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4 Vols Antique Botany Books, Flowers of Modern Voyages, English, Georgian, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique botany books, the Flowers of Modern Voyages by William Adams. An English
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Antique Early 19th Century British Books

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Paper

Last African Warriors by Gianni Giansanti
Located in valatie, NY
The Last African Warriors by Gianni Giansanti. Published by White Star Publishers, 2011. Hardcover
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Earth to Sky: Among Africa's Elephants, a Species in Crisis by Michael Nichols
Located in valatie, NY
Earth to Sky: Among Africa's Elephants, A Species in Crisis by Michael Nichols. Published by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art Handbook of the Collections, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
world culture from ancient Japan and Greece to contemporary America, Europe, and Africa. NPT Books, a
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2010s American Books

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Paper

Masken Gesichter Der Menschheit 'Face Masks of Humanity', First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
masks from: Africa, Australia, Polynesia, Ceylon, India, Tibet, Siberia, Alaska, Norway, South America
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20th Century Swiss Books

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Paper

Sotheby's Summer Travel New Grand Tour, Aspen, Basel & Dukes of Northumberland
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
African sculpture. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Paper

She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider HAGGARD
Located in Middletown, NY
inspired by Haggard's experiences living in South Africa for seven years (1875-1882) working at the highest
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Antique Late 19th Century English Books

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Gold Leaf

1st edition 1965 Peter Beard 'End of the Game' Viking Press
By Peter Beard
Located in Vancouver, BC
“The deeper the white man went into Africa, the faster the life flowed out of it, off the plains
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Vintage 1960s American Books

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Acrylic, Paper

Lateral Thinking: Art Of The 1990s, by Toby Kamps, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
from North, South, and Central America, Cuba, Africa, China and Europe. These include: Matthew Barney
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Early 2000s American Books

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Paper

The Worlds of Joaquín Torres-García by Tomas Llorens, 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
, Mondrian), where he was inspired by indigenous art from the Americas, Africa, and Oceania, which reinforced
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

The Travel Sale: Natural History and Maps. November 2001: Sotheby's London
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
1-16; New Zealand 17-22; China Trade and Far East Asia 23-51; India 52-74; Africa 75-86; Madeira 86
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Paper

Adam Fuss Mask by Adam Fuss and Peter Lamborn Wilson, 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
hardcover with slipcase exhibition catalog. The photograms are produced by placing african masks directly on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Sotheby's, Property from the Fowler Museum, NY
Located in valatie, NY
, Los Angeles (UCLA) which explores art and material culture primarily from Africa, Asia and the Pacific
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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Paper

Antoni Tapies Lo Sguardo Dell'Artista by Antoni Tapies, 1st Ed Exhibition Cat
Located in valatie, NY
, Jackson Pollock, Louise Bourgeois and Jannis Kounellis. With ancient Cycladic, Indian, Asian and African
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Books

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Paper

Genesis Illustrated, by Sebastiao Salgado
By Sebastião Salgado
Located in valatie, NY
Antarctic and South Atlantic; Brazilian alligators and jaguars; African lions, leopards, and elephants; the
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2010s German Books

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Paper

Genesis Illustrated, by Sebastiao Salgado
Genesis Illustrated, by Sebastiao Salgado
H 14.25 in W 10 in D 1.75 in
Basquiat Man Made Sotheby's exhibition catalog 2013 (Basquiat Sotheby's S/2)
By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
own Caribbean heritage; a convergence of African American, African, and Aztec cultural histories
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Marlene Dumas Measuring Your Own Grave by Marlene Dumas 1st Ed Exh. Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
expressionistic drawings and paintings of the last three decades, acclaimed South African artist Marlene Dumas has
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

TOLKIEN. The Hobbit. 1937 - 1st ED 2nd IMPRESSION - THE FIRST WITH COLOR PLATES!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
University. Tolkien's creative perspective was born from a childhood spent briefly in South Africa and then
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Vintage 1930s British Books

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Leather

100 Interiors Around the World Hardcover, Tashen 2012 Series
Located in North Hollywood, CA
100 Interiors Around the World, large format by Tashen 2 large heavy books, 100 Interiors Around
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20th Century German Expressionist Books

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Paper

TOLKIEN, J. R. R. - The Hobbit - 1937 - FIRST EDITION - FIRST PRINTING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
. Tolkien's creative perspective was born from a childhood spent briefly in South Africa and then rural
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Vintage 1930s British Books

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Fabric

Great Escapes Mediterranean Hardcover Book by Taschen
By Angelika Taschen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: The Mediterranean is surrounded by three continents – Europe, Africa and Asia – and even though the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Books

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Paper

Michael Muller, Sharks, Limited Edition Signed Photography Book. In Metal Cage
By Michael Müller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
geographically, it follows Muller’s ocean adventures from black tip and sand tiger sharks in South Africa to
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Metal

Michael Muller, Sharks, Art Edition No. 101-200 ‘Under Study’
By Michael Müller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shark Spotters Program. She is a member of the South African Acoustic Tracking Array Platform, is a
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

Michael Muller, Sharks, Art Edition No 1-100 ‘Tear You Apart’
By Michael Müller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
City of Cape Town’s acclaimed Shark Spotters Program. She is a member of the South African Acoustic
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

Where Chefs Eat Book - A Guide to Chefs' Favorite Restaurants
Located in New York, NY
from Ireland to Estonia from Greece to South Africa, discover the best eateries for your destination
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Paper

Sebastião Salgado "GENESIS" Signed, Limited Edition SUMO Book, with stand
By Sebastião Salgado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Atlantic; Brazilian alligators and jaguars; and African lions, leopards, and elephants. Through Salgado’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books

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Cherry, Paper

Primo coming out of the marsh, Elephant, animal, Africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
widespread acclaim, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Long road out of Eden, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Old Engraving of the Ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra in Old Egypt, Africa
Located in Langweer, NL
- 1726/7) was a Dutch artist and traveler. He made two large tours and published illustrated books with
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Araquém Alcãntara - Leopard, Tanzania, Africa
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
ARAQUÉM ALCÂNTARA Leopard, Tanzania, Africa, 2009 60 x 48 inches - Edition of 10 Archival Pigment
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

MORNING OF THE ROOSTER Signed Lithograph Black Woman Portrait, African American
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
African American artist Romare Bearden. MORNING OF THE ROOSTER presents a visual memory from Bearden's
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Elephant bull coming out of the marsh, black and white photography, animal
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned publishing
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Nude. African American Woman exhibited piece 1942 University of Iowa exhibited
By Coreen Mary Spellman
Located in San Antonio, TX
College for Women and also illustrated a number of children's books. In a national competition of 1932
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1940s Impressionist Nude Paintings

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Oil

Lord of the Land, Lion, black and white photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned publishing houses. His
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Improvisation abstract African-American artist painting.
By Roland Ayers
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
. Ayers holds the distinction of having participated in the first important survey of African-Americans
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1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Araquém Alcãntara - Lion and lioness, Tanzania, Africa
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
ARAQUÉM ALCÂNTARA Lion & Lioness, Tanzania, Africa, 2012 40 x 32 inches - Edition of 10 Archival
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment, Black and White

Araquém Alcãntara - Lion and lioness, Tanzania, Africa
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
ARAQUÉM ALCÂNTARA Lion & Lioness, Tanzania, Africa, 2012 60 x 48 inches - Edition of 10 Archival
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Rare Antique Engraving of Life Near The Sestro River, Liberia in Africa, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Siege of Groningen , Hollstein, no. 4), and he supplied numerous plates for books published from that
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Antique 1740s Prints

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Paper

Cheetah with babies, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Araquém Alcãntara - Lion and lioness II, Tanzania, Africa
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
ARAQUÉM ALCÂNTARA Lion & Lioness II, Tanzania, Africa, 2012 60 x 48 inches - Edition of 10
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Rare Engraving of Dutch and Danish Forts on the West African Gold Coast, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
the West African Gold Coast, Ghana; a) The Dutch Fort Croevecoeur at Accra, b) The Danish Fort
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Antique 1740s Maps

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Paper

Imani II, Cheetah, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Cheetah nursing babies, blackandhwite photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dust III, Kenya, Elephant, animal, wildlife, color photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
their skin from the dazzling African sun. As you can see this young orphaned baby elephant enjoying his
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Heaven sent, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Cheetah
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Divine, animal, black and white photography, cheetah, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned publishing
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

My Kingdom, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Shelter, contemporary, Lion, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lion Rock I, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lionheart, Lion, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

South Africa (Apple Trees): Colored Pencil Drawing & Unique Stamp
By Andrea Moreau
Located in Hudson, NY
South Africa (Apple Trees): Colored Pencil Drawing & Unique Stamp by Andrea Moreau colored pencil
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Found Objects, Paper, Color Pencil

African Lady - Original Mixed Media by Sergio Barletta - 1997
By Sergio Barletta
Located in Roma, IT
African Lady is an original painting and collage artwork in mixed media -ink, tempera and
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1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor, Tempera, Mixed Media, Ink

Imani I, Cheetah, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Antique Victorian Ash & Burr Walnut Gillows of Lancaster Cheval Mirror Sconces
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
decorate public buildings in Australia, South Africa, India, Russia, Germany, France and the United States
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...

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Ash, Walnut, Mirror

FALLING STAR Signed Lithograph Black Woman Portrait, African American Culture
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
methods on archival printmaking paper, 100% acid free, by the renowned African American artist Romare
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Couple I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Into the Light, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, Lion
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Giraffe in grass, Giraffe, animal, Africa, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Imani I, animal, black and white photography, cheetah, Africa, wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Award for his work in 2012. Several books of his photography have been issued by renowned publishing
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Lioness, Lion, black and white photography, Africa, Portrait, Wildlife
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
widespread acclaim, receiving the prestigious Hasselblad Masters Award for his work in 2012. Several books of
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

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