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1930s Photorealist Portrait Photography
Paper, Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper
1930s Photorealist Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper
1930s Photorealist Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper
1930s Photorealist Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper
20th Century Modern Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1920s Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
1930s Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
1930s Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
1920s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
1930s Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1930s Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1930s Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1930s Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1930s Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1930s Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1930s Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1930s Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1930s Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1920s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
1940s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
1930s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
1930s Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1930s Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin
1930s Photorealist Portrait Photography
Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper
1930s Modern Black and White Photography
Black and White, Archival Pigment
1920s Modern Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper
1980s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Acrylic, Screen
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nude Photography
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2010s Contemporary Nude Photography
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sideboards
Chrome
2010s Nude Photography
Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography
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1950s Still-life Paintings
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography
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1990s Contemporary Nude Photography
Platinum, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Mahogany, Teak
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
1980s Contemporary Nude Photography
Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
2010s Contemporary Nude Photography
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Polaroid, Color
1980s Color-Field Abstract Prints
Acrylic, Monotype, Pencil, Screen
Kenneth NolandMonotype with hand painting geometric abstraction by renowned color field artist, 1987
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1930s Black and White Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
1920s Black and White Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
1930s Black and White Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Vintage 1930s American Photography
Vintage 1930s American Other Decorative Art
Other
1930s Modern Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Photography
Chrome, Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Black and White Photography
Photographic Paper
Vintage 1930s American Photography
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Finding the Right portrait-photography for You
Portrait photography can be a powerful part of your wall decor. Find a provocative and compelling portrait that speaks to you and you might find that the photograph will speak to your guests too.
Prior to the development of photography, which eventually replaced portrait paintings as a quicker and more efficient way of capturing a person’s essence, the subject of a portrait had to sit for hours until the painter had finished. In 1839, chemist and Philadelphia-based photographer Robert Cornelius didn’t have to wait very long for his portrait. In a matter of minutes, he captured what many believe to be the first portrait photograph. This shot was also the first self-portrait (or what we now call a “selfie”), and fine photography quickly became an art form.
Landscape photography, nude photography and portrait photography are very popular in today's modern interiors. A portrait can reveal a lot about the person in it. It can also add a narrative touch to your decor. You’ll often find that photographs of loved ones work well as decorative touches. A portrait of a family member or dear friend can help turn a house into a home, warming any space by evoking fond memories.
While family portraits can stir emotion, portraits of celebrities and important historical figures can also add a rich dynamic to your space. Portraits of famous musicians or intriguing actors hung in your dining room or home bar shot by Gered Mankowitz or Annie Leibovitz might inspire deep conversation over meals or drinks. Douglas Kirkland is also famous for his celebrity portraits. His photojournalism made him much sought after by Hollywood studios to document the filming of movies. In Kirkland’s powerful depiction of Hollywood stars, he excellently captures the glamour of their lives.
Other artists like Elliott Erwitt stand out by turning portraiture into a playful art form. Before graduating from high school in Hollywood, Erwitt had already begun to teach himself to take pictures, inspired by the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson. In image after image, Erwitt captured what photographers call “the moment” with rapier wit and penetrating humanity.
Portrait photography can be incredibly expressive, setting the tone and mood for a room. And there are different ways of incorporating portrait photography into your interior decor. If you’re thinking about adding color photography to a bedroom or living room, the colors of the portraits can become part of the room’s palette, while portraits shot in black and white won’t disrupt an existing color scheme.
On 1stDibs, find a vast selection of portrait photography from different eras, including 1950s portraits, 1960s portrait photography and more.