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17th century etching black and white figures scene
17th century etching black and white figures scene

17th century etching black and white figures scene

By Cornelis Bega

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"The Singer" is an original etching by Cornelis-Pietersz Bega. It depicts a performer and onlookers. Publisher: Pearce #50. 4" x 3" art 16 1/2" x 13 1/2" frame Cornelis Pietersz Be...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

20th century woodcut ink black and white figures musical instruments dramatic
20th century woodcut ink black and white figures musical instruments dramatic

20th century woodcut ink black and white figures musical instruments dramatic

By Robert Franz Von Neumann

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Chamber Music" is an original wood engraving by Robert Franz von Neumann. It features a room full of men in the thralls of creating music together. A small audience stands outside t...

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1930s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

19th century landscape etching farm field black and white figures pastoral scene
19th century landscape etching farm field black and white figures pastoral scene

19th century landscape etching farm field black and white figures pastoral scene

By Charles François Daubigny

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Charles Francois Daubigny's etching from around 1865 is an example of the Barbizon painters' preoccupations. Entitled "Les Vendages," the work depicts peasants bringing in the harves...

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Mid-19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Prints

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Etching

Black and White Figures In Restaurant French 20th Century Modernist Painting
Black and White Figures In Restaurant French 20th Century Modernist Painting

Black and White Figures In Restaurant French 20th Century Modernist Painting

By Guy Nicod

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Figures In Restraunt by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) gouache paper stuck on artist paper, unframed painting : 10 x 13 inches provenance: artists estate, France condition: very good...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

20th Century Modernist Painting Black and White Figures In The Park
20th Century Modernist Painting Black and White Figures In The Park

20th Century Modernist Painting Black and White Figures In The Park

By Bernard Labbe

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

French Landscape signed by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original biro pen drawing on artist paper size: 20 x 25.5 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed prov...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Untitled (Brian and Carl Morphed) - Two Nude figures, Black and White Photograph
Untitled (Brian and Carl Morphed) - Two Nude figures, Black and White Photograph

Untitled (Brian and Carl Morphed) - Two Nude figures, Black and White Photograph

By Doug Birkenheuer

Located in Chicago, IL

Two nude males lie on a bare wood floor. The angle of the photograph suggests that their bodies have melded into one. The artist uses traditional photography methods shooting the i...

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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Two Faces: black & white framed photograph, male & female figures, abstract
Two Faces: black & white framed photograph, male & female figures, abstract

Two Faces: black & white framed photograph, male & female figures, abstract

By Jenny Lynn

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

"Two Faces" is a black & white framed silver gelatin print (photograph) of a man and woman in an embrace from artist Jenny Lynn's "Little Rituals" series. It is one of approximately ...

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Early 2000s Abstract Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

“Figures M: Photographs, ” 2003-2013
“Figures M: Photographs, ” 2003-2013

“Figures M: Photographs, ” 2003-2013

Located in New York, NY

Each print is signed and numbered in pencil, verso Portfolio of 28 archival pigment prints (Edition of 10) 14 x 11 inches This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York Ci...

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21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

St. Peter's Square, Rome, Italy, Black and White Photo, Signed, Edition, 20x16
St. Peter's Square, Rome, Italy, Black and White Photo, Signed, Edition, 20x16

St. Peter's Square, Rome, Italy, Black and White Photo, Signed, Edition, 20x16

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

Peter's Square, Rome, Italy, 1958 by Leonard Freed is a black and white photograph of two figures (priests) dressed in black on a snowy afternoon, contrasting the falling snow and wh...

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Contemporary Diptych Figures, Couple, abstract figures.
Contemporary Diptych Figures, Couple, abstract figures.

Contemporary Diptych Figures, Couple, abstract figures.

By KOKO HOVAGUIMIAN

Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA

This vibrant diptych showcases Koko's architectural mastery through its vivid composition, blending striking hues of blue, green, yellow, pink, and orange with contrasting black and ...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

HONEYCOMB Side board by R'Kan
HONEYCOMB Side board by R'Kan

HONEYCOMB Side board by R'Kan

Located in Giza Governorate, القاهرة

The Honey Comb Sideboard is a stunning and contemporary piece designed to be both functional and visually captivating. The black and white figures symbolize the straight forward conn...

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2010s Egyptian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Wood

17th century etching black and white indoors table figures scene
17th century etching black and white indoors table figures scene

17th century etching black and white indoors table figures scene

By Cornelis Bega

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"The Conversation" is an original etching by Cornelis-Pietersz Bega. It depicts three men conversing in a dark interior. Publisher: Pearce #43. 3" x 2 1/4" art 12 3/4" x 11 5/8" fra...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

17th century etching black and white mother and child figures scene
17th century etching black and white mother and child figures scene

17th century etching black and white mother and child figures scene

By Cornelis Bega

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Mother & Child" is an original etching by Cornelis-Pietersz Bega. It depicts a mother and her child. Publisher: Pearce #51. 3" x 3" art 13 3/4" x 11 3/4" frame Cornelis Pietersz B...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

"Night Visions #1" - Vertical black & white photomontage with moon and figures.
"Night Visions #1" - Vertical black & white photomontage with moon and figures.

"Night Visions #1" - Vertical black & white photomontage with moon and figures.

By Marvin Berk

Located in Miami, FL

Limited edition (18 signed and numbered prints + two artist proofs) This image is from Marvin Berk’s “Self Portraits” series. Flawless original signed and numbered prints.

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2010s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink

17th century etching black and white indoor dramatic figures scene
17th century etching black and white indoor dramatic figures scene

17th century etching black and white indoor dramatic figures scene

By Cornelis Bega

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"The Meeting" is an original etching by Cornelis-Pietersz Bega. It depicts a confrontation between two groups of figures. Publisher: Pearce #48. 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" art 10 1/4" x 10 3/8...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

17th century etching black and white landscape scene forest trees figures
17th century etching black and white landscape scene forest trees figures

17th century etching black and white landscape scene forest trees figures

By Claude Lorrain

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Scene de Brigands" is an etching by Claude Gellee (Le Lorrain). This etching is in the collections of the Louvre and the Art Institute of Chicago. Publisher: Mannocci #11. 5" x 7...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Etching

17th century etching black and white landscape forest trees figures scene
17th century etching black and white landscape forest trees figures scene

17th century etching black and white landscape forest trees figures scene

By Claude Lorrain

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"La Danse Sous Les Arbes (The Country Dance)" is an etching by Claude Gellee (Le Lorrain). This etching is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum and the Louvre. Publisher: Ma...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

17th century etching black and white landscape forest trees figures scene
17th century etching black and white landscape forest trees figures scene

17th century etching black and white landscape forest trees figures scene

By Claude Lorrain

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Le Patre et la Bergere (The Herdsman & Shepherdess)" is an etching by Claude Gellee (Le Lorrain). This etching is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum and the British Museu...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

17th century etching black and white landscape harbor ruins figures scene
17th century etching black and white landscape harbor ruins figures scene

17th century etching black and white landscape harbor ruins figures scene

By Claude Lorrain

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Harbour Scene" is an engraving by Claude Gellee (Le Lorrain). The artist signed the piece in plate lower left. 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" art 18 1/8" x 20 1/4" frame Biography Claude Lorra...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

19th century black and white etching indoors figures child doorway table
19th century black and white etching indoors figures child doorway table

19th century black and white etching indoors figures child doorway table

By James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"The Rag Gatherers" is an original etching on zinc plate by J. A. M. Whistler. The artist signed and dated the piece in the plate. It features a scene between mother and child figure...

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1850s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Fabric, Etching

17th century etching black and white landscape scene forest trees figures sky
17th century etching black and white landscape scene forest trees figures sky

17th century etching black and white landscape scene forest trees figures sky

By Claude Lorrain

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Le Temps, Apollon, et les Saisons (Time, Apollo, and the Seasons)" is an etching by Claude Gellée (Le Lorrain). This etching is the Fifth state (A). This state is also in collection...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

17th century etching black and white landscape scene forest trees figures sky
17th century etching black and white landscape scene forest trees figures sky

17th century etching black and white landscape scene forest trees figures sky

By Claude Lorrain

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"La Danse Sous Les Arbes (The Country Dance)" is an etching by Claude Gellee (Le Lorrain). This etching is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum and the Louvre. Publisher: Ma...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Two transparent figures - Figurative Drawing, Black & white, Polish artist
Two transparent figures - Figurative Drawing, Black & white, Polish artist

Two transparent figures - Figurative Drawing, Black & white, Polish artist

By Jolanta Johnsson

Located in Warsaw, PL

JOLANTA JOHNSSON (born 1955) Polish painter. She studied at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts in the years 1984-1989, in the graphic studios of prof. Halina Chrostowska and prof. Rafal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

Amphora
Amphora

Amphora

By Cleon Peterson

Located in London, GB

His work often features stark contrasts of black and white figures engaged in visceral and chaotic scenes, evoking a sense of tension and turmoil.

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2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Kylix
Kylix

Kylix

By Cleon Peterson

Located in London, GB

His work often features stark contrasts of black and white figures engaged in visceral and chaotic scenes, evoking a sense of tension and turmoil.

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2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

Mid 20th century black and white drawing landscape trees houses figures signed
Mid 20th century black and white drawing landscape trees houses figures signed

Mid 20th century black and white drawing landscape trees houses figures signed

By Francesco Spicuzza

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Monkey Island at Washington Park Zoo" is an original graphite and charcoal drawing on paper by Francesco Spicuzza. It depicts a number of figures gazing out at a monkey enclosure at...

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1950s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Graphite

"Sundays Garden" - 1975 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper
"Sundays Garden" - 1975 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper

"Sundays Garden" - 1975 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper

By Jim Crabb

Located in Soquel, CA

"Sundays Garden" - 1975 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper 1975 surrealist lithograph on paper depicting ascending string like figures by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947). The black and wh...

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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Lithograph

Sirens of the Night (gold)

Sirens of the Night (gold)

By Cleon Peterson

Located in London, GB

His work often features stark contrasts of black and white figures engaged in visceral and chaotic scenes, evoking a sense of tension and turmoil.

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Åke Holm, Sweden. Black-and-white woodcut with three stylized figures. 1970s
Åke Holm, Sweden. Black-and-white woodcut with three stylized figures. 1970s

Åke Holm, Sweden. Black-and-white woodcut with three stylized figures. 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Åke Holm, Sweden. Black-and-white woodcut. An expressive print, where three stylized figures appear in stark silhouette against a pale background.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Prints

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Paper

Åke Holm, Sweden. Black-and-white woodcut. Three regal figures. Ca. 1950s
Åke Holm, Sweden. Black-and-white woodcut. Three regal figures. Ca. 1950s

Åke Holm, Sweden. Black-and-white woodcut. Three regal figures. Ca. 1950s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Åke Holm, Sweden. Black-and-white woodcut depicting three regal figures whose bodies are shaped as large vessels.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Prints

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Paper

Black and White Nude Figures In Bright Interior French Modernist Oil Painting
Black and White Nude Figures In Bright Interior French Modernist Oil Painting

Black and White Nude Figures In Bright Interior French Modernist Oil Painting

By Jacqueline Boisselot

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Nude Figures by Jacqueline Boisselot, French late 20th century 19.75 x 25.5 inches oil on artist paper, unframed condition: very good and ready to enjoy provenance: from a private co...

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Late 20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

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Oil

1950's Modernist Painting Figures Walking Through Black and White French Street
1950's Modernist Painting Figures Walking Through Black and White French Street

1950's Modernist Painting Figures Walking Through Black and White French Street

By Bernard Labbe

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

French Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original watercolour on artist paper size: 19 x 12 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: the ar...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor

Vintage Ceramic Red Urn with Handles Jester Musician Decor Italy 1950s
Vintage Ceramic Red Urn with Handles Jester Musician Decor Italy 1950s

Vintage Ceramic Red Urn with Handles Jester Musician Decor Italy 1950s

By Deruta

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The decor in traditional Renaissance Revival style features a black and white figures of a musician and a jester on front and back sides of the urn.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Paint

Waldorf Astoria Hotel Marble Mantel Gray White Hand Carved Figures
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Marble Mantel Gray White Hand Carved Figures

Waldorf Astoria Hotel Marble Mantel Gray White Hand Carved Figures

Located in New York, NY

This petite English Regency style mantel was carved from a green-gray marble with a unique blend of light and dark veining. Four intricately detailed and inlaid cameos of cherubs rep...

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Antique 1890s French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Two Figures in Profile - Black Pen on Paper by M. Maccari - 1950

Two Figures in Profile - Black Pen on Paper by M. Maccari - 1950

By Mino Maccari

Located in Roma, IT

Two Figures in Profile is an original modern artwork realized the half of the XX Century by the Italian artist Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - Rome, 1989). Original black Charcoal on pa...

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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen

Black and White Expressionist Drawings, Late 20th Century, Italy
Black and White Expressionist Drawings, Late 20th Century, Italy

Black and White Expressionist Drawings, Late 20th Century, Italy

Located in Brescia, IT

The contrast between the black and white of the figures and this yellow tone is intense and very pleasing.

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Late 20th Century Italian Expressionist Drawings

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Paper

Marc Chagall, David and Absalom, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956
Marc Chagall, David and Absalom, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

Marc Chagall, David and Absalom, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade and printed by the master lithographers Mourlot Freres, the issue features thirty-four color lithographs and numerous black-...

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1950s Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Pollution" Red and Black Abstract Painting
"Pollution" Red and Black Abstract Painting

"Pollution" Red and Black Abstract Painting

By Paul Reeves

Located in Houston, TX

Red, Black and White toned painting with little figures mixed in with the red dots across the canvas.

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Marc Chagall, Abraham and Sarah, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956
Marc Chagall, Abraham and Sarah, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

Marc Chagall, Abraham and Sarah, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade and printed by the master lithographers Mourlot Freres, the issue features thirty-four color lithographs and numerous black-...

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1950s Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc Chagall, David and Bathsheba, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956
Marc Chagall, David and Bathsheba, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

Marc Chagall, David and Bathsheba, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade and printed by the master lithographers Mourlot Freres, the issue features thirty-four color lithographs and numerous black-...

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1950s Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc Chagall, Bible, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956
Marc Chagall, Bible, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

Marc Chagall, Bible, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade and printed by the master lithographers Mourlot Freres, the issue features thirty-four color lithographs and numerous black-...

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1950s Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc Chagall, Lamentations of Jeremiah, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956
Marc Chagall, Lamentations of Jeremiah, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

Marc Chagall, Lamentations of Jeremiah, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade and printed by the master lithographers Mourlot Freres, the issue features thirty-four color lithographs and numerous black-...

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1950s Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc Chagall, Jeremiah, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956 Bible
Marc Chagall, Jeremiah, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956 Bible

Marc Chagall, Jeremiah, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956 Bible

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade and printed by the master lithographers Mourlot Freres, the issue features thirty-four color lithographs and numerous black-...

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1950s Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc Chagall, Isaiah, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956
Marc Chagall, Isaiah, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

Marc Chagall, Isaiah, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade and printed by the master lithographers Mourlot Freres, the issue features thirty-four color lithographs and numerous black-...

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1950s Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"N5/30" - Lithograph on Paper
"N5/30" - Lithograph on Paper

"N5/30" - Lithograph on Paper

By Jim Crabb

Located in Soquel, CA

"N5/30" - Lithograph on Paper Black and white figurative lithograph depicting figures in water with white smoke ascending upwards by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947).

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink, Lithograph

Marc Chagall, Bible, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956
Marc Chagall, Bible, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

Marc Chagall, Bible, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade and printed by the master lithographers Mourlot Freres, the issue features thirty-four color lithographs and numerous black-...

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1950s Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"The Waiting" - 1977 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper
"The Waiting" - 1977 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper

"The Waiting" - 1977 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper

By Jim Crabb

Located in Soquel, CA

"The Waiting" - 1977 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper Surrealist lithograph titled "The Waiting" by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947-). Black and white surrealist figures take up the pape...

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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink, Lithograph

Marc Chagall, The Angel with the Sword, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956
Marc Chagall, The Angel with the Sword, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

Marc Chagall, The Angel with the Sword, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade and printed by the master lithographers Mourlot Freres, the issue features thirty-four color lithographs and numerous black-...

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1950s Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc Chagall, David with the Harp, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956
Marc Chagall, David with the Harp, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

Marc Chagall, David with the Harp, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade and printed by the master lithographers Mourlot Freres, the issue features thirty-four color lithographs and numerous black-...

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1950s Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Find a variety of black and white figures available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Modern and Old Masters versions of these works for sale. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Black and white figures available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes black, gray, beige, white and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Michel Ciry, Cornelis Bega, Carol Bennett, Tom Bennett and Ross Eugene Braught are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in etching, paper and paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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    The artist known for the black-and-white optical illusion art called Movement in Squares is Bridget Riley. Riley states that she draws inspiration for her spectacular abstractions expressed in paintings and prints largely from nature, which she defines as a “dynamism of visual forces — an event rather than an appearance.” The British artist produced her iconic piece, Movement in Squares, in 1961. Find a wide range of Bridget Riley art on 1stDibs.
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    The work of Victor Vasarely that is made up entirely of curvilinear black and white stripes not contained by contour lines is Zebra. Created in 1937, it is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Today, the work is in a private collection. Shop an assortment of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.