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Art Subject: Portrait
Ode to Rembrandt's Jewish Bride
Located in New Orleans, LA
31.5 x 36 inches - Edition 1 of 3 with 2 APs framing is an additional $525. Shot in Amsterdam in 2013 Inspired by Rembrandt’s Jewish Bride, ca 1665 Photography and acting are kind...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In To Catch A theift(1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In To Catch A thief (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Paramount/Getty Images Archive London England). Cary Grant and Grace Kelly publicity por...
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Warhol Superstars Sylvia Miles, Joe Dallesandro stars of "Heat" for After Dark
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Warhol Superstars Sylvia Miles as Hollywood has-been Sally Todd and Joe Dallesandro as hustler Joey Davis in Andy Warhol's "Heat" - Marc...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

TooLess 4692, Nude. Color photograph mounted on Museum Plexiglass
Located in Miami Beach, FL
TooLess 3D versions of the photographs of the TooLess series create a miss perception of the human brain. The first layer of the photo texture is formed by very small black and white...
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Archival Pigment, Plexiglass

David Bowie - Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print
Located in London, GB
David Bowie - Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print David Bowie in purple suit, backstage, 1973 (photo Mick Rock). All prints are numbered by the Estat...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Debbie Harry Blondie 1977
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Debbie Harry of Blondie by Michael Brennan, taken at the studio on East 45th in Manhattan, New York, USA, Febru...
Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

C Print

John Kenny Tuareg Vision of Intensity Small Portrait, C-type Print with Acrylic
Located in Coltishall, GB
In January 2009 John Kenny went to the Festival of the Desert in Mali. The gathering of Tuareg musicians was, at the time, an annual event held in Essakane – about 100kms into the Sahara from Timbuktu, This striking Tuareg man was walking through the beautiful white sand dunes with his camels. He was on his way to join groups of Tuareg watching the setting sun from the top of the dunes and to join in preparations for the next days camel racing...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

C Print

Toni Braxton, Contemporary Gelatin Silver Print by David Ogburn
Located in Long Island City, NY
David Ogburn, American (1942 - ) - Toni Braxton, Medium: Gelatin Silver Print, Image Size: 9.5 x 7.5 inches, Size: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.32 cm)
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Jerry Schatzberg - Halloween, Photography 1954, Printed After
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes: 11" x 14" $6,000.00 Edition of 25 + 5 AP 16" x 20" $8,000.00 Edition of 25 + 5 AP 20" x 24" $10,000.00 Edition of 20 + 4 AP 30" x 40" $16,000.00 Edition of ...
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2010s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Theatrical Representation - Vintage Photo by Guglielmo Coluzzi - 1986
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage photograph realized in 1970s. Excellent condition.
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Breaking the Waves - mounted, analog
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Breaking the Waves 114x142 cm, Edition 1/3. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artists, based on a Polaroid. Certificate and Signature label, artist Inventory No. 133.08. Moun...
Category

1990s Outsider Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Metal

Mary J Blige - signed Limited Edition Oversize print
Located in London, GB
Mary J Blige December 16th 1996 NEW YORK ALBUM COVER SHOOT (photo Kevin Westenberg) NB All prints are signed and numbered by the artist. unframed signed and numbered by the artist. limited to 25 only this size. About the artist : Kevin Westenberg is famed - for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and movie stars for over 25 years. His technique of lighting, colour and composition has helped to produce his own unique visual style. Shortly after receiving an Architecture degree he moved to London where he’s been based since 1983. Westenberg is self-taught and learned his trade working for the UK inkies “New Musical Express” and “Melody Maker” mainly throughout the late 80’s and 90’s documenting amongst others all the UK ‘Britpop’ bands. The breakthrough came in 1993-1994 with the release of Sting’s Ten Summoner’s Tales and Mary J Blige’s Share My World. These two album covers changed the perception of the work worldwide and thus began a run of 20 years of commissions and choice opportunities. For the last 25 years, his musical heritage includes portraits of Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Coldplay, White Stripes, Jane's Addiction, Sting, Bjork, Nirvana, Jeff Buckley, Luther Vandross, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Roses, The Pixies, Paul Weller, Rufus Wainwright, Michael Stipe, U2, Mary J. Blige, R.E.M., Black Sabbath, Massive Attack, BB King, The Rolling Stones, PJ Harvey, Marilyn Manson, Pete Doherty, Oasis, Soundgarden, Jake Bugg, and Bon Jovi among many others. Also included are 100’s of albums, singles, magazine & book covers from around the world. He’s also been chosen as official photographer for the LIVE 8 Hyde Park event in 2005 and for Led Zeppelin reunion concert at the 02 Arena, London. The work & interest also include a wide range of artists portraits beyond the music world. David Lynch, Paul Auster, The Coen Brothers, Rupert Friend, Sir Tom Stoppard, Orla Kiely...
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Early 2000s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Rocky Horror - Estate limited edition print
Located in London, GB
Rocky Horror - signed limited edition print Little Nell, Patricia Quinn, Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, 1974. (photo Mick Rock) paper siz...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Sun Crown, Portrait. Limited Edition Photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Channeling the energy of “water-signs” in astrology, he captures these mysterious men thru a romantic lens. The embrace of the shadows and the light mixed with the gaze of their bodi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Jarvis Cocker of Pulp eating Fish and Chips
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Jarvis Cocker from Pulp by photographer Pat Pope. The image of Jarvis eating Fish and Chips was taken during a cover shoot for the Melody Maker music ...
Category

Late 20th Century Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Bowie Backstage - Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print
Located in London, GB
Bowie Backstage - Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print David Bowie, working on make up, backstage, 1973 (photo Mick Rock). All prints are numbered by the Estate. Edition size va...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Oxana's 30th Birthday (78x76cm) - starring Radha Mitchell, Polaroid
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Oxana's 30th Birthday (29 Palms, CA) - 2007 Edition of 5, 78x76cm, analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, printed on Fuji Crystal Archival Paper with a matte surface, based o...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

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

Amaluna's Day Off #35, Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid, Figurative Photogra
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Amaluna's Day Off #35', [From the series Cirque du Soleil] 50x50cm, Edition 1/7, 2015 / 2018 Art print based on an expired Polaroid mounted on DILITE 0,2mm - gloss coating Hand si...
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Lights, Digital, Polaroid, Archival Paper

Baby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative painting titled "Baby" is an original artwork by André Schulze made of oil paint on a vintage found photograph. The piece measures 8"h x ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Found Objects, Oil, Photographic Paper

Jerry Schatzberg - Wilbur & James De Paris, Photography 1960, Printed After
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes: 11" x 14" $6,000.00 Edition of 25 + 5 AP 16" x 20" $8,000.00 Edition of 25 + 5 AP 20" x 24" $10,000.00 Edition of 20 + 4 AP 30" x 40" $16,000.00 Edition of ...
Category

2010s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Frank Sinatra, 1968 (Terry O'Neill - Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Frank Sinatra, 1968 (Terry O'Neill - Black and White Photography) Silver Gelatin Print 16x20: £2,100 20x24: £2,700 30x40: £4,800 48x72: £12,000 Edition of 50 and 10 APs per size. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Claudio Villa - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Claudio Villa and the Kessler Twins-Vintage Photo is a black and white photograph realized in the 1980s. Good conditions and aged.
Category

1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Women's Skiing" by Kurt Hutton
Located in London, GB
"Women's Skiing" by Kurt Hutton 26th January 1952: One of the British women's Olympic Ski Team with her skis. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5661- Seven Girls Go Out To Ski - ...
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

The Letter- including the book 'A Half Forgotten Dream'
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Letter (Till Death Do Us Part) - 2005 Including Stefanie Schneider's new monograph "A Half Forgotten Dream" signed. 192 pages, hardcover, published by Snap Collective, 2024. 2...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

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

Slim Aarons 'Pop And Society' 1968 Official Limited Estate Edition
Located in London, GB
'Pop And Society' 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 large gilt-frame...
Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Sophia Loren, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
Located in München, BY
Edition 25 Also available in 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch, Edition 10 Black and white portrait of the Italian actress Sophia Loren waring sunglasses and sits in a director's chair. ...
Category

1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Grace Jones in hat, Los Angeles, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity
Located in München, BY
Edition 15 Platinum Palladium Print Sold out in all other editions. Black and white portrait of Supermodel Grace Jones with hat. From personality portraits and advertising campaig...
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Platinum

Portraits of the Jurors in the Ruby Trial - Historical Vintage Photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits of the Jurors in the Ruby Trial is a black and white vintage photograph realized in the 1960s. It belongs to historical album including photo reportages of historical event...
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Stefanie Schneider Minis - Lost (Haley and the Birds)
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Stefanie Schneider's Minis Lost (Haley and the Birds) - 2013 signed and signature brand on verso Lambda digital Color Photographs based on the Polaroid Polaroid sized open Editions...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Plexiglass, Color, Lambda, Polaroid

Merle Oberon as Antonita, 1934 - Cecil Beaton (Fashion Portrait Photography)
Located in London, GB
Merle Oberon as Antonita, 1934 - Cecil Beaton (Fashion Portrait Photography) Signed in pencil on mount Inscribed with 'Merle Oberon' in unknown hand and s...
Category

20th Century Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Model In A Red Dress 1960 Oversize Limited Signature Stamped Edition
Located in London, GB
Model In A Red Dress 1960 A fashion shoot featuring a model in a red dress in front of a yellow aeroplane 1960. by Toni Frissell 40 x 30" inches / 101 x 76 cm paper size Archiva...
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1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Untitled 10 (Cyndi Lauper) - record cover shoot
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Untitled 10' (Cyndi Lauper) from the 'Bring Ya to the Brink' record Album) - 2009 20x20cm, Edition of 5, Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid, Not mounted, Certificate and si...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Portrait of Diego Armando Maradona and Andrea Carnevale - Vintage Photo - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph depicting Diego Armando Maradona wearing the Napoli shirt. Very good condition. Copyright by Olympia Foto Martinuzzi.
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Alek Wek, New York 1996
Located in München, BY
Total Edition of 15 signed and numbered Also available in: 90 x 120 cm / 35.4 x 47.2 in 120 x 160 cm / 47.2 x 63 in Portrait of Supermodel Alek Wek. Thierry...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White

John Cale and Lou Reed at the Ocean Club
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a unique, double exposure photographic work created by Andy Warhol of John Cale and Lou Reed, formerly of the Velvet Underground, together at the Oce...
Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

±Íà - Contemporary, Figurative, Woman, Polaroid, photograph, Church
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'±ÍÃ' - 2010 - 21.5 cm x 27cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs, Archival Print, based on a Polaroid 809, Signed, embossed stamp and artist certificate. Not mounted. Xulong Zhang Short Bio: He has been engaged in fashion portrait photography for 30 years and loves Polaroid photography. In 2000, he began to develop Polaroid photography and traveled to 34 countries for photography. Vita: 1999 Has won the title “Ten Elites” in the 3rd China Portrait Photography...
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Color, Polaroid, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Someday Soon - including the book 'A Half Forgotten Dream'
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Someday Soon (Stage of Consciousness) - 2007 Including Stefanie Schneider's new monograph "A Half Forgotten Dream" signed. 192 pages, hardcover, published by Snap Collective, 2024. ...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

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

Wonderland II - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 23.5" x16.7"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater nude photograph of a young woman in the pool surface next to the red pool wall. Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper signed by the artist. Li...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Amuleto, black and white photograph. Framed
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Amuleto by Marta María Pérez Bravo B&W photograph portrait of the artist framed Size: 19.25 in. H x 15.25 in. W Archival pigment print 1991 Signed, titled and dated on verso Edition ...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White

'Golfing Pals' (1977) - Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
Located in London, GB
Golfing Pals (1977) - Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print (Photo By Slim Aarons) At the 16th hole on Pebble Beach golf course, singer and film star Bi...
Category

1970s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print, Color

What once was (Bombay Beach) - Contemporary, Polaroid, Women
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
What once was (Bombay Beach) - 2023 20x20cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory PL2023...
Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Photography

Materials

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

3 Black & White Americana Photographs by Mystery Artists
Located in New York, NY
Untitled, c. later 20th century Three black and white photographs Dimensions: 1. 8 5/8 x 6 3/4 in. 2. 10 x 7 3/4 in. 3. 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. Each photograph laid to mat board measuring...
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20th Century American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"David Bowie Heathen" Framed Original Vintage Poster Print
Located in London, GB
"David Bowie Heathen" by Markus Klinko David Bowie Heathens album cover, 2002, framed in an orange wood frame with anti glare Perspex. (photo by Markus Klinko) Heathen (stylised as uǝɥʇɐǝɥ) is the 23rd studio album by English musician David Bowie. It was originally released in Europe on 10 June 2002, and the following day in America. After departing EMI/Virgin, it was his first release through his newly-formed ISO Records label, in conjunction with Columbia Records. It reunited Bowie with producer Tony Visconti, marking the two's first full-album collaboration since 1980's Scary Monsters. Recording mostly took place at New York studios from August 2001 to January 2002 and featured overdubs from several guest musicians, including Dave Grohl and Pete Townshend. Two tracks, including "Afraid" and "Slip Away" evolved from Bowie's shelved Toy album, while three were covers by Pixies, Neil Young and the Legendary Stardust Cowboy. Framed Orange Framed Size: 33" x 24" (Inches) Image Size: 28" x 19'' (inches) Vintage C Type Poster...
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Early 2000s Modern Color Photography

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Color

Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Satin Seduction - Oversize
Located in London, GB
Satin Seduction Film star Diana Dors in blonde bombshell pose on a satin covered bed. 48x48" inches / 122 x 122 cm paper size Estate Stamped Collection Edition to 150 Photo b...
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1950s Modern Landscape Photography

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Archival Pigment

Death Valley Junction (The Last Picture Show) - Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Death Valley Junction (The Last Picture Show) - 1999 20x20cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Certificate and signature labe...
Category

1990s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

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

Frank Sinatra Candid in Car
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid capture of famed singer and musician Frank Sinatra getting out of a car. Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor. Nicknamed the "Chairman of the Board"...
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Fashion designer Gianni Versace, 1988.
Located in Senoia, GA
13 x 19" Lifetime vintage archival pigment color print made under the instruction of and approved by Jack Mitchell. Fashion designer Gianni Versace, ...
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1980s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Che Guevara
Located in Cologne, DE
Osvaldo Salas, widely recognized as one of the world’s great press photographers, was born in Havana, Cuba in 1914. At the age of fourteen, he left Havan...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Kate Moss Veil (color) – Albert Watson, Woman, Portrait, Erotic, Celebrity, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
ALBERT WATSON (*1942, Scotland) Kate Moss Veil (color), 1993 Special Carbon Series on lithographic paper image 76 x 56 cm (29 7/8 x 22 in.) Edition of 7, plus 2 AP; Ed. no. 3/7 Prin...
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1990s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

La vie c'est comme une cigarette, Paris
Located in München, BY
Edition of 7 Also available in 73 x 100 cm / 28.7 x 43.3 in, Edition of 3, price on request A very sexy and beautiful naked woman is sitting on chair and smokes a cigarette in very ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Tabboo! Stephen Tasjian. NYC. Girlfriend Series. B&W Portrait Photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Men, Women, and Drag, draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural ...
Category

1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Madonna (29 Palms, CA) - analog, Polaroid, Contemporary
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Madonna (29 Palms, CA) - 1999 20x20cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the original Polaroid. Signature label and Certificate. Artist inventory Nu...
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1990s Contemporary Nude Photography

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

Untitled (Nr. 0937) Photography 18" x 24" Edition of 20 by Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
Untitled (Nr. 0937) Photography 18" x 24" Edition of 20 by Ben Cope Unframed - ships rolled in a tube Ben Cope + Rowan Daly Off the Grid Off the Grid is the culmination of a six...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography

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Archival Pigment

'Schwarzenegger Is My Idol 1' Limited Edition Hahnemühle Rag Baryta print
Located in London, GB
'Schwarzenegger Is My Idol 1' Limited Edition Hahnemühle Rag Baryta print Edition size 10 only. Large 20 x 24" inches paper size. by Se...
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2010s Modern Nude Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Oceana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Isabelle van Zeijl is recognized for her mastery in creating striking self-portraits. She produces her images autonomously, taking on the roles of model, creator, object and subject ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Landed (Long Way Home) - Polaroid, analog, Contemporary, pop-art - mounted
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Landed (Long Way Home) - 1999, 20x20cm, Edition of 25, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Certificate. Artist Inventory #796. ...
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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

Ultra Violet & friends, nude for After Dark magazine signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
Art dealer Jason McCoy, Warhol Superstar Ultra Violet, and Art Historian Ron Caran, photographed nude for After Dark magazine, 1971. Vintage silver gelatin exhibition photograph mad...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dean Rounds Up Taylor (1956) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Dean Rounds Up Taylor (1956) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo Cineclassico/Alamy Archives) GIANT Elizabeth Taylor Rock Hudson James Dean 1956. Directed by George Stevens...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Untitled #40 (Suburban Bus)
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Almost daily between 1993 and 2004, Alejandro Cartagena would commute on a suburban bus from Monterrey to the suburban city of Juarez and back. Working at his family’s restaurant, he...
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21st Century and Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Path of the Fox
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Beth Moon is an American-born photographer. She has gained international recognition for her large-scale, richly toned platinum prints. This portfolio focuses on totem-like beliefs ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Platinum

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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