Contemporary 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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Period: 1970s
Style: Contemporary
Queen Elizabeth II in Belfast - Vintage Press Print - 1977
Located in Roma, IT
The Queen Elizabeth II in Belfast is a is a black and white vintage press print, realized in October 8th. 1977.
The photo depicts an official moment of the English Crown. Queen Eliz...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The First Domestic Solar Panels - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
The first domestic solar panels is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including histori...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Andy Warhol and Truman Capote at Studio 54
By Adam Scull
Located in Austin, TX
Incredible capture of Turman Capote and Andy Warhol at NYC's legendary disco, Studio 54, 1978.
Studio 54 is a former disco nightclub, currently a Broadway theatre, located at 254 ...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Urban Architecture - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Urban Architecture is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, p...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
2° Exhibition Solar Energy Conference - Vintage Photograph - 1979
Located in Roma, IT
2° Exhibition Solar Energy Conference is a black and white vintage photo, realized in June 20th. 1979.
The photo depicts the Industry Minister, Franco Nicolazzi, during the 2° Exhi...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Public Works Building at Palermo - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Public Works Building Sicily Region at Palermo is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
The photo depicts n. 80 SMI-SOL copper tubes on the roofs, for the heating ho...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
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 Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of a Woman- Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Woman is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, pl...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Gholam Reza Azhari - Former Prime Minister of Iran - 1978
Located in Roma, IT
Gholam Reza Azhari - Former Prime Minister of Iran is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1978. It belongs to historical album including photo reportages of historical ...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Sonny and Cher Smiling in Kitchen
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome black and white capture of couple and music duo, Sonny and Cher, candid, sitting, and smiling with plants in their kitchen.
Sonny & Cher were an American pop and entertainme...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Brigitte Bardot: Hollywood's French Icon
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white closeup features French iconic actress Brigitte Bardot in a wide-brimmed hat.
Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot, often referred to by her initials B.B., is a...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland, 1978
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Pentti Sammallahti is a benchmark figure in contemporary Finnish photography. His works depict nature eroded and broken down by civilization, but he does not put man and the environm...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Silver Gelatin
John V. Lindsay - Vintage Photograph - 1971
Located in Roma, IT
John V. Lindsay is a black and white vintage photo, realized in October 25th 1971.
The photo depicts J. V. Lindsay, the mayor of New York City from 1966 to 1973and candidate for U.S...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Revolution in Iran - Historical Photo- 1979
Located in Roma, IT
Revolution in Iran - Historical Photo is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1960s. It belongs to historical album including photo reportages of historical moment and po...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Evel Knievel on Motorbike
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1970s photograph featuring Evel Knievel, the legendary motorcycle daredevil who became one of the greatest American icons of the 1970s. Over his career, he attempted more than ...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
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 Photography
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Photographic Paper
The German-American Actress Barbara Bouchet - Vintage Photograph - 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The German-American Actress Barbara Bouchet in Rome (25.6.70).
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Tina Anselmi - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Tina Anselmi is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
The photo depicts the politician, Tina Anselmi; she was a partisan and Minister of Labour in 1976.
Good conditio...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Reportage from Albania - Tirana - Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Reportage from Albania - Tirana is a vintage photograph realized in the Late 1970s.
Good conditions.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The Italian Actress Lea Massari - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The Italian Actress Lea Massari on the set of a movie.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The Italian Actress Lea Massari - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The Italian Actress Lea Massari in a vintage dress.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Muhammad Ali Training in Florida
By Jeff Joffe
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning image of Muhammad Ali training in Florida, 1970.
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "The Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most ...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Brigitte Bardot: Hollywood's French Icon
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning closeup features French bombshell actress Brigitte Bardot in a wide-brimmed hat.
Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot, often referred to by her initials B.B. ., is a French fo...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
The German-American Actress Barbara Bouchet - Vintage Photograph - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
Rome, 20 ottobre 1972.
The Actress Barbara Bouchet during "Canzonissima 72".
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Reggie Jackson Looking Back
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1960's portrait of Reggie Jackson in his Angels uniform, candid and looking back over his shoulder while on the field.
Reggie Jackson is an American former professional baseb...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Vintage Portrait of Virna Lisi - Vintage Photographic Print - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Portrait of Virna Lisi is a vintage b/w photographic print on single-coated paper.
Fair conditions with a rip on the top and folding on the middle.
Virna Lisi Born on Novem...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
George Foreman: Legendary Fighter II
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular 1970s action shot featuring heavyweight champion George Foreman in his prime.
George Foreman is an American former professional boxer, entrepreneur, minister and auth...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Bodybuilding Ballerina
By Michael Norcia
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1970s photograph depicting a young Arnold Schwarzenegger, the champion bodybuilder who was Mr. Olympia a staggering seven times showing the elegant side of himself as he takes ...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Muhammad Ali Training in Florida
By Jeff Joffe
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning color image of Muhammad Ali training in Florida, 1970.
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist. Nicknamed 'the Greatest', he is widel...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Historical Photo - Royal Family of Great Britain - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo - Royal Family of Great Britain is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1970s. It belongs to historical album including photo reportages of historical mo...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The German-American Actress Barbara Bouchet - Vintage Photograph - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
Rome, 18-1-1972, The German-American Actress Barbara Bouchet with Don Backy in "Una cavalla tutta nuda".
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The Italian Actress Antonella Lualdi - Vintage Photograph - 1977
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The Italian Actress Antonella Lualdi in a scene from "è stato così". Rome, 7/2/1977.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The Italian Actress Lea Massari - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The Italian Actress Lea Massari with Ferruccio De Ceresa.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The German-American Actress Barbara Bouchet - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The German-American Actress Barbara Bouchet. 25-4-1970
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The German-American Actress Barbara Bouchet - Vintage Photograph - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The German-American Actress Barbara Bouchet. 25-4-1970
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The Italian Actress Lea Massari - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The Italian Actress Lea Massari on the set of a movie.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The English Actress Olivia Hussey and the English Actor...-Vintage photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This Vintage Photo shows the English Actors Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The Italian Actress Lauretta Masiero - Vintage photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The Italian Actress Lauretta Masiero.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Dye Transfer Study
Located in Roma, IT
Dye Transfer Study in an original artwork realized by Robert Graham in 1970. It is in silver print photographic contact sheet and handcolored with pink ac...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Dye Transfer
Italy-Iran Politicians Meeting - Vintage B/W photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Italy-Iran Politicians Meetingis an original Balck and white photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer.
With the stamp of "Associated Press" on the rear.
Good conditions.
The photo is capture while Mohammad Reza shah...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The Italian Actress and Singer Loretta Goggi - Vintage photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The Italian Actress and Singer Loretta Goggi.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
John Wayne and Frank Sinatra - Vintage Photo - 1977
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo of John Wayne along with Frank Sinatra and others.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The Italian Actress and Singer Loretta Goggi - Vintage photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The Italian singer and actress Loretta Goggi with Antonio Fattorini
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Silva Koscina - Vintage Photograph - 1971
Located in Roma, IT
Entro Organizzazione, PSI - Vintage Photograph is a black and white photograph realized in the 20th century.
Hand-written on the rear.
Good conditions.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Untitled (Alan Running), Rye, NY
Located in New York, NY
Untitled (Alan Running), Rye, NY
1974
Vintage copper toned gelatin silver print (Edition of 2)
Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso
11 ...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Roger Waters in from of "The Wall" - Vintage photo - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Roger Waters in from of "The Wall" Vintage Photo.
Good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The Italian Singer Iva Zanicchi - Vintage photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This Vintage Photo shows the Italian Singer Iva Zanicchi.
Lightly damaged on the upper right angle.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Signed limited edition fine art print, black white nature, contemporary- Winter
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘Winter ‘ who was captured on film in 198...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...
The Italian Actress Lauretta Masiero - Vintage photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The Italian Actress Rosanna Banfi in a scene from the TV series "Il vigile urbano".
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
A Scene from the Italian Film Sacco e Vanzetti - Vintage photo - 1971
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
A scene from the Italian film "Sacco e Vanzetti" written and directed by Giuliano Montaldo.
Blurry.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The Italian Actor Amedeo Nazzari - Vintage photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The Italian actor Amedeo Nazzati in a scene from the movie "Dal tuo al mio" by Mario Landi.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Gianni Agnelli - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gianni Agnelli is a vintage black and white Photograph realized in the 1970s.
Good conditions with blue spots.
The copyright stamp on the rear.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Reportage from Albania - Lukovë - Late 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Reportage from Albania - Lukovë is a color photograph realized in the Late 1970s.
Good conditions.
the landscape of Albania through the art of photography is captured aesthetically...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
The English Actress Olivia Hussey - Vintage photo - 1977
Located in Roma, IT
This Vintage Photo shows the English Actress Olivia Hussey
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
An Island in the Air - Photograph by Urs Luthi - 1975
By Urs Lüthi
Located in Roma, IT
An Island in the Air is an Original Photograph realized by Urs Luthi in 1975.
From the portfolio "Un'isola nell'aria", edition of 75 copies.
Hand-signed, numbered, and dated.
Very...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Family Portait - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Family Portrait is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1970s.
Good conditions and aged.
It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, places...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
An Island in the Air - Photograph by Urs Luthi - 1975
By Urs Lüthi
Located in Roma, IT
An Island in the Air is a Photograph realized by Urs Luthi in 1975.
From the portfolio "Un'isola nell'aria", edition of 75 copies.
Hand-signed, numbered, and dated.
Very good cond...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Caroline - Princess of Monaco - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Caroline - Princess of Monaco is a vintage black and white Photograph realized in1972.
Good conditions.
The description and copyright and dated on the rear.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Contemporary photography for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary 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 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, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Stefanie Schneider, Tyler Shields, Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde, and Richard Heeps. Frequently made by artists working with Pigment Print, and Archival Pigment Print 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 photography, so small editions measuring 0.4 inches across are also available.
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