Tree, Seine and Quai Voltaire, Paris, France, 2013 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Tree, Seine and Quai Voltaire, Paris, France, 2013 - Michael Kenna Signed, dated and numbered on
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Passy Metro, Paris, 1991 - Michael Kenna (Black and White Photography)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Passy Metro, Paris, 1991 - Michael Kenna (Black and White Photography) Signed, dated and numbered
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Jardin De Plantes, Study 1, Paris, France, 1988 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Michael Kenna (born 1953) is one of the most acclaimed landscape photographers of his generation. His
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Cours La Reine, Paris, France, 1987 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Cours La Reine, Paris, France, 1987 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and numbered on
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Jardin des Plantes, Study 1, Paris, France by Michael Kenna, 1988
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
Jardin des Plantes, Study 1, Paris, France by Michael Kenna presents a tranquil scene. Tall trees
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Pont de la Tournelle, Paris, France, 1995 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Pont de la Tournelle, Paris, France, 1995 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and
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Pont Des Arts, Study 3, Paris, France, 1987 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Pont Des Arts, Study 3, Paris, France, 1987 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and
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Barge Passing, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
toned gelatin silver print. Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His
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Spire, Notre Dame, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Tuileries Gardens, Study 4, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date and numbered by Michael Kenna Sepia toned
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Odeon Theatre, Study 1, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date, and numbered by Michael Kenna Sepia toned
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Tuileries Gardens, Study 2, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
print Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imagery transports
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Notre Dame, Study 11, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Six Saints, Notre Dame, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Notre Dame, Study 14, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Notre Dame, Study 15, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Notre Dame, Study 13, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Notre Dame, Study 12, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Notre Dame, Study 7, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Notre Dame, Study 5, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Notre Dame, Study 6, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Notre Dame, Study 8, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Notre Dame, Study 9, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Notre Dame, Study I, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Notre Dame Study 12, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Edition of 40 Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions
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Windy Trees, Les Tuileries, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
selenium toned gelatin silver print. Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and
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Trocadero Steps, Paris, France, 1987
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Edition of 45. Price and availability subjec...
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Trocadero Steps, Paris, France, 1987
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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Notre Dame, Study 10, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed and numbed with artist stamp.
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Notre Dame, Study III, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount.
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Bacque's Woman, Trocadero, Paris, France, 1987
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 9 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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Hotel de Sully, Paris, France, 2000
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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Louvre, Study 3, Paris, France, 2011
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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Louvre, Study 2, Paris, France, 2010
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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$3,500
Pont des Arts, Study 3, Paris, France - Bridge, Architecture, River, City Scene
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
toned gelatin silver print. Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His
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$2,500
Notre Dame, Study 2, Paris, France - Black and White Photograph, Architecture
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
Notre Dame, Study 2, Paris, France by Michael Kenna is a limited edition black and white photograph
Silver Gelatin
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Tuileries Gardens, Study 4, Paris, France, 1987
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Edition of 45. Price and availability subjec...
Silver Gelatin
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Tuileries Gardens, Study 3, Paris, France, 2011
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Edition of 45. Price and availability subjec...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Tuileries Gardens, Study 2, Paris, France, 1987
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Edition of 45. Price and availability subjec...
Silver Gelatin
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Eiffel Tower, Study 7, Paris, France, 1987
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Edition of 45. Price and availability subjec...
Silver Gelatin
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Odeon Theatre, Study 1, Paris, Franch, 2011
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Tuileries Gardens, Study 4, Paris, France, 1987
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 9 inches approximately. Over...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Eiffel Tower, Study 7, Paris, France, 1987
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Silver Gelatin
$2,500
Eiffel Tower, Study 11, Paris, France - Black and White Photograph, Architecture
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imagery transports you to
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Pont des Arts, Study 3, Paris, France, 1987
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Edition of 45. Price and availability subjec...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Skull and Ladder, Odeon Theatre, Paris, France, 2011
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Pont des Arts, Study 3, Paris, France, 1987
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Fontaine due Palmier, Study 3, Paris, France, 2010
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
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Spire, Notre Dame, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
print Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imagery transports you
Silver Gelatin
Notre Dame, Study 3, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 25 Signed, titled, negative date, print date and numbered by Michael Kenna Sepia toned
Silver Gelatin
Notre Dame, Study 5, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
print Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imagery transports you
Silver Gelatin
Unavailable|$2,500
Eiffel Tower, Study 6, Paris France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Chicago, IL
not included in price. For more than forty years, Michael Kenna has traveled the world, sharing his
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Passy Metro, Paris, 1991 - Michael Kenna (Black and White Photography)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Passy Metro, Paris, 1991 - Michael Kenna (Black and White Photography) Signed, dated and numbered
Silver Gelatin
Spire, Notre Dame, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
print Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imagery transports you
Silver Gelatin
Notre Dame, Study 4, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Michael Kenna’s work has often been described as enigmatic, graceful, or hauntingly beautiful. Born in
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Notre Dame, Study 2, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imagery transports you to
Silver Gelatin
Notre Dame, Study 2, Paris, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Denton, TX
Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imagery transports you to
Silver Gelatin
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.