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James Dean Photography

James Dean

Phil SternJames Dean, 1955

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H 16 in W 17 in

James Dean

By Phil Stern

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

James Dean

Phil SternJames Dean, 1955

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James Dean

By Phil Stern

Located in New York, NY

All editions signed by the photographer.

Category

1950s Portrait Photography

'James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor & Rock Hudson'
'James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor & Rock Hudson'

'James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor & Rock Hudson'

Located in London, GB

'James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor & Rock Hudson' From left -James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor and Rock

Category

1950s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

C Print

Lawrence Fried - James Dean Publicity Portraits, Photography 1953, Printed After

Lawrence Fried - James Dean Publicity Portraits, Photography 1953, Printed After

By Lawrence Fried

Located in Stamford, CT

Gelatin-silver print Publicity Portraits for the television play “Keep Our Honor Bright”, in New York City, 1953. Available Sizes: 12" x 16” Edition of 25 16” x 20” Edition of 25 2...

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

James Dean California USA 1955

James Dean California USA 1955

By Dennis Stock

Located in Toronto, ON

18" x 24" Unframed Limited Edition Photograph of 200 MAGNUM Photography

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, C Print, Digital

James Dean on Sunset Blvd

James Dean on Sunset Blvd

Located in Toronto, ON

Limited Edition Archival Photograph of 50 Hand Signed by John Migicovsky Additional Information: More Editions - 16" x 20"

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

James Dean, The Castelloland series. Digital Collage. Color Photograph
James Dean, The Castelloland series. Digital Collage. Color Photograph

James Dean, The Castelloland series. Digital Collage. Color Photograph

By Paloma Castello

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Castelloland works with objects whose uniqueness is fundamental to the narrative of each story, as each image reacts and develops through the interaction between the word and the obj...

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

James Moon - James Dean. Castelloland Series. Digital Collage Color Photograph
James Moon - James Dean. Castelloland Series. Digital Collage Color Photograph

James Moon - James Dean. Castelloland Series. Digital Collage Color Photograph

By Paloma Castello

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Castelloland works with objects whose uniqueness is fundamental to the narrative of each story, as each image reacts and develops through the interaction between the word and the obj...

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Black and White, Color

"James Dean And Ursula Andress" by Michael Ochs

"James Dean And Ursula Andress" by Michael Ochs

Located in London, GB

"James Dean And Ursula Andress" by Michael Ochs Archive LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 29: Movie star James

Category

1960s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

James Dean - American Cultural Icon Hollywood Actor Silver Gelatin Photograph

James Dean - American Cultural Icon Hollywood Actor Silver Gelatin Photograph

Located in Brighton, GB

James Dean - American Cultural Icon Hollywood Actor Silver Gelatin Photograph The iconic American

Category

20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

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James Dean

Frank WorthJames Dean

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H 40.01 in W 30.01 in

James Dean

By Frank Worth

Located in Tbilisi, GE

With a blind stamp Edition of 24

Category

20th Century Contemporary Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

James Dean seated

Frank WorthJames Dean seated

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H 40.01 in W 30.01 in

James Dean seated

By Frank Worth

Located in Tbilisi, GE

With a blind stamp Edition of 24

Category

20th Century Contemporary Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

James Dean Sequence

James Dean Sequence

By Richard C. (Dick) Miller

Located in Marina del Rey, CA

James Dean Sequence. Richard C. Miller (1912-2010) is known for his iconic photographs of Norma

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

James Dean (Feet Up)

James Dean (Feet Up)

By Phil Stern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An intimate chronicler of Hollywood and the Jazz scene, Phil Stern’s iconic photographs and remarkable 75-year career convey an extraordinary access and mutual trust between the phot...

James Dean Sequence Two Row

James Dean Sequence Two Row

By Richard C. (Dick) Miller

Located in Marina del Rey, CA

James Dean Sequence Two Row. Richard C. Miller (1912-2010) is known for his iconic photographs of

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

James Dean Shopping During the Shooting of Giant

James Dean Shopping During the Shooting of Giant

By Richard C. (Dick) Miller

Located in Marina del Rey, CA

James Dean Shopping During the Shooting of Giant. Richard C. Miller (1912-2010) is known for his

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

James Dean (Pullover Sweater), 1955

James Dean (Pullover Sweater), 1955

By Phil Stern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An intimate chronicler of Hollywood and the Jazz scene, Phil Stern’s iconic photographs and remarkable 75-year career convey an extraordinary access and mutual trust between the phot...

James Dean in a Cowboy Hat

James Dean in a Cowboy Hat

By Richard C. (Dick) Miller

Located in Marina del Rey, CA

James Dean in a Cowboy Hat. Richard C. Miller (1912-2010) is known for his iconic photographs of

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

James Dean Shopping while Filming GIANT

James Dean Shopping while Filming GIANT

By Richard C. (Dick) Miller

Located in Marina del Rey, CA

James Dean Shopping while Filming GIANT. Richard C. Miller (1912-2010) is known for his iconic

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

James Dean Closeup Fine Art Print
James Dean Closeup Fine Art Print

James Dean Closeup Fine Art Print, 1954

Unavailable

H 20 in W 16 in

James Dean Closeup Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white portrait features American actor James Dean, best known for his roles in

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean Pouting Fine Art Print
James Dean Pouting Fine Art Print

James Dean Pouting Fine Art Print, 1955

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H 20 in W 16 in

James Dean Pouting Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white portrait features American actor James Dean, best known for his roles in

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Candid James Dean Fine Art Print

Candid James Dean Fine Art Print

Unavailable

H 20 in W 16 in

Candid James Dean Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

1950's candid Portrait of James Dean, the ultimate depiction of rebellion and coolness during the

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, ABS, Archival Pigment

James Dean With Hand on Fence - Colorized Fine Art Print
James Dean With Hand on Fence - Colorized Fine Art Print

James Dean With Hand on Fence - Colorized Fine Art Print

By Frank Worth

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Colorized portrait of James Dean in a cowboy hat, hand on a barbed wire fence and looking upwards

Category

1950s Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean with Windmill Fine Art Print
James Dean with Windmill Fine Art Print

James Dean with Windmill Fine Art Print

By Frank Worth

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Blck and white outdoors portrait of James Dean on the set of "Giant" standing next to a windmill

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean Behind Fence Fine Art Print

James Dean Behind Fence Fine Art Print

Unavailable

H 20 in W 16 in

James Dean Behind Fence Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

James Dean Posed in Black V-Neck Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt with Face In front of Rolled Mesh Wire

Category

1970s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean: Action Star Fine Art Print
James Dean: Action Star Fine Art Print

James Dean: Action Star Fine Art Print

By Floyd McCarty

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white portrait features American actor James Dean, best knwon for his roles in

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean Looking Right Fine Art Print

James Dean Looking Right Fine Art Print

Unavailable

H 20 in W 16 in

James Dean Looking Right Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white portrait features American actor James Dean, best knwon for his roles in

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Star Actor James Dean Fine Art Print
Star Actor James Dean Fine Art Print

Star Actor James Dean Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

James Dean was an American actor. He is remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean, Mr Cool Fine Art Print

James Dean, Mr Cool Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A candid photograph of James Dean in 1955 and was one of the top new sensations in film. Globe

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean in Cowboy Hat Fine Art Print
James Dean in Cowboy Hat Fine Art Print

James Dean in Cowboy Hat Fine Art Print

By Frank Worth

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Black and white head and shoulders portrait of actor James Dean in a cowboy hat. Taken on the set

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean Relaxing During the Shooting of GIANT

James Dean Relaxing During the Shooting of GIANT

By Richard C. (Dick) Miller

Located in Marina del Rey, CA

James Dean Relaxing During the Shooting of GIANT. Richard C. Miller (1912-2010) is known for his

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

James Dean in Cockpit During Filming of Giant

James Dean in Cockpit During Filming of Giant

By Richard C. (Dick) Miller

Located in Marina del Rey, CA

James Dean in Cockpit During Filming of Giant. Richard C. Miller (1912-2010) is known for his

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

James Dean Leaning on Fence Fine Art Print
James Dean Leaning on Fence Fine Art Print

James Dean Leaning on Fence Fine Art Print

By Frank Worth

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Black and white portrait of James Dean in a cowboy hat, leaning on barbed wire fence. Still from

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor Fine Art Print

James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Great candid image of 2 legendary actors James Dean and Liz Taylor on the set of the movie Giant

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean Behind the Camera Fine Art Print
James Dean Behind the Camera Fine Art Print

James Dean Behind the Camera Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

James Dean was remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and social estrangement, as

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Flipping with James Dean Fine Art Print
Elizabeth Taylor Flipping with James Dean Fine Art Print

Elizabeth Taylor Flipping with James Dean Fine Art Print

By Frank Worth

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Black and white action shot of Elizabeth Tayor doing a flip with James Dean on the set of "Giant

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean in Restroom Globe Photos Fine Art Print
James Dean in Restroom Globe Photos Fine Art Print

James Dean in Restroom Globe Photos Fine Art Print

By Frank Worth

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Black and white (slightly satirical) portrait of James Dean on the telephone in restroom. James

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean With Hand on Fence Fine Art Print
James Dean With Hand on Fence Fine Art Print

James Dean With Hand on Fence Fine Art Print

By Frank Worth

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Black and white portrait of James Dean in a cowboy hat, hand on a barbed wire fence and looking

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean Sitting at Car Rally Fine Art Print
James Dean Sitting at Car Rally Fine Art Print

James Dean Sitting at Car Rally Fine Art Print

By Frank Worth

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white portrait of actor James Dean features him seated from behind at a car rally in

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean in Dramatically Lit Portrait Fine Art Print
James Dean in Dramatically Lit Portrait Fine Art Print

James Dean in Dramatically Lit Portrait Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white portrait features American actor James Dean, best known for his roles in

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean "Rebel Without A Cause" Fine Art Print
James Dean "Rebel Without A Cause" Fine Art Print

James Dean "Rebel Without A Cause" Fine Art Print

By Floyd McCarty

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white portrait features American actor James Dean, best known for his roles in

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean and Eartha Kitt, Dance Class, New York

James Dean and Eartha Kitt, Dance Class, New York

By Dennis Stock

Located in New York, NY

Artwork information: Gelatin silver print Signed in pencil on print verso.

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

James Dean with a Camera During the Shooting of GIANT

James Dean with a Camera During the Shooting of GIANT

By Richard C. (Dick) Miller

Located in Marina del Rey, CA

James Dean with a Camera During the Shooting of GIANT. Richard C. Miller (1912-2010) is known for

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

James Dean in "Rebel Without a Cause" Fine Art Print

James Dean in "Rebel Without a Cause" Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

James Dean posed in white short sleeve round neck t-shirt with arms raised and hands open, dramatic

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner Fine Art Print
James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner Fine Art Print

James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner Fine Art Print

By Frank Worth

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white portrait captured by Frank worth features James Dean and Ursula Andress

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean on the Set of "Giant" Fine Art Print
Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean on the Set of "Giant" Fine Art Print

Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean on the Set of "Giant" Fine Art Print

By Frank Worth

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Black and white portrait of Elizabeth Taylor and co-star James Dean on the set of "Giant", 1955

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean and Ursula Andress Laughing at Dinner Globe Photos Fine Art Print
James Dean and Ursula Andress Laughing at Dinner Globe Photos Fine Art Print

James Dean and Ursula Andress Laughing at Dinner Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

James Dean candid and laughing with Ursula Andress while attending Thalian's Ball at Ciro's

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean in Restroom - Colorized Fine Art Print
James Dean in Restroom - Colorized Fine Art Print

James Dean in Restroom - Colorized Fine Art Print

By Frank Worth

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Colorized (slightly satirical) portrait of James Dean on the telephone in the restroom. Frank

Category

1950s Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean Smoking Globe Photos Fine Art Print
James Dean Smoking Globe Photos Fine Art Print

James Dean Smoking Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This awesome color capture features James Dean candid, smoking a cigarette in profile. James Dean

Category

1950s Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean Reclining Fine Art Print
James Dean Reclining Fine Art Print

James Dean Reclining Fine Art Print

Unavailable

H 20 in W 16 in

James Dean Reclining Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white image features actor James Dean reclining on a chair. James Dean was an

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean Leaning on Trailer Globe Photos Fine Art Print
James Dean Leaning on Trailer Globe Photos Fine Art Print

James Dean Leaning on Trailer Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This awesome color capture features James Dean posed leaning against his dressing room trailer on

Category

1950s Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean Stunning Closeup Fine Art Print
James Dean Stunning Closeup Fine Art Print

James Dean Stunning Closeup Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white image features actor James Dean in a stunning closeup. James Dean was an

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean Stunning Closeup II Fine Art Print
James Dean Stunning Closeup II Fine Art Print

James Dean Stunning Closeup II Fine Art Print

Unavailable

H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in

James Dean Stunning Closeup II Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white image features actor James Dean in a stunning closeup. James Dean was an

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

James Dean in Giant Globe Photos Fine Art Print
James Dean in Giant Globe Photos Fine Art Print

James Dean in Giant Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

James Dean captured reclining in a Western scene for his role in "Giant". One of the most iconic

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean Handsome Smile Globe Photos Fine Art Print
James Dean Handsome Smile Globe Photos Fine Art Print

James Dean Handsome Smile Globe Photos Fine Art Print

By Bert Six

Located in Las Vegas, NV

One of the most iconic celebrities of all time, James Dean died tragically at the age of 24 after

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean Candid in Tuxedo Globe Photos Fine Art Print
James Dean Candid in Tuxedo Globe Photos Fine Art Print

James Dean Candid in Tuxedo Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

James Dean captured candid in a tuxedo for an event in Hollywood. One of the most iconic

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean Reclining in Giant Globe Photos Fine Art Print
James Dean Reclining in Giant Globe Photos Fine Art Print

James Dean Reclining in Giant Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

James Dean captured reclining in a Western scene for his role in "Giant". One of the most iconic

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean "East of Eden" Globe Photos Fine Art Print
James Dean "East of Eden" Globe Photos Fine Art Print

James Dean "East of Eden" Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

James Dean captured posed lying on the ground for his role in "East of Eden". James Dean was an

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean Smoking in "Giant" Globe Photos Fine Art Print
James Dean Smoking in "Giant" Globe Photos Fine Art Print

James Dean Smoking in "Giant" Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

One of the most iconic celebrities of all time, James Dean died tragically at the age of 24 after

Category

1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

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