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The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

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50x40 Pillars of Creation James Webb Telescope Space Photography  NASA Photo Art
50x40 Pillars of Creation James Webb Telescope Space Photography  NASA Photo Art

50x40 Pillars of Creation James Webb Telescope Space Photography NASA Photo Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The WEBB imagery is of the most important imagery every taken. The finest museum quality WEBB images available. Printed on archival paper using archival inks. 50x40 Edition of 150 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

Mission Wall, San Ildefonso, NM
Mission Wall, San Ildefonso, NM

Mission Wall, San Ildefonso, NM

By Morley Baer

Located in Pacific Grove, CA

This print is signed in pencil on the front of the mount and stamped on the back of the mount. Despite Morley Baer’s adherence to the West Coast landscape tradition, his interests i...

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1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Tennis in The Bahamas, 1957 - Tennis Players Socialise after Tennis Match in Sun
Tennis in The Bahamas, 1957 - Tennis Players Socialise after Tennis Match in Sun

Tennis in The Bahamas, 1957 - Tennis Players Socialise after Tennis Match in Sun

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Tennis in The Bahamas, 1957 - Tennis Players Socialise after Tennis Match in Sun by Slim Aarons 16 x 16" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. ...

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20th Century Modern Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Louis Falco in "Timewright" 1969
Louis Falco in "Timewright" 1969

Louis Falco in "Timewright" 1969

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Glenford, NY

Jack Mitchell vintage mid-20th Century photograph of modern dancer Louis Falco in his classic work "Timewright". Copyright stamped and dated 1969 and personally signed by Jack Mitche...

Category

1960s Modern Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Untitled. Aerial Landscape limited edition color photograph
Untitled. Aerial Landscape limited edition color photograph

Untitled. Aerial Landscape limited edition color photograph

By Jill Peters

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Jill Peters finds her inspiration in the quickly changing architectural landmarks of her youth, like the demolished Miami Herald building, an abandoned roller coaster or a neglected ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Cortina d'Ampezzo Fashion
Cortina d'Ampezzo Fashion

Cortina d'Ampezzo Fashion

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

Isa Genolini and Maria Antonia in the main street of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, March 1982. Cortina d'Ampezzo Fashion 1972 c print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 wi...

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1980s Modern Photography

Materials

Lambda

Lunch at La Pigna, 1980 - Italian Sicilian Portrait Lemon Trees on Capri
Lunch at La Pigna, 1980 - Italian Sicilian Portrait Lemon Trees on Capri

Lunch at La Pigna, 1980 - Italian Sicilian Portrait Lemon Trees on Capri

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Lunch at La Pigna, 1980 - Italian Sicilian Portrait Lemon Trees on Capri by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. Lunch a...

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20th Century Modern Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

'Tennis Legends' 1980 Silver Gelatin Print

'Tennis Legends' 1980 Silver Gelatin Print

Located in London, GB

'John McEnroe' 1981 Silver Gelatin Print by Watfiord / Mirror Group Archives. Wimbledon 3rd Day: John McEnroe. June 1981 The famous tennis star icon won at the All England Club championships that year, finally beating his long term rival Bjorn Borg...

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1980s Modern Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Milan Cathedral (1960) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant

Milan Cathedral (1960) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Milan Cathedral (1960) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) The duomo or cathedral in the Piazza del Duomo, Milan, 1960. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size:...

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1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

"Helpful Dog" by General Photographic Agency

"Helpful Dog" by General Photographic Agency

Located in London, GB

"Helpful Dog" by General Photographic Agency Teddy the Dog holds onto child actor Jackie Lucas (1919 - 1983) by the tail of his golfing jacket as he tries to play a ball, which is floating in a river. A publicity still for the unreleased Mack Sennett comedy short, 'Rough and Ready', directed by William Campbell...

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1920s Modern Photography

Materials

Black and White

Vintage Photo of Painting - Early 20th Century

Vintage Photo of Painting - Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Photo of Painting is a vintage photograph realized in the early 20th Century.  The photo belongs to Albumen of historical painting, photographs, meticulously captured. Good...

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20th Century Modern Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

'Shaken Not Stirred' 1968 Baryta Print

'Shaken Not Stirred' 1968 Baryta Print

By Peter Ruck

Located in London, GB

'Shaken Not Stirred' by Peter Ruck 1968 English actor Roger Moore, downs a Martini, 17th July 1968. Moore has recently been awarded his second Bravo Otto award for most popular te...

Category

20th Century Modern Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Westin Excelsior, Lido in Venice, 1957 - Venetian Gondolas in Canals in Italy
Westin Excelsior, Lido in Venice, 1957 - Venetian Gondolas in Canals in Italy

Westin Excelsior, Lido in Venice, 1957 - Venetian Gondolas in Canals in Italy

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Westin Excelsior, Lido in Venice, 1957 - Venetian Gondolas in Canals in Italy by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. We...

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20th Century Modern Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

AC DC BACK IN BLACK 30x50 Photography Photograph Cassette Tape Unsigned Print
AC DC BACK IN BLACK 30x50 Photography Photograph Cassette Tape Unsigned Print

AC DC BACK IN BLACK 30x50 Photography Photograph Cassette Tape Unsigned Print

By Destro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A contemporary photograph of an AC/DC - Back In Black cassette tape. This is s the first release in the much anticipated series "The Music" by pop Artists Destro "They encapsulate an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

36x48 "Star Wars" VHS Photo Photography Pop Art by Destro Unsigned
36x48 "Star Wars" VHS Photo Photography Pop Art by Destro Unsigned

36x48 "Star Wars" VHS Photo Photography Pop Art by Destro Unsigned

By Destro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"The VHS" by pop Artist Destro. We all remember those iconic nights at the video store. Pop artist DESTRO once again encapsulates one of our favorite past times in a fine art con...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Carlton Hotel, 1958 - Carlton Hotel Canne French Riviera South of France
Carlton Hotel, 1958 - Carlton Hotel Canne French Riviera South of France

Carlton Hotel, 1958 - Carlton Hotel Canne French Riviera South of France

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Carlton Hotel, 1958 - Carlton Hotel Canne French Riviera South of France by Slim Aarons 16" x 16" print on 16" x 20" paper. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Pri...

Category

20th Century Modern Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Alfred Stieglitz, Night, New York, 1947 (after)
Alfred Stieglitz, Night, New York, 1947 (after)

Alfred Stieglitz, Night, New York, 1947 (after)

By Alfred Stieglitz

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite halftone print after Alfred Stieglitz (1864–1946), titled Night, New York, originates from the 1947 folio Stieglitz Memorial Portfolio, 1864–1946. Published by Twice a...

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1940s Modern Photography

Materials

Offset

Women Working at Italtel -New Technologies - 1970s

Women Working at Italtel -New Technologies - 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Women Working Italtel -New Technologies in the 1970s is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1970s in Italy Good conditions an aged.

Category

20th Century Modern Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Queen Elizabeth - Vintage Photo - 1950s
Queen Elizabeth - Vintage Photo - 1950s

Queen Elizabeth - Vintage Photo - 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Queen Elizabeth - Vintage Photo realized in the 1950s. Good conditions and aged.

Category

1950s Modern Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Fan Mail, 1950 - Marilyn Monroe Silk Lace Gown The Asphalt Jungle Fan Mail
Fan Mail, 1950 - Marilyn Monroe Silk Lace Gown The Asphalt Jungle Fan Mail

Fan Mail, 1950 - Marilyn Monroe Silk Lace Gown The Asphalt Jungle Fan Mail

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Fan Mail, 1950 - Marilyn Monroe Silk Lace Gown The Asphalt Jungle Fan Mail by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. Pleas...

Category

20th Century Modern Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Case Study House 22, Playboy, 1960

Case Study House 22, Playboy, 1960

By Julius Shulman

Located in New York, NY

Julius Shulman Case Study House #22. Playboy 1960 C print Paper size: 20.5″ x 41.5″ (52.07 cm. x 104.14 cm.) Print size: 19″ x 40″ (48.26 cm. x 101.6 cm.) Shulman's studio stamp and...

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1960s Modern Photography

Materials

C Print

FlowerHead - Contemporary Signed limited edition still life print, Oversized
FlowerHead - Contemporary Signed limited edition still life print, Oversized

FlowerHead - Contemporary Signed limited edition still life print, Oversized

By Ian Sanderson

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 ‘ FlowerHead ‘ who was captured on film ...

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1980s Modern Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Skiing Waiters, 1955
Skiing Waiters, 1955

Skiing Waiters, 1955

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

Three skiing waiters on a ski slope, with the man in the foreground carrying a bird on a tray, the second man carring a wine in an ice bucket and the third carrying a menu, Stowe, Ve...

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1960s Modern Photography

Materials

Lambda

Audrey Hepburn in Pool 1966 (Framed)
Audrey Hepburn in Pool 1966 (Framed)

Audrey Hepburn in Pool 1966 (Framed)

By Terry O'Neill

Located in London, GB

Audrey Hepburn on the set of ‘Two for the Road’, 1966. Audrey Hepburn Swims 1966 by Terry O’Neill
 Hand SIGNED LIMITED EDITION 27/50 PAPER: C TYPE FULLY FRAMED: 26.5 x 21.1 INCH P...

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1960s Modern Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Pacific Diver (1950) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Pacific Diver (1950) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Located in London, GB

Pacific Diver (1950) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Evans/Three Lions/Getty Images) circa 1950: Swimmer diving into rough water lashing against rocky cliffs at Acapulco, the Riviera of Mexico. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 40x40'' Printed 2020 Silver Gelatin Fibre Print NOTE OTHER SIZES OF THIS IMAGE AVAILABLE 10 x 10'' 12 x 12'' 16 x 16'' 20 x 20'' 30 x 30'' 40 x 40'' FRAMING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Fashion, Retro, Vintage, Car, High Society, Legends, Acting, Diving, Ocean...

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1960s Modern Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Man with Tattooed Forehead
Man with Tattooed Forehead

Man with Tattooed Forehead

By Robert Doisneau

Located in New York, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century Modern Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Staircase (Square, Sepia Toned Vintage Photograph of a Spiral Staircase)
Staircase (Square, Sepia Toned Vintage Photograph of a Spiral Staircase)

Staircase (Square, Sepia Toned Vintage Photograph of a Spiral Staircase)

By David Halliday

Located in Hudson, NY

Sepia toned silver gelatin print, edition 4 of 25 Custom black stained wood molding with visible grain 8-ply antique white mat with AR non glare glass. 4.5 x 4.5 inches unframed, 17 x 17 inches framed This square sepia toned silver gelatin print of a Victorian spiraling staircase...

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1990s Modern Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Pousada dos Buzios, 1975 - Nude Sunbathing Swimming Pool Brazilian Resort
Pousada dos Buzios, 1975 - Nude Sunbathing Swimming Pool Brazilian Resort

Pousada dos Buzios, 1975 - Nude Sunbathing Swimming Pool Brazilian Resort

By Slim Aarons

Located in Brighton, GB

Pousada dos Buzios, 1975 - Nude Sunbathing Swimming Pool Brazilian Resort by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. 'Pousada dos Buzios' is a Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Type print by 20th Century American photographer Slim Aarons. Friends and acquaintances lying by the swimming pool at Pousada dos Buzios in Brazil are photographed by Slim Aarons. The man pictured is Italian restaurateur Stefano Monti. Just east of Rio de Janiero city is Buzios, formerly a quiet little fishing village and since the 1960s a bustling, animated, and absolutely upscale seaside resort, littered with fine restaurants, boutiques, and posh pousadas. Pictured here is one such pousada. Also found in Portugal, pousadas offer a blend between luxury hotel and intimate family-run inn. Slim Aarons also photographed "Buzios" which is available in the gallery. Both "Pousada dos Buzios" and "Buzios" were taken in the same place, but spaced years apart. Both 'Buzios' and 'Pousada dos Buzios' were taken in this location. The similarities between 'Buzios' and 'Pousada dos Buzios' are most evident in the subjects: the female sunbather wearing a black and white swimsuit with the straw sunhat appears to be in both scenes, and the female sunbather with short hair wearing the leopard print bikini appears similarly in both scenes. This image from August 1975...

Category

20th Century Modern Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital

Untitled (Brown Horse) Animals, 2006 - Black and White Equine Photography

Untitled (Brown Horse) Animals, 2006 - Black and White Equine Photography

By Giacomo Brunelli

Located in Brighton, GB

Untitled (Brown Horse) from the series Animals is a black and white Silver Gelatin print by Giacomo Brunelli, in this size of 10" x 8" in a limited edition of 10. This is a limited ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Dixieland (1948) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant

Dixieland (1948) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Dixieland (1948) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) An impromptu concert in Rome with American Jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong (1901 – 1971), Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines (1905 – 1983) on piano and Jack Teagarden (1905 – 1964) on trombone playing with the ‘Rhythm Kings’. Hines and Teargarden play in Armstrong’s ‘All-Stars’ band. November 1948 About this Image: Louis Daniel Armstrong, nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American trumpeter, composer, vocalist, and actor who was among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s, and different eras in the history of jazz. Earl Kenneth Hines, also known as Earl "Fatha" Hines, was an American jazz pianist and bandleader. He was one of the most influential figures in the development of jazz piano...

Category

1940s Modern Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

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