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Art Subject: Portrait
Portrait of Francis Picabia - Original Photograph by Man Ray - 1935
Located in Roma, IT
Original Vintage hand signed Photograph, 1935. Dimensions : 27x22 cm. This wonderful photograph by Man Ray shows an intense portrait of Franci...
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1930s Dada Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Ecuador, Children, Tena, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 3 x 29, 3 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Portrait of Abbe Lane - Vintage Photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The American Actress and Singer Abbe Lane posing in a swimsuit at the seaside.
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Eagle and the Hawk - Vintage Photograph - 1933
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. Cary Grant, Fredric March and Carole Lombard during the movie "The Eagle and the Hawk, directed by Stuart Walker. Reprint of 1950s.
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

David Bowie portrait by Brian Aris, framed signed limited edition print
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition 12x16" print of David Bowie by Brian Aris, taken in Brian’s London studio in 1991. Brian Aris limited edition prints, signed and nu...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Giclée

16 x 20" Andy Warhol Superstar Holly Woodlawn, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
16 x 20" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Andy Warhol Superstar Holly Woodlawn, 1970. It is signed by Jack Mitchell on the recto and in pencil on the verso. Comes directly from t...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe Studio Shoot, 1950s, 20, 2 x 25 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Norma Jeane Mortenson or better known as Marilyn Monroe – iconic, beautiful and maybe the most known Hollywood Stars of the 20th century. Born and raised in Los Angeles, USA, she spe...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Alberto Giacometti with his wife Anette in his studio in Paris 1963
Located in Cologne, DE
The photographer Wolfgang Kühn photographed Alberto Giacometti in November 1963 in his studio in Paris in the 14th arrondissement at the address rue Hippolyte-Maindron. The appointment was arranged by the gallery owner Aimé Maeght. 17 photographs were made. In 1990 copies of them were deposited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 2010, the Center of International Sculpture of the Wilhelm...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White

The Italian Actress and Singer Loretta Goggi - B/w Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian actress and singer Loretta Goggi in a stage costume.
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Italian Actress Valeria Golino - Vintage Photo - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian Actress Valeria Golino during the filming of a movie with a director.
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Luc Besson, Jean Reno, Jean-Marc Barr and Rosanna... - Vintage photo - 1988
Located in Roma, IT
Luc Besson, Jean Reno, Jean-Marc Barr and Rosanna Arquette at Cannes to present  "Le Grand Bleu" (XLI annual International Film Festival of Cannes).  Blurry, torn in the lower right...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

David Bowie 1970 Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
English singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie on stage, 1970s Photo by Globe Archives Paper size 40 x 40" / 101 x 101cm Unframed Archival Pigment Print Certificate of authentici...
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1970s Modern Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Lucille Khornak (American), "Issey Miyake", Black and white screen print on Harmon paper, 16 x 20, Late 20th Century Hand signed by Lucille Khornak Available sizes: 11 x 1...
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1980s Abstract Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film

The Italian Actress Laura Belli - Vintage photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian Actress Laura Belli in a scene from "Ho incontrato un'ombra", by Daniele D'Anza. 
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Gloria Schiff And Consuelo Crespi, Estate Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pilar Crespi and her sister, Italian countess Consuelo Crespi (1928-2010) in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy, in August 1968. Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Authenticit...
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Hong Kong, Children, Street, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 30 x 23, 9 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Venezuela, Indigenous, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 7 x 29 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Punker Chick
Located in Kansas City, MO
Nick Vedros Punker Chick Archival Pigment Print on Epson Legacy Platine 100% Cotton Fibre, 314 gsm, Acid and Lignin free Year: 1990s Size: 14x13in Edition: 12 Signed, dated and numb...
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2010s Contemporary Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Punker Chick
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Venezuela, Fisher, Children, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 28, 9 x 20, 9 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Robert Mitchum and Marilyn Monroe in "River of no Return", 1954 , 29, 8 x 19, 9 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Norma Jeane Mortenson or better known as Marilyn Monroe – iconic, beautiful and maybe the most known Hollywood Stars of the 20th century. Born and raised in Los Angeles, USA, she spent most of her childhood in foster homes and orphanage. She got married with only 16 years old and while working for a factory during WW II, she met a photographer from the First Motion Picture Unit and started a succesful modeling career. The rest of her life is history: In the 50s she was one of the most marketable actresses, had held leading roles in various movies and was known for her immense sex appeal. As a highly intelligent woman, she knew how to build a career, while, in her private life she struggled with addiction and mood disorder. At the age of 36 she died from an overdose of barbiturates at her Los Angeles home. With her breathy voice and hourglass figure, she is until today one of Hollywood's most famous actresses. Description: Robert Mitchum...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Hong Kong, Woman, Aberdeen, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 30 x 24 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Sunday Drive)
Located in New York, NY
Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10 + 2 APs) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5 + 1 AP) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Please note that prices increase as editions sell. Luke Smalley was an American artist known for his photographic work, which pairs a coolly minimalist aesthetic with a retro nostalgia. Images from his early in his career were inspired by fitness manuals and yearbooks c. 1910. This is not surprising since Smalley graduated with a degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University and worked for a number of years as a model and personal trainer. Smalley shot the bulk of his photographs in his home state of Pennsylvania. “Sunday Drive...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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C Print

The Italian Actress Ornella Muti with her son - Vintage Photograph - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian Actress Ornella Muti with her son.
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1980s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Dancer/Choreographer Merce Cunningham studio portrait, Signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of dancer, choreographer Merce Cunningham, studio portrait, 1997. Signed on the print verso by Jack Mitchell. Comes directly from the Jack ...
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1990s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

George Harrison in Car, Black and White Photography, 25, 4 x 20, 6 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With a line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as the mo...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The German-American Actress Barbara Bouchet - Vintage photo - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The German-American Actress Barbara Bouchet.
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Slim Aarons 'Marlene Deitrich in New York' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In top hat and tails Marlene Dietrich (Maria Magdalene von Losch) (1904 - 1992) performs at an 'April in Paris' ball in New York. 60 x 40 inches $3950 30 x 30 inches $3350 30 x 20...
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1950s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Portrait of Neil Weston, 1933
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Initialed and dated mount recto.
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20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The Italian Actress and Singer Loretta Goggi - Vintage photo - 1981
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian Showgirl Loretta Goggi during "Happy Circus". Rome, 24.11.1981.
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Elderly Man with Spectacles by Thomas Kennaugh, 2023, Print and Daguerreotype
Located in Denton, TX
*Listing includes framed archival pigment print and daguerreotype Man with Spectacles by Thomas Kennaugh is an enlarged and enhanced print of a daguer...
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Archival Pigment, Other Medium

Young Cadets (I)
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered, verso This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. These images were taken in Matador Schools and Military Boarding Schools over the course o...
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Early 2000s Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Whispers in the Sun (The Getaway) - The Last Picture Show - Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Whispers in the Sun - 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 ...
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1990s Contemporary Color Photography

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

Steve McQueen, 1964
Located in Chicago, IL
Steve McQueen, 1964 Silver Gelatin Print Edition size: 15 Available sizes: 20 x 16 inches Artist Bio: After starting his career at the age of 14 as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Indian Club Portrait III
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print (Edition of 15) Stamped and numbered, verso 14 x 11 inches, sheet 5.5 x 4 inches, image From the series, "Gymnasium" This photograph is offered by ClampArt, lo...
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1990s Other Art Style Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Emilio Lussu - Photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Emilio Lussu is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1960s. Good conditions.
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1980s Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Kurt Cobain by Kevin Westenberg Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Kurt Cobain by Kevin Westenberg- Signed Limited Edition Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and movi...
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1990s Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ecuador, Woman, Indigenous, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 29 x 22 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ecuador, People, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 3 x 25, 1 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ecuador, Indigenous, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 16, 5 x 23 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

A Scene from the Movie "Crimes of the Heart" - Vintage b/w Photo - 1986
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. Sissi Spacek, Diane Keaton and Jessica Lange in a scene from the Movie "Crimes of the Heart".
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1980s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Hideout (The Getaway) - The Last Picture Show - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Hideout - 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. S...
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1990s Contemporary Color Photography

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

WILLIAM MCKINLEY AND THEODORE ROOSEVELT CAMPAIGN POSTERS.
Located in Portland, ME
Prince, George WILLIAM MCKINLEY AND THEODORE ROOSEVELT CAMPAIGN POSTERS. Lithographs, 1900. With Prince's copyright, lower left, and Litho by Julius Bien NY, lower right. The McKinle...
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Early 1900s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film, Lithograph

Alberto Giacometti in his studio in Paris 1963
Located in Cologne, DE
The photographer Wolfgang Kühn photographed Alberto Giacometti in November 1963 in his studio in Paris in the 14th arrondissement at the address rue Hippolyte-Maindron. The appointment was arranged by the gallery owner Aimé Maeght. 17 photographs were made. In 1990 copies of them were deposited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 2010, the Center of International Sculpture of the Wilhelm...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White

The Hideout (The Getaway) - The Last Picture Show - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Hideout - 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 #724. Signature label and Certificate. Not mounted. Stefanie Schneider's photographs evoke scintillating moments suspended between daydreams and waking reality. Each scene, captured in the southwestern United States, radiates a surreal enchantment. The artist's role appears minimal yet pivotal, providing the decisive impulse that sets the imagery into motion. The figures in her photographs remain as elusive as the motivations behind their actions, and the narratives woven through her sequences are tantalizingly open to interpretation. Atmospheric disturbances in Schneider's work emerge as the result of a deliberate narrative arrangement, compelling viewers to navigate between visual mementos and the gaps in memory they conjure. Yet, her artistry is no less purposeful in its engagement with medium. Despite the inherent unpredictability of expired Polaroid film, Schneider wields it with calculated intent. The photo-chemical self-developing process, altered by age and decay, transforms the initial exposure into something alien yet mesmerizing. This dysfunction is a cornerstone of MIND SCREEN, a multi-part work that explores the fragility of reality, authenticity, and comprehension. Schneider juxtaposes this brittleness with a magical realism steeped in chimeras, crafting dreamlike sequences that resist definitive narratives. She entrusts viewers with the responsibility of piecing together presumed storylines, refusing to offer a manual for interpretation. Instead, her work draws us into a realm where the unreal reigns—shimmering scenes that evoke the mirage of a road movie, a moment of violence, or a tragic self-sacrifice. Film genres are invoked and subverted in a single breath: Paris, Texas by Wim Wenders is reimagined through a rose-tinted lens, Thelma...
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1990s Contemporary Color Photography

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

The Italian Actress Lea Massari - Vintage photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian Actress Lea Massari on the set of a movie.
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Beyonce, GOLD, New York, 2009
Located in Austin, TX
New release August 2022. Beyoncé, GOLD, New York, 2009 by Markus Klinko This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered by Markus Klinko 24" x 24" - Edition 50 4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

BOA - The Getaway (The Last Picture Show) - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
BOA - The Getaway (The Last Picture Show) - 2000 20x25cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Artist Inventory #342. Signature label and Certificate. Not mounted. Stefanie Schneider's photographs evoke scintillating moments suspended between daydreams and waking reality. Each scene, captured in the southwestern United States, radiates a surreal enchantment. The artist's role appears minimal yet pivotal, providing the decisive impulse that sets the imagery into motion. The figures in her photographs remain as elusive as the motivations behind their actions, and the narratives woven through her sequences are tantalizingly open to interpretation. Atmospheric disturbances in Schneider's work emerge as the result of a deliberate narrative arrangement, compelling viewers to navigate between visual mementos and the gaps in memory they conjure. Yet, her artistry is no less purposeful in its engagement with medium. Despite the inherent unpredictability of expired Polaroid film, Schneider wields it with calculated intent. The photo-chemical self-developing process, altered by age and decay, transforms the initial exposure into something alien yet mesmerizing. This dysfunction is a cornerstone of MIND SCREEN, a multi-part work that explores the fragility of reality, authenticity, and comprehension. Schneider juxtaposes this brittleness with a magical realism steeped in chimeras, crafting dreamlike sequences that resist definitive narratives. She entrusts viewers with the responsibility of piecing together presumed storylines, refusing to offer a manual for interpretation. Instead, her work draws us into a realm where the unreal reigns—shimmering scenes that evoke the mirage of a road movie, a moment of violence, or a tragic self-sacrifice. Film genres are invoked and subverted in a single breath: Paris, Texas by Wim Wenders is reimagined through a rose-tinted lens, Thelma...
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1990s Contemporary Color Photography

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

'Head of David Bowie' Limited Edition Photographic Print by Getty, 30x40
Located in San Rafael, CA
British pop singer David Bowie in concert at Earl's Court, London during his 1978 world tour. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images) As an authorized Getty Images Gallery partner,...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Early Portrait of Benito Mussolini - Vintage Photograph - 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Early Portrait of Benito Mussolini is a black and white vintage photo realized by Agence Trampus in the 1920s. Good condition.
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1920s Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Xenia, Janna and Alona in the woods
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered, verso This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. The images in this series are an attempt to capture human stories in everyday life, those ...
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Early 2000s Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Slim Aarons 'Pop and Society' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pop and Society Estate Edition 1968: From left to right; singer Marianne Faithfull, the Honorable Desmond Guinness and Mick Jagger (of the Rolling Stones) sit on a sofa under a larg...
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Vivienne Westwood
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of acclaimed British fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood by photographer, Andrew Cotterill. “I took this picture when i was assisting in the early 90’s. The photographer i was working with said take one of my other cameras and shoot what you see. It was a very kind gesture to mention this, so i did and had a great time. Vivian was wonderful and totally eccentric having created this tiny room she called her “Saloon”. Its was a little scary but probably got me on my way.” This print is available in different sizes: 12 x 16” - Edition 25 16 x 20” - Edition 20 20 x24” - Edition 15 30 x 40” - Edition 10 East London born Andrew Cotterill is a Photographer with a genuine passion and engendered affinity with his subject matter. His work for Q Magazine, Mojo, Spin, Sony Style, NME, Big Issue and Dazed & Confused has taken him from court photographer of the mid-90's drum 'n' bass explosion to the expert eye on Jamaica's dancehall renaissance. Andrew's, association with music runs true and deep - his passage into photography was a natural progression from his passion of the 80's club and warehouse-party scene. Andrew's entry into magazines came, suitably enough, with pictures of Public Enemey's Chuck D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Beatles, Ringo Starr, Black and White Photography, 1970s, 20, 8 x 20, 3 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With a line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as the mo...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

American classical violinist Eugene Fodor, photographed for After Dark magazine
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of American classical violinist Eugene Fodor, photographed for After Dark magazine in 1975. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives ...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Prince on stage, Earls Court, London, June 1992 by Denis O'Regan
Located in Austin, TX
Fine art 20x24" print of musician Prince on stage, Earls Court, London, June, 1992. Taken by acclaimed photographer, Denis O'Regan Printed to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm Fi...
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Late 20th Century Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

France Gail Award Ceremony - Vintage Photo - 1965
Located in Roma, IT
France Gail Award Ceremony is a vintage photographic print on single - coated paper. ANSA ink stamp on the back whit original agency cliché, photo by Monachello / Mezzetti, dated 21...
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1960s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Muhammad Ali In London - Oversize Pigment Fine Art Baryta Print
By Len Trievnor
Located in London, GB
Muhammad Ali In London - Oversize Pigment Fine Art Baryta Print American Heavyweight boxer, Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali, 1942 - 2016), relaxing his hotel room, London, 27th Ma...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Rome, Shop, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy, 1950s, 17, 7 x 13, 1 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away 1992. He started his career as a photographer in 1920. He was one of the first photogr...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean) as little child, ca. 1927, 16, 4 x 21, 5 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Norma Jeane Mortenson or better known as Marilyn Monroe – iconic, beautiful and maybe the most known Hollywood Stars of the 20th century. Born and raised in Los Angeles, USA, she spe...
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1920s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Mino Bellei - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Mino Bellei is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1980s. Good conditions.
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20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Authentic 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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