$4,000
Michael Falco Photography Double Exposure Wonder Wheel Coney Island Ferris Wheel
Located in Nantucket, MA
In 2011, Falco began the Civil War 150 Pinhole Project photographing the war's famous battlefields and sesquicentennial reenactments with large format pinhole cameras.
Photographic Film
$1,900
Michael Falco Photography Amusement Park Ferris Wheel Clouds Landscape New York
Located in Nantucket, MA
In 2011, Falco began the Civil War 150 Pinhole Project photographing the war's famous battlefields and sesquicentennial reenactments with large format pinhole cameras.
Metal
Spectral Device No. 16
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 12
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 15
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 13
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 14
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 11
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 9
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 10
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 6
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 5
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 7
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 8
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 4
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 1
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 2
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Spectral Device No. 3
By Edward Bateman
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Following the carnage of the American Civil War, people looked to spirit photographs as proof of the continued existence of their loved ones.
Archival Pigment
Sold
H 16 in W 20 in
"Death of a Loyalist Solder, Spain, " (The Falling Soldier) by Robert Capa 1936
By Robert Capa
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Capturing the instant a Spanish Republican soldier is struck down during the Spanish Civil War, the photograph conveys the visceral experience of combat with startling immediacy.
Silver Gelatin
Sold
H 60 in W 48 in
Abraham Lincoln: Large Black & White Ballpoint Pen Drawing of American President
By Linda Newman Boughton
Located in Hudson, NY
The drawing is part of a series inspired by the famous Civil War photographs taken by Mathew Brady. The extremely detailed portrait is made solely with black ballpoint pen.
Archival Paper, Ballpoint Pen
Sold
H 15.9 in W 19.5 in D 0.2 in
George N. Barnard Original Civil War Albumen Photograph
By George N. Barnard
Located in Gallatin, TN
Civil War Photograph by George N. Barnard (1819-1902).
Photographic Paper
George N. Barnard Original Civil War Albumen Photograph
By George N. Barnard
Located in Gallatin, TN
Very Rare Original Civil War Photograph by George N. Barnard (1819-1902).
Sold
H 16 in W 18 in D 0.2 in
Civil War Albumen Photograph – The Potter House Atlanta – George N. Barnard
By George N. Barnard
Located in Gallatin, TN
Very Rare Original Civil War Photograph by George N. Barnard (1819-1902).
Photographic Paper
Sold
H 16 in W 18 in D 0.2 in
Civil War Albumen Photograph – The Potter House Atlanta – George N. Barnard
By George N. Barnard
Located in Gallatin, TN
Very Rare Original Civil War Photograph by George N. Barnard (1819-1902).
Photographic Paper
Sold
H 16 in W 19 in D 0.2 in
Civil War Albumen Photograph – Rebel Works in Front of Atlanta, No. 3
By George N. Barnard
Located in Gallatin, TN
Very Rare Original Civil War Photograph by George N. Barnard (1819-1902).
Photographic Paper
Sold
H 15.8 in W 19.5 in D 0.2 in
George N. Barnard Civil War Albumen Photograph – Sumter Of Sherman’s Campaign
By George N. Barnard
Located in Gallatin, TN
Rare Original Civil War Photograph by George N. Barnard (1819-1902).
Photographic Paper
Sold
H 16 in W 19 in D 0.2 in
George N. Barnard Civil War Albumen Photograph – Battle Field of Atlanta GA
By George N. Barnard
Located in Gallatin, TN
Rare Original Civil War Photograph by George N. Barnard (1819-1902).
Photographic Paper
Sold
H 3.5 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
Rare Original Carte De Visite Photograph of Civil War General Robert E. Lee
Located in Gallatin, TN
Rare Original Carte de Visite photograph of Civil War General Robert E. Lee This amazing CdV is a pre-war bust portrait of General Lee En Verso is handwriting “Gen.
Photographic Paper
Sold
H 15.8 in W 19.5 in D 2 in
Savannah, Ga. No. 2 – Photographic Views Of Sherman’s Campaign
By George N. Barnard
Located in Gallatin, TN
Very Rare Original Civil War Photograph by George N. Barnard (1819-1902).
Photographic Paper
Rare Albumen Photograph of Civil War Confederate Soldiers
Located in Gallatin, TN
Original Albumen Photograph of Civil War Confederate Soldiers ca. 1862 A group portrait of Confederate Soldiers Photograph is matted, framed and covered by glass Framed Provenan...
New York City Skyline With Clouds
Located in London, GB
New York City Skyline With Clouds 2022 by Orbon Alija C print Oversize 30x20" inches / 76 x 51 cm Unframed Framing & different Sizes available - please ask.
C Print, Color
Untitled
By Curtice Taylor
Located in New York, NY
2022 Signed and numbered, verso Cyanotype print toned with ammonia and tannic acid (Edition of 5) 9.5 x 7 inches (24.1 x 17.8 cm), image 12.25 x 9.75 inches (31.1 x 24.8 cm), fra...
Photographic Paper
$3,750
H 22 in W 28 in
Contemporary abstract landscape photograph architectural building sky signed
By Jessie Spiess
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this image, Jessie Spiess applies her signature multiple-exposure technique to the Milwaukee Art Museum's famous Quadracci Pavilion, designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. She ...
Canvas, Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
$3,750
H 22 in W 28 in
Contemporary abstract landscape photograph architectural building sky signed
By Jessie Spiess
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this image, Jessie Spiess applies her signature multiple-exposure technique to the Milwaukee Art Museum's famous Quadracci Pavilion, designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. She ...
Canvas, Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
$3,250
H 24 in W 30.5 in
Contemporary abstract landscape photograph cityscape buildings boats sky signed
By Jessie Spiess
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this image, Jessie Spiess applies her signature multiple-exposure technique to the City of Milwaukee as seen from the Yacht Club on Lake Michigan. She often turns her camera to vi...
Canvas, Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
Divination by Cards
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade display stand made by the artist is also available for $100 – please inquire if in...
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
$963
H 18 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
Carousel, Coney Island New York - Black and White Limited Edition Print
By Morgan Silk
Located in Brighton, GB
'Carousel, Coney Island New York' is a black and white archival inkjet print by Morgan Silk. It is available in this size of 18" x 18" in a limited edition of 10. Located on the w...
Black and White, Archival Ink, Inkjet
Divinations by Stranger
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade display stand made by the artist is also available for $100 – please inquire if in...
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
Divination by Key
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade display stand made by the artist is also available for $100 – please inquire if in...
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
Divination by Phillips
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade display stand made by the artist is also available for $100 – please inquire if in...
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
Divination by Time
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade display stand made by the artist is also available for $100 – please inquire if in...
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
Divination by Raindrop
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade display stand made by the artist is also available for $100 – please inquire if in...
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
$7,500
H 42 in W 53 in
Susan Wides "Coney Island" 2012 Chromogenic C-Print, Framed, Edition of 6
By Susan Wides
Located in White Plains, NY
Chromogenic c-print of Coney Island, the iconic beach in Brooklyn, NY by photographer, Susan Wides in blue, white, tan. Framed. Edition of 6. Susan Wides is best known for her ...
C Print
$7,500
H 60 in W 40 in
New York City, 1970 - Multiple Exposure by Mitchell Funk - Abstract Photography
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
This image is 52 years old and yet still looks cutting-edge beautiful. New York City, 1971 is an image generationsahead of its time. Not just for its creative graphic use of color a...
Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Soliloquey
By Molly McCall
Located in Sante Fe, NM
In Home Movies McCall employs the cinematic qualities of found vintage photographs to construct narratives exploring the passage of time, transition, transformation, and loss. Each s...
Varnish, Oil, Silver Gelatin
$400
H 18 in W 24 in
THRILLS, Coney Island wonder Wheel, night, neon sign, amusement park, colorful
By Philomena Marano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ltd ed archival pigment print., ed 50 Original art was created as part of Marano's"American-Dream-Land," Coney Island series and later translated to an edition. Philomena Marano h...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
$3,000
H 24 in W 24 in
Milton H. Greene - Alfred Hitchcock, American Airlines, 1959, Printed After
By Milton H. Greene
Located in Greenwich, CT
Available Sizes: 24" x 24" $3,000.00 Edition of 15 30" x 30" $4,000.00 Edition of 20 45" x 45" $8,500.00 Edition of 7 Printing is done on Exhibition Photo Baryta 310gsm paper. ...
Archival Pigment
Chief Joseph by E.S. Curtis Gold Tone
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
hief Joseph by E.S. Curtis. Centennial edition goldtone 22/200. Negative date 1908, printed date 1999. Pie crust frame. 11" x 14", frame 16" x 19" Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce is s...
Glass, Paper
$11,135
H 48 in W 38 in D 2 in
Portrait of Louisa Ann Inglis 1857-1935 - British Victorian art oil painting
By William George Robb
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely British Edwardian Impressionist portrait oil painting is by noted artist William George Robb. Painted circa 1901 the sitter is Louisa Ann Inglis, wife of Sir Charles Ingl...
Oil
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
$10,500
H 51 in W 40.75 in D 2.25 in
Antique 19th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting by Asti, Portrait of a Lady
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century Italian-French oil on canvas painting "Portrait of A Lady," signed "A. Asti." Angelo Asti (French, 1847-1903).
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$191,819
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Canvas, Oil
$7,693
H 22.5 in W 30.5 in D 2.75 in
19th Century oil painting of The Dogana, Venice
By Alfred Pollentine
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred Pollentine British, (1844-1910) The Dogana, Venice Oil on canvas, signed & further inscribed verso Image size: 15.5 inches x 23.5 inches Size including frame: 22.5 inches x ...
Canvas, Oil
$8,039Sale Price|25% Off
H 51.19 in W 33.47 in D 1.19 in
Venice Landscape Italian Oil on Canvas Painting in Gilt Wood Frame, Belle Epoque
Located in Firenze, IT
This delightful turn of the century (early 20th century) oil on canvas painting represents an Italian landscape with one of the most famous squares in the world: Piazza San Marco in ...
Oil, Canvas
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.5 in W 35 in D 2.25 in
Antique Oil on Canvas Laid on Board Portrait of a Gentleman Early 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oil On Canvas Laid On Board Portrait Of A Gentleman By Wheeler. Framed and signed in lower right corner, Early 19thC. Measures - 42.5"H x 35"W x 2.25"D This early 19th-centur...
Canvas
$5,867 / item
H 64.38 in W 51.38 in D 3.15 in
Large English Oil Painting on Canvas, Portrait of a Lady, Signed and Dated 1913
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are pleased to present this large oil on canvas painting from the early 20th century. This splendid portrait of an Edwardian English lady is signed lower left by C. B. Prescott an...
Canvas
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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In a recent collection of animal portraits, he brings fashion photography to the farm.