Vintage Black And White Prints

Large Black And White Landscape Photo

Sexy Nude

Michel ComteBeauty and Beast, Black-and-White Print Photograph, 1990s, Framed, 1996

$13,933

Beauty and Beast, Black-and-White Print Photograph, 1990s, Framed

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

“Beauty and Beast, Orangutan II” by Michel Comte is a poetic and visually compelling fine art photograph that captures a moment of unexpected harmony between human and animal. Set wi...

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Black And White Prints

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Black and White

Albert WatsonRunning Man, L’Uomo Vogue, San Francisco – Albert Watson, Black and White, Print, 1992/2015

$98,692

Running Man, L’Uomo Vogue, San Francisco – Albert Watson, Black and White, Print

By Albert Watson

Located in Zurich, CH

By blewing the scan of the Polaroids up to almost 2.5 meters (96 inches), Watson makes their attraction physically perceptible. – Black and White, Print, Contemporary

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Black And White Prints

Silver Gelatin

Price Upon Request

Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Playboy, Limited Edition, 1993, Black and White Print

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

“Carla Bruni, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte is a striking black-and-white photograph from the influential series created for Playboy’s “Safer Sex” campaign du...

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Black And White Prints

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Archival Pigment

Michael OrmerodWater Trails Down Empty Street in Front of Water Tower - Black and White Print, c. 1989

$1,938

Water Trails Down Empty Street in Front of Water Tower - Black and White Print

By Michael Ormerod

Located in Brighton, GB

Water Trails down Empty Street in Front of Water Tower by Michael Ormerod is a black and white photographic print in this size of 24" x 34" in an Edition of 10.

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20th Century American Realist Vintage Black And White Prints

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Photographic Paper, Black and White

Temple Ca Thedrale Framed Architectural Black and White Print

$595

Temple Ca Thedrale Framed Architectural Black and White Print

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Temple Ca Thedrale Framed Architectural Black and White Print This print measures: 26 wide x 1.5 deep x 21 inches high This print is in Good Vintage Condition with minor marks, den...

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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Black And White Prints

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Wood, Paper

Black and white printed jumpsuit HANAE MORI

$952

Black and white printed jumpsuit HANAE MORI

By Hanae Mori

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and white printed jumpsuit . No fabric tag composition but the shell is probably rayon and the lining is definetly in silk.

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Other Medium

1970's Fendi Black and White Printed Ensemble

$900

1970's Fendi Black and White Printed Ensemble

By Fendi

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Late 70's Fendi rayon/viscose ensemble. The top features a high-low hem, a front pocket, and a short sleeved batwing with buttons up the back. The skirt is loosely pleated with a ban...

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Archival Paper, Giclée

Lucille KhornakThree nudes in masks, Late 20th Century

$1,675

Three nudes in masks

By Lucille Khornak

Located in New York, NY

Lucille Khornak (American), "Three nudes", Black and White print on Harmon paper, 20 x 16, Late 20th Century Hand signed by Lucille Khornak Available sizes: Paper Size 11 x 14, Im...

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1980s Abstract Vintage Black And White Prints

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Photographic Paper

Franciszek BunschThird traveler - XX century, Black and white print, Figurative, 1984

$250Sale Price|20% Off

Third traveler - XX century, Black and white print, Figurative

By Franciszek Bunsch

Located in Warsaw, PL

FRANCISZEK BUNSCH (born in 1926) Franciszek Bunsch was born in Bielsko in 1926. He studied painting under the guidance of prof. Eugeniusz Eibisch and graphic art as a student of prof...

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1980s Other Art Style Vintage Black And White Prints

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Black and White

Elmer Batters Head to toe, Black and white Original Print (Framed), circa 1993

$5,500

Head to toe, Black and white Original Print (Framed)

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Head to toe by Elmer Batters Black and white Original Print Framed Image Size: 10 H x 7.75 W inches Sheet Size: 23.25 H x 19.25 W inches Frame Size: 24.5 H x 20.5 W inches _________...

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Black And White Prints

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Archival Pigment, Black and White

Ian SandersonPunk - Signed Archival Pigment Print, Black and White, Limited Edition, 1987

$3,483

Punk - Signed Archival Pigment Print, Black and White, Limited Edition

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 ‘ Punk ‘ Signed by Ian Sanderson lower...

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1980s Modern Vintage Black And White Prints

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Black and White

Michal CalaSlagheaps, Silesia - Graphic Black and White Landscape, Silver Gelatin Print, 1978

$1,413Sale Price|25% Off

Slagheaps, Silesia - Graphic Black and White Landscape, Silver Gelatin Print

By Michal Cala

Located in London, GB

"Resisting a straightforward depiction of the district's fast decline into an industrial wasteland, Cala was able to find poetry in the grim reality of a dark post-war world." - Anna...

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1970s Tonalist Vintage Black And White Prints

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

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Kees van DongenKees Van Dongen Circus Performers 1900s Vintage Vibrant Figure Fauvist Signed, 1904

$2,268,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 38.5 in W 29.25 in

Kees Van Dongen Circus Performers 1900s Vintage Vibrant Figure Fauvist Signed

By Kees van Dongen

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Les Artistes du Cirque" is an original painting in ink, watercolor, and gouache on paper by leading Fauvist artist Kees Van Dongen, signed in the lower right. In the piece, two circ...

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Early 1900s Fauvist Vintage Black And White Prints

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Bert SternBert Stern, "I Beg of You, " stamp signed original photo from original negative, 1962

$1,790

H 25 in W 20 in

Bert Stern, "I Beg of You, " stamp signed original photo from original negative

By Bert Stern

Located in Chatsworth, CA

Bert Stern "I Beg of You"-Marilyn Monroe- The Last Sitting * This image was taken 6 weeks before the passing on Monroe as part of series of images entitled "The Last Sitting" Origina...

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1960s Modern Vintage Black And White Prints

Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital, Color

Marilyn Monroe (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print, 1956 (Printed Later)

$1,100

H 40 in W 30 in

Marilyn Monroe (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Located in London, GB

Marilyn Monroe (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images) London, England, 1956, American actress Marilyn Monroe is pictured at a press reception at th...

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1950s Modern Vintage Black And White Prints

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Norman RockwellThe Jester, Post Cover, 4397

$2,000,000

H 31.13 in W 15.13 in

The Jester, Post Cover

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Signed by Artist Lower Right The Saturday Evening Post, February 11, 1939, cover illustration Literature The Saturday Evening Post, February 11, 1939, cover illustration Thomas S....

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1930s Vintage Black And White Prints

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Oil

Bert SternMarylin Monroe . nude on the bed . the last sitting., 2009

$2,891

H 13 in W 19 in

Marylin Monroe . nude on the bed . the last sitting.

By Bert Stern

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Marilyn Monroe the last setting nude on the bed 2009 double hand signed and dated COA hand signed perfect condition

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Early 2000s Photorealist Vintage Black And White Prints

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Photographic Paper

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Vintage Black And White Prints For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage black and white prints available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Modern, Contemporary or Abstract examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. You can search the vintage black and white prints that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, gray, silver and white. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Mark Shaw, Jack Mitchell, Terry O'Neill, Andy Warhol and Hideoki Hagiwara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in silver gelatin print, pigment print and archival pigment print — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Vintage Black And White Prints?

The average selling price for vintage black and white prints we offer is $1,365, while they’re typically $62 on the low end and $458,837 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Black-white-photography for You

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.

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