Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Hugs Knees, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r16_10 -- Audrey Hepburn at home.
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
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Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Hugs Knees, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r16_10 -- Audrey Hepburn at home.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Reclines, Book Open, 1954 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r15_5 -- Audrey Hepburn at home. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine.
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Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Reclines, Book Open, 1954 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r15_5 -- Audrey Hepburn at home. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the April 19, 1954 international issue of Life magazine.
Giclée
$1,500
Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Smoking, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Smoking, c10_13 – While working on the film Sabrina, Audrey Hepburn was shampooed every night -- She often conducted business with her agents while und...
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Audrey Hepburn Putting on Makeup in Mirror, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c1_43, 1953 – Audrey Hepburn gives herself a last minute touch up.
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Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Hugs Knee, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, r17_2 -- Audrey Hepburn at home.
Giclée
$2,500
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward Smiling, 1954 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn r21_10 -- Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing.
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Audrey Hepburn on Set of Sabrina, Sitting, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, hep_15 -- Shot on the set of Paramount's Sabrina Fair.
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Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c19_17, 1953 -- Audrey Hepburn, ready in make-up and costume to play the title role in Paramount's Sabrina Fair.
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Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c19_17, 1953 -- Audrey Hepburn, ready in make-up and costume to play the title role in Paramount's Sabrina Fair.
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Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c19_17, 1953 -- Audrey Hepburn, ready in make-up and costume to play the title role in Paramount's Sabrina Fair.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn on Set of Sabrina, Sitting, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, hep_15 -- Shot on the set of Paramount's Sabrina Fair.
Giclée
$1,100
Audrey Hepburn Records Song, Head Down, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r6_3 -- Audrey Hepburn recording for the Paramount film Sabrina Fair.
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Audrey Hepburn on Set of Sabrina, Sitting, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, hep_15 -- Shot on the set of Paramount's Sabrina Fair.
Giclée
$2,500
Audrey Hepburn Records Song, Head Down, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r6_3 -- Audrey Hepburn recording for the Paramount film Sabrina Fair.
Giclée
$1,500
Audrey Hepburn Records Song, Head Down, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r6_3 -- Audrey Hepburn recording for the Paramount film Sabrina Fair.
Giclée
$1,100
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward Smiling, 1954 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn r21_10 -- Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing.
Giclée
$1,500
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward Smiling, 1954 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn r21_10 -- Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Hugs Knee, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, r17_2 -- Audrey Hepburn at home.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn Putting on Makeup in Mirror, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c1_43, 1953 – Audrey Hepburn gives herself a last minute touch up.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn Putting on Makeup in Mirror, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c1_43, 1953 – Audrey Hepburn gives herself a last minute touch up.
Giclée
$2,500
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward Writing, 1954 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing.
Giclée
$4,800
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward Writing, 1954 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing.
Giclée
$6,600
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward Writing, 1954 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing.
Giclée
$1,500
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward Writing, 1954 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing.
Giclée
$1,100
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Leans Forward Writing, 1954 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Makeup Mirror, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Photographed for LIFE in 1953. Mark Shaw, who worked almost every day of the year, dubbed Audrey "The Monster" for her rigid devotion to her work.
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Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Makeup Mirror, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Photographed for LIFE in 1953. Mark Shaw, who worked almost every day of the year, dubbed Audrey "The Monster" for her rigid devotion to her work.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Makeup Mirror, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Photographed for LIFE in 1953. Mark Shaw, who worked almost every day of the year, dubbed Audrey "The Monster" for her rigid devotion to her work.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on Set of Sabrina, 1953 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c14_15 -- Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of Sabrina.
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Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on Set of Sabrina, 1953 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c14_15 -- Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of Sabrina.
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Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on Set of Sabrina, 1953 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c14_15 -- Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of Sabrina.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Head Forward, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room – Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room on the set of Sabrina, photographed for LIFE in 1953 -- Mark Shaw, who worked almost every day of t...
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Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Head Forward, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room – Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room on the set of Sabrina, photographed for LIFE in 1953 -- Mark Shaw, who worked almost every day of t...
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Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room, Head Forward, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn with Feet Up in Dressing Room – Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room on the set of Sabrina, photographed for LIFE in 1953 -- Mark Shaw, who worked almost every day of t...
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn in Her Dressing Room, Knee Up, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c16_15 – Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room.
Giclée
$2,500
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Rests on Book, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey on Striped Sofa, r15_11 -- Initially Audrey Hepburn did all she could to avoid Mark Shaw's cameras.
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Audrey Hepburn in Her Dressing Room, Knee Up, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c16_15 – Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn in Her Dressing Room, Knee Up, 1953 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c16_15 – Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room.
Giclée
$1,100
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Rests on Book, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey on Striped Sofa, r15_11 -- Initially Audrey Hepburn did all she could to avoid Mark Shaw's cameras.
Giclée
$1,500
Audrey Hepburn on Striped Sofa, Rests on Book, 1954 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey on Striped Sofa, r15_11 -- Initially Audrey Hepburn did all she could to avoid Mark Shaw's cameras.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on Set of Sabrina, Embrace, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c15_20 -- Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of Sabrina.
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Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, 1953 - Mark Shaw Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, r1_12 – Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, hepburn_03 – Audrey Hepburn gets a last minute touch up from the m...
Giclée
$1,100
Audrey Hepburn strolls in front of her Beverly Hills apartment, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
On a day off Audrey Hepburn strolls in front of her Beverly Hills apartment" -- One of Mark Shaw's most loved images of Audrey in her trademark boy's button down shirt and tight capr...
Giclée
$2,500
Audrey Hepburn strolls in front of her Beverly Hills apartment, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
On a day off Audrey Hepburn strolls in front of her Beverly Hills apartment" -- One of Mark Shaw's most loved images of Audrey in her trademark boy's button down shirt and tight capr...
Giclée
$1,500
Audrey Hepburn strolls in front of her Beverly Hills apartment, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
On a day off Audrey Hepburn strolls in front of her Beverly Hills apartment" -- One of Mark Shaw's most loved images of Audrey in her trademark boy's button down shirt and tight capr...
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, 1953 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, r1_12 – Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, hepburn_03 – Audrey Hepburn gets a last minute touch up from the m...
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Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on Set of Sabrina, Embrace, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c15_20 -- Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of Sabrina.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on Set of Sabrina, Embrace, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c15_20 -- Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of Sabrina.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, 1953 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, r1_12 – Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, hepburn_03 – Audrey Hepburn gets a last minute touch up from the m...
Giclée
$2,500
Audrey Hepburn in White Blouse with Phone, Hugging Knees, 1953 - Mark Shaw Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r12_10 -- Audrey Hepburn at home.
Giclée
$1,100
Audrey Hepburn in White Blouse with Phone, Hugging Knees, 1953 - Mark Shaw Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r12_10 -- Audrey Hepburn at home.
Giclée
$1,500
Audrey Hepburn in White Blouse with Phone, Hugging Knees, 1953 - Mark Shaw Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r12_10 -- Audrey Hepburn at home.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrina, 1953 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, Wally Westmore on the Set of Sabrin, c1_35 – Audrey Hepburn gets a last minute touch up from the make up man on the set of Sabrina.
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Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, Street at Night, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey, r34_2 -- Audrey Hepburn in the studio village for Paramount's Sabrina Fair.
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Audrey Hepburn at Home, Heron Day Bed, Glances Away, 1954 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, r19_9 -- Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, Street at Night, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey, r34_2 -- Audrey Hepburn in the studio village for Paramount's Sabrina Fair.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn Portrait on Set of Sabrina, Street at Night, 1953 - Mark Shaw
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey, r34_2 -- Audrey Hepburn in the studio village for Paramount's Sabrina Fair.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn on Set of Sabrina, Next to Piano, 1953 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c11_13 -- Audrey Hepburn did all her own singing for the movie Sabrina.
Giclée
Audrey Hepburn on Set of Sabrina, Next to Piano, 1953 - Mark Shaw Edition
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c11_13 -- Audrey Hepburn did all her own singing for the movie Sabrina.
Giclée
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.
Find a collection of modern paintings, sculptures, prints and other fine art on 1stDibs.
There’s a lot to love about black and white photography.
The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. Some might argue that we’re naturally drawn to color photography because it’s the world we know best. This is a shared belief, particularly in the era of camera-phone photography, editing apps and the frenetic immediacy of sharing photos on social media. But when we look at black and white photography, we experience deep, rich shadows and tonal properties in a way that transfixes us. Composition and textures are crisp and engaging. We’re immediately drawn to the subjects of vintage street photography and continue to feel the emotional impact of decades-old photojournalism. The silhouettes of mountains in black and white landscape photography are particularly pronounced, while portrait photography and the skylines of urban cityscapes come to life in monochrome prints.
When decorating with fine photography, keep in mind that some color photographs may not be suitable for every space. However, you can be more daring with black and white photos. The gray tones are classic, sophisticated and generally introduce elegance to any corner of your home, which renders black and white prints amazingly versatile.
Black and white photography adapts to its surroundings like a chameleon might. A single large-scale black and white photograph above the sofa in your living room is going to work with any furniture style, and as some homeowners and designers today are working to introduce more muted tones and neutral palettes to dining rooms and bedrooms, the integration of black and white photography — a hallmark of minimalist decor — is a particularly natural choice for such a setting.
Another advantage to bringing black and white photography into your home is that you can style walls and add depth and character without worrying about disrupting an existing color scheme. Black and white photographs actually harmonize well with accent colors such as yellow, red and green. Your provocative Memphis Group lighting and bold Pierre Paulin seating will pair nicely with the black and white fine nude photography you’ve curated over the years.
Black and white photography also complements a variety of other art. Black and white photos pair well with drawings and etchings in monochromatic hues. They can also form part of specific color schemes. For example, you can place black and white prints in colored picture frames for a pop of color. And while there are no hard and fast rules, it’s best to keep black and white prints separate from color photographs. Color prints stand out in a room more than black and white prints do. Pairing them may detract attention from your black and white photography. Instead, dedicate separate walls or spaces to each.
Once you’ve selected the photography that best fits your space, you’ll need to decide how to hang the images. If you want to hang multiple photos, it’s essential to know how to arrange wall art. A proper arrangement can significantly enhance a living space.
On 1stDibs, explore a vast collection of compelling black and white photography by artists such as Mark Shaw, Jack Mitchell (a photographer you should know), Berenice Abbott and David Yarrow.