Portrait Photography
1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1960s Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Pop Art Color Photography
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography
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20th Century American Modern Still-life Photography
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1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
1950s Realist Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1970s Modern Figurative Photography
Black and White, Archival Pigment
1960s Color Photography
Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography
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1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography
Black and White, Archival Pigment
2010s Pop Art Portrait Prints
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Contemporary Nude Photography
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Silver Gelatin
1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Archival Pigment
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1960s Black and White Photography
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
1950s Photography
Silver Gelatin
1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment
Late 20th Century Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Color Photography
Photographic Paper
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Photography
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
1970s Contemporary Photography
Silver Gelatin
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Black and White
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
1990s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Archival Pigment
1980s Modern Color Photography
Archival Pigment
Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
1950s American Realist Figurative Photography
Lambda
1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Black and White
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
1970s Modern Portrait Photography
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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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