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Pop Art Portrait Photography

POP ART STYLE

Perhaps one of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, its practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture — comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media — to create original Pop art paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way.

ORIGINS OF POP ART

CHARACTERISTICS OF POP ART 

  • Bold imagery
  • Bright, vivid colors
  • Straightforward concepts
  • Engagement with popular culture 
  • Incorporation of everyday objects from advertisements, cartoons, comic books and other popular mass media

POP ARTISTS TO KNOW

ORIGINAL POP ART ON 1STDIBS

The Pop art movement started in the United Kingdom as a reaction, both positive and critical, to the period’s consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture.

Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style.

Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. Other key characteristics of Pop art include appropriation of imagery and techniques from popular and commercial culture; use of different media and formats; repetition in imagery and iconography; incorporation of mundane objects from advertisements, cartoons and other popular media; hard edges; and ironic and witty treatment of subject matter.

Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Most of the best-known American artists associated with Pop art started in commercial art (Warhol made whimsical drawings as a hobby during his early years as a commercial illustrator), a background that helped them in merging high and popular culture.

Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent Pop artist that was active in the United States. Much like Warhol, Lichtenstein drew his subjects from print media, particularly comic strips, producing paintings and sculptures characterized by primary colors, bold outlines and halftone dots, elements appropriated from commercial printing. Recontextualizing a lowbrow image by importing it into a fine-art context was a trademark of his style. Neo-Pop artists like Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami further blurred the line between art and popular culture.

Pop art rose to prominence largely through the work of a handful of men creating works that were unemotional and distanced — in other words, stereotypically masculine. However, there were many important female Pop artists, such as Rosalyn Drexler, whose significant contributions to the movement are recognized today. Best known for her work as a playwright and novelist, Drexler also created paintings and collages embodying Pop art themes and stylistic features.

Read more about the history of Pop art and the style’s famous artists, and browse the collection of original Pop art paintings, prints, photography and other works for sale on 1stDibs.

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Style: Pop Art
Unique Polaroid of Roy Lichtenstein, Authenticated by the Andy Warhol Foundation
Located in New York, NY
Andy Warhol Portrait of Roy Lichtenstein, 1975 Polaroid dye-diffusion print Authenticated by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, bears the Foundation stamp verso Frame in...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Polaroid

Basquiat Vrej Baghoomian 1988 (Basquiat portrait with Jack Kerouac)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1980s Jean-Michel Basquiat Exhibition Poster: Basquiat at Vrej Baghoomian Gallery, New York: April - June 1988: Jean-Michel Basquiat’s exhib...
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Offset, Lithograph

Andy Warhol & his beloved dachshund Archie, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin iconic photograph of Andy Warhol & Archie his beloved dachshund, 1973. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the print verso in pencil and signed on the front in...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Unicorn (The Last Picture Show)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Unicorn (The Last Picture Show - 2005 20x20cm. Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory #1...
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1990s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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

Dreamgirl (The Last Picture Show)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Dreamgirl (The Last Picture Show) - 2005 20x20cm. Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label. Artist Inventory...
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1990s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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

Kate Moss Street Art Photograph New York
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Kate Moss Street Art Photo: A rare Mr. Brainwash Kate Moss mural photographed in New York's famed Soho area in 2014 by celebrated downtown photographer Fernando Natalici. Digital C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Photography

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C Print

Acetate Ivan Karp
Located in New York, NY
Andy Warhol Acetate Ivan Karp, ca. 1975 Acetate negative acquired directly from Chromacomp, Inc. Andy Warhol's printer in the 1970s. Accompanied by a Letter of Provenance and Authen...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Bunny Yeager Self-Portrait in Seminole Indians Patterned Bikini
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Bunny Yeager, the pre-eminent female pin-up photographer of the 20th century took this pin-up self-portrait in 1953. The artist and model showcases her draw on both sides of the camera by posing atop a sandy mound, bookended by two palm trees, and wearing a self-made Seminole Indian...
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1950s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Actor Comedian Robin Williams (Crying Like A Baby)
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of actor and comedian Robin Williams, 1984. Mitchell asked him to cry like a baby for the camera. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Arc...
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cherry Kate by BATIK- Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Cherry Kate By BATIK- Signed Limited Edition Artwork of the supermodel Kate Moss Made and signed by London based pop artist BATIK. Produced from the o...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

John Lennon - Imagine by Yoko Ono
Located in London, GB
JOHN LENNON - IMAGINE, 2018 Giclée print in archival pigment inks on Olin Regular High White 300gsm wove 11 7/8 x 9 1/4 in 30.2 x 23.4 cm Edition of 2000 Numbered and officially stam...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Andrew Unangst, Archival Small 'Andy Warhol with Red Campbell's Soup', 1985/2022
Located in New York, NY
The archival photographic pop-art print, ‘Andy Warhol with Red Campbell’s Soup’ was created in 1985 by photographer Andrew Unangst. Taken in New York City, Unangst had the opportuni...
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

Andrew Unangst, Archival 'Andy Warhol with Red Campbell's Soup', 2020
Located in New York, NY
The archival photographic pop-art print, ‘Andy Warhol with Red Campbell’s Soup’ was created in 1985 by photographer Andrew Unangst. Taken in New York City, Unangst had the opportuni...
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

Only Elvis signed limited edition print
Located in London, GB
Only Elvis by B A T I K signed limited edition print pop art print of the infamous mock arrest mugshot of Elvis Presley. Archival pigment print paper size 20x16 inches / 51 x ...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Bunny with Lori Shea (Interior)
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Described as "the world’s greatest pin-up photographer" by Diane Arbus, and best-remembered for her iconic collaborations with Bettie Page, Yeager began her career as a model, and he...
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1950s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Debbie Harry photograph (on the set of Unmade Beds), New York, 1976
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Debbie Harry Photograph: NYC, 1976: Debbie Harry East Village, 1976 by celebrated New York photographer Fernando Natalici. Cooler than cool, this classic "Blondie" photo was captured on the set of "Unmade Beds" (director Amos Poe) - a seminal cinematic work at the height of the 1970's American underground - a film which has been documented in virtually every publication pertaining to the history of the late 70's New York Downtown Art scene. Digital C print on Kodak Luster. 11 x 14 inches (41 x 61 cm). Hand-signed & numbered on the verso from a limited edition of 25. Provided directly from artist. Excellent condition. Lot 180...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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C Print

Bowie 2 Bowie by B A T I K Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Bowie 2 Bowie By BATIK Signed Limited Edition Archival pigment pop art print of the infamous criminal arrest mugshot of David Bowie in 1976 BATIK is a London based fine artist an...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Color

"M14" Photography 40" x 40" inch Edition of 20 by Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"M14" Photography 40" x 40" inch Edition of 20 by Giuliano Bekor This Artwork is printed on a highest resolution fine art archival Kodak pearl pigment paper, Print mounted on dibon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Plexiglass, Archival Pigment

1980's Fashion photography set of 3 works (in the style of Helmut Newton)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1980's Fashion photography set of 3 works: This vintage fashion photo tryptic features three editorial style fashion photographs in classic 1980...
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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C Print

Eve Arnold - Marilyn
Located in London, GB
MARILYN, 1960 / 2022 Printed on archival paper 6 x 6 in 15.2 x 15.2 cm Time limited edition (edition size unknown)
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1960s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Digital Pigment

Max and Radha sitting on Rock (Long Way Home) - featuring Radha Mitchell, analog
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Max and Radha sitting on Rock (Long Way Home) - 1999 featuring Radha Mitchell 38x37cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Certificate an...
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1990s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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

Fun Loving Criminals II by BATIK- Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Fun Loving Criminals II By BATIK- Signed Limited Edition Archival pigment pop art print of infamous criminal arrest mugshots of Fifty Cent, Elvis Presley, David Bowie, Snoop Dog, ...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

MARILYN
Located in London, GB
MARILYN, 1960 / 2022 Printed on archival paper 6 x 6 in 15.2 x 15.2 cm Time limited edition (edition size unknown)
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1960s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Andy Warhol in New York, 1976, 2007
Located in New York, NY
Michael Childers Andy Warhol in New York, 1976, 2007 Photographic print Signed and numbered 8/60 on the front in black felt tip marker Frame included ...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Fun Loving Criminals II by BATIK- Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Fun Loving Criminals II By BATIK- Signed Limited Edition Archival pigment pop art print of infamous criminal arrest mugshots of Fifty Cent, Elvis Presley, David Bowie, Snoop Dog, ...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Bowie 2 Bowie by B A T I K Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Bowie 2 Bowie By BATIK Signed Limited Edition Archival pigment pop art print of the infamous criminal arrest mugshot of David Bowie in 1976 BATIK is a London based fine artist an...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Only Elvis signed limited edition print
Located in London, GB
Only Elvis by B A T I K signed limited edition print pop art print of the infamous mock arrest mugshot of Elvis Presley. Archival pi...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Candy Warhol By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Vegan Beauty By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Samsara By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Spirit Rider By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Debbie Harry on the set of The Foreigner East Village, 1977 (Blondie)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Cooler than cool... Debbie Harry, New York, 1977, photographed on the set of "The Foreigner" by celebrated New York underground photographer Fernando Natalici. The Foreigner (director Amos Poe 1977) - a seminal cinematic work at the height of the 1970's American underground - a film which has been documented in virtually every publication pertaining to the history of the late 70's New York Downtown Art scene. Digital C-Print on Kodak Lustre. 11 x 14 inches. Hand Signed, titled & numbered from an edition of 25 (+ 10 A/P's) Obtained directly from artist. Lot 180 New York is authorized dealer rep of Fernando Natalici. Excellent condition. About The Artist: New York based photographer Fernando Natalici is best known for his iconographic documentation of the downtown Manhattan art...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Vegan Beauty By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Candy Warhol By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

The Adoration Of The Magi By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Welcome To Wonderland By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

The Parable Of The Blind By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

The Last Warrior By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

The Adoration Of The Magi By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Love Addiction TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

The Visitors By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Splish Splash By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Memories Of A Time Once Past But Long Forgotten By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Shapeshifter By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

The Adoration Of The Magi By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Love Addiction TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Vegan Beauty By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Plastic Fantastic By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Plastic Fantastic By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

The Adoration Of The Magi By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

The Adoration Of The Magi By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Spirit Rider By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Modern Addiction By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Spirit Rider By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Like A Painting By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Love Addiction By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Sins Of Jezebel By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Sins Of Jezebel By TOMAAS
Located in PARIS, FR
All prints are Museum-quality glossy paper placed under a 4mm Crystal Clear High-End acrylic glass that delivers an unbelievable depth and the most accurate, vivid and vibrant colors...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Digital

Pop Art portrait photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Pop Art 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 orange, blue, pink, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Andy Warhol, Jack Mitchell, TOMAAS, and Jean Pigozzi. Frequently made by artists working with Silver Gelatin Print, and Polaroid and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Pop Art portrait photography, so small editions measuring 1.5 inches across are also available. Prices for portrait photography made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $172 and tops out at $150,000, while the average work sells for $15,000.

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