$1,650Sale Price|44% Off
H 14 in W 11 in
French Mime Marcel Marceau, multiple exposure
By Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of French mime Marcel Marceau, multiple exposures on one
Silver Gelatin
$5,000
H 11 in W 14 in
Eve Babitz and Marcel Duchamp playing chess during Duchamp's Pasadena Art Museum
By Julian Wasser
Located in New York, NY
of Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston; Marcel Duchamp and Eve Babitz; and a young Jodie Foster are
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Joan and Quintana Roo (Frame 27a.)
By Julian Wasser
Located in New York, NY
photographs. (His iconic images of Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston; Marcel Duchamp and Eve Babitz; and a
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Joan Didion, Hollywood, 1968 (Frame 33a.)
By Julian Wasser
Located in New York, NY
of Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston; Marcel Duchamp and Eve Babitz; and a young Jodie Foster are
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
$6,000
H 17 in W 14 in D 2 in
Joan Didion, Hollywood, 1968 (22-2) Three Quarters Portrait
By Julian Wasser
Located in New York, NY
photographs. (His iconic images of Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston; Marcel Duchamp and Eve Babitz; and a
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Joan Didion, Hollywood, 1968 (Frame 11a.)
By Julian Wasser
Located in New York, NY
composed photographs. (His iconic images of Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston; Marcel Duchamp and Eve
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Joan Didion. Hollywood. (22-1)
By Michael Light
Located in New York, NY
memorably composed photographs. (His iconic images of Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston; Marcel Duchamp
Silver Gelatin
Joan Didion, Hollywood, 1968 (Frame 33a.)
By Julian Wasser
Located in New York, NY
as the go to guy for getting candid but memorably composed photographs. (His iconic images of Jack
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
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H 11 in W 14 in
Eve Babitz and Marcel Duchamp playing chess during Duchamp's Pasadena Art Museum
By Julian Wasser
Located in New York, NY
Wasser Eve Babitz and Marcel Duchamp playing chess during Duchamp's 1963 11 x 14 inch gelatin silver
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Joan Didion, Hollywood, 1968 (Frame 11a.)
By Julian Wasser
Located in New York, NY
as the go to guy for getting candid but memorably composed photographs. (His iconic images of Jack
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Joan Didion, Hollywood, 1968 (Frame 33a.)
By Julian Wasser
Located in New York, NY
getting candid but memorably composed photographs. (His iconic images of Jack Nicholson and Anjelica
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Joan Didion, Hollywood, 1968 (22-2) Three Quarters Portrait
By Julian Wasser
Located in New York, NY
getting candid but memorably composed photographs. (His iconic images of Jack Nicholson and Anjelica
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Joan Didion. Hollywood. (11A)
By Julian Wasser
Located in New York, NY
memorably composed photographs. (His iconic images of Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston; Marcel Duchamp
Silver Gelatin
$4,400
H 48 in W 71 in
Wild West I - large scale photograph of iconic landscape of American West
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wild West I by Frank Schott from a series of photographic observances around Monument Valley 48 x 71 inches / 122cm x 180cm signed edition of 7 27 x 40 inches / 68cm x 102cm signed...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
$384
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
Couple at Party - Black and White Romantic Couple Silver Gelatin Photograph
Located in Brighton, GB
Couple at Party - Black and White Romantic Couple Silver Gelatin Photograph A couple relaxes and laughs on a spacious sofa on the terrace of a villa. The party is still in full swin...
Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$2,937
H 20.63 in W 13.78 in D 0.01 in
Sandrine - Signed limited edition nude photography, Contemporary black white
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Sandrine 2 - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 Naked woman from behind at a window of an old flat in Brittany, France. Sensual view of her swaying hips ...
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...
$6,227 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$836Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in
Nude I - Limited Edition Finest Quality - Color Photograph
By Ksenia Kokovashina
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Beautiful limited edition art photography Printable in colour or black/white Editions: 20 Technique: Photography Surface: Photo Paper Country of Origin: Russia Signed: Signed, ...
Photographic Paper
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 11.75 in
Diane Arbus, Child with a Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park, N.Y.C., 1979 (after)
By Diane Arbus
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite heliogravure after Diane Arbus (1923–1971), titled Child with a Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park, N.Y.C., originates from the 1979 folio Diane Arbus, Electa Editrice P...
Lithograph
$3,236Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 40 in
Blondes (Limited Edition of 25) - Nude Photography, 30x40 In Fine Art Print
Located in New York, NY
This 2007 photograph features six beautiful blondes posing on a bed. The photograph is from John Stoddart’s, “Risqué” series, where he explored a form of photography that seeks to sh...
Archival Paper
$1,950
H 36 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
"Avant" Black & White Art Print 36" x 24" in Ed. of 25 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
By Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Avant" Black & White Art Print 36" x 24" in Ed. of 25 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2020 Art Print Limited Edition of 25 Picture size: Height: 36" inch Width:...
Archival Pigment
$700
H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
The Receiving End - 21st Century, Polaroid, Nude Photography
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Receiving End - 2018 48x60cm, Edition 7, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on the original Polaroid. Signature label with certificate. Artist inventory PL2018-480...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$1,086
H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 0.12 in
Room 102 - Collector Portfolio # 6 out 7 - 12 Fine Art Prints Nude photography
By Eric Ceccarini
Located in Brussels, BE
His series "Room" or "My carnival" evokes the fantasy of the mistress, fetishist eroticism, 5 to 7, free fantasy. Eric produces erotic art without ever biting into porn-chic always b...
Archival Pigment, Rag Paper
$2,500
H 50 in W 40 in
Jayne Mansfield with Seagrams Dogs (Limited Edition of 10, No 4-5) - 40"x50"
By Barry Kramer
Located in New York, NY
Shot by Barry Kramer (1921- 1984), one of the most prolific photographers of his time, captures the essence of 1950's Hollywood movie star, Jane Mansfield with "Seagram's Dogs. It w...
Archival Pigment
$940
H 12.01 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Erotic Portraits by Franco Marocco - Vintage Photograph - 1990
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic portraits by Franco Marocco is a lot of three photographic prints on Agfa baryta paper. Print realized from square-medium film in 1990 circa. Handwritten pencil notes on back...
Photographic Paper
$3,525
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 0.08 in
Estelle - Limited edition nude art print, Analogue, Sensual Charismatic woman
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 ‘Estelle‘ who was captured on film in 199...
Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...
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.