," she presents a poignant scene featuring the talented actor Heather Megan Christie. The composition centers around a captivating image of Christie holding a red rotary phone...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Snowy Owl, photograph by Brad Wilson, limited edition, signed and numbered
Located in Sante Fe, NM
"Snowy Owl" is a signed photograph For millions of years, early humans evolved alongside all other wildlife in a completely analog world, sharing the same natural environments in ve...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bold Jewelry on Display in Ethiopia, Fashion, Horizontal, Portrait
Located in US
"Untitled 9" The distinctly preserved cultures of the Omo Valley in Ethiopia are featured in this print series titled Omo: Expressions of a People. For this series, Drew received ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Eileen, Las Vegas, Nevada - Man's Ruin Series - Fashion Color Photography
Located in Cambridge, GB
Eileen, photograph from Richard Heeps 'Man's Ruin' series and features in his book of that title. This glamorous cinematic poolside portrait of a woman in an elegant vintage swimsuit...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

American Grit George Brett
Located in Kansas City, MO
Nick Vedros American Grit George Brett Archival Pigment Print on Epson Legacy Platine 100% Cotton Fibre, 314 gsm, Acid and Lignin free Year: 1983 Size: 1...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Occult Games #2. Portrait. Limited edition fashion color photograph.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dreams and fantasies from the past and present are portrayed by Léa Bon’s subjects, which she uses as her own personal dolls. Léa Bon work is a profound explo...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Omnia Vanitas No.7 by Ronald Martinez - Fine art photography, still life, skull
Located in Paris, FR
Omnia Vanitas No.7 is a limited-edition photograph by French contemporary artist Ronald Martinez. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in one size: *40...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

Branding, Deep Creek IL Ranch, Columbia Basin, NV
Located in Sante Fe, NM
For years, Jahiel has been photographing the cowboys of the Great Basin–perhaps one of the most inhospitable regions of the already rugged West. These people represent one of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Henry Ford with a Prototype Car
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white historical capture of the legendary Henry Ford with an early prototype car. Henry Ford was an American industrialist and business magnat...
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1910s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Strange Occurance at the Dingle - Contemporary, Polaroid, Woman, Psychiatry
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
A Strange Occurrence at the Dingle (shot 2018 on SX70 film) Influenced mostly by Old Hammer, Twin Peaks, the Supernatural and Pulp Horror a young bride appears mysteriously nobody ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Evelyn Brent Posed in Fur
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white glamour shot of silent film actress Evelyn Brent posed in a fur coat. Brent made more than two dozen silent films, including three for director Josef von Sternberg. ...
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1920s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Brigitte Bardot Posed with Vintage Car
Located in Austin, TX
Brigitte Bardot Hollywood starlet posed with vintage car, circa 1970. Brigitte Bardot is a French former actress, singer, and model as well as an animal rights activist. Famous for ...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Stefanie Schneider Polaroid sized Minis - 'Jules and Jim' - signed, loose
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Stefanie Schneider's Mini Jules and Jim (29 Palms, CA) - 2007 signed in front, not mounted. Digital Color Photographs based on the Polaroids. Polaroid sized open Editions 1999-2023...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda, Polaroid

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip - Photograph - 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip is a vintage b/w photograph realized in the 1960s. Good conditions. Stamped on the rear.
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Manny, Photography, Limited Edition, Boxing, Zanzibar, Street
Located in München, BY
Manny Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist A butcher at the meat market in Stone Town on Zanzibar. The newsprint is there to wrap the meat for the customers. JJK is a ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Born a Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
Located in München, BY
Edition of 12 more sizes on request A big majestic male lion lying proud in the savannah. Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are amon...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

William Shatner and His Stallions
Located in Austin, TX
Great candid 1960's photograph of William Shatner on his California farm. William Shatner is a Canadian actor. In a career spanning seven decades, he ...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

George Harrison - Historical Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
George Harrison is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1970s. Good conditions.
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Charlie Parker (40% OFF LIST PRICE)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Connie Kendall Charlie Parker Year: 2024 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuehle Baryta Rag Framed Size: 13 x 13 x 0.25 inches COA provided *Ready to hang; matted and framed in a mini...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Eco-family
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 Group Portrait. Surma ethnic group, Ethiopia. To my mind this photo has it all: it’s a striking display of the colorful face- and body-paint and elaborate orna- ments ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Brigitte Bardot and Her Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
Candid image of French actress Brigette Bardot playing with her 2 dogs. Brigitte Bardot is a French animal rights activist and former actress, singer, and model. Famous for portrayi...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bank of America I (The Getaway) - The Last Picture Show - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Bank of America - The Getaway (The Last Picture Show) - 1999 20x20cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Artist Inventory #343...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Nowhere (The Getaway) - The Last Picture Show - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Nowhere - The Getaway (The Last Picture Show) - 1999 20x20cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Artist Inventory #726. Signa...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Marilyn Monroe in Deckchair
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features actress Marilyn Monroe sitting with a huge smile in a deck chair. This image was captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth in Los Angeles,...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Equestrian Portrait of a World Class Horse with a Braided Mane, Square
Located in US
"Nautilus II" A braided mane adds to the perfection of this horse in this classic, detailed equestrian portrait. The print series Equus: Light & Form focuses on the details of so...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Kitten - 21st Century, Polaroid, Potrrait, Photography, Contemporary, Color
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Kitten - 2017 50x50cm. Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory PL2017-490. Not mounted. ...
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Perry Como Shaving Comical Portrait
Located in Austin, TX
This quirky portrait features musician Perry Como receiving a "fresh shave", surrounded by friends and a puppet. Perry Como was an American singer, actor and television personality....
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Salvador Dali with Cane
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of painter Salvador Dali standing with a cane in hand in front of one of his paintings. Salvador Dali was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his techn...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

The Italian Actress Antonella Lualdi - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian Actress Antonella Lualdi.
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Contemporary portrait photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary portrait photography available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add portrait photography created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Stefanie Schneider, Tyler Shields, Urizen Freaza, and Clare Marie Bailey. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Photographic Paper and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary portrait photography, so small editions measuring 1.58 inches across are also available.

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