Skip to main content

Don Worth Photography

American, 1924-2009
Don Worth was born in Nebraska in 1924. Worth began serious photography in 1949, and worked as an assistant to Ansel Adams from 1956 to 1960. He began teaching photography in the Art Department of San Francisco State University in 1962. His early life was dedicated to music, and he attended the Juilliard School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music, where he received the Bachelor of Music degree in 1949 and a Master of Music degree in piano and composition in 1951. Worth's childhood on an Iowa farm sparked a life-long interest in horticulture and he designed and maintained a large subtropical garden at his home near San Francisco. Most of his photographs use plants as their subject matter. He has traveled widely in order to photograph. Worth's photographs — made, generally, with large format cameras — have an incisive clarity and quiet meditative mood. Many images involve enormous spaces, and often use the transformative power of fog, mist, and other atmospheric conditions. Worth was awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship in 1974 and received an appointment from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1980. His work has been exhibited in more than 50 solo exhibitions and over 100 group exhibitions. His photographs are owned by the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The Boston Museum of Fine Art, the Getty Museum, the Chicago Institute of Art, the Australian National Gallery, the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, and many other museums.
to
1
7
2
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
9
1
1
4
2
5
4
6
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
9
10,804
2,838
2,494
1,416
2
1
9
Artist: Don Worth
Calathea Vittata, Oahu, Hawaii
Calathea Vittata, Oahu, Hawaii

Don WorthCalathea Vittata, Oahu, Hawaii, 1977

$2,850Sale Price|25% Off

Calathea Vittata, Oahu, Hawaii

By Don Worth

Located in Carmel, CA

Hand printed by the artist. Signed in pencil on recto, signed and titled on verso. Mint condition. Framed when it was purchased. Silver gun metal grey frame.

Category

1970s Don Worth Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Rocks and Surf, San Francisco
Rocks and Surf, San Francisco

Don WorthRocks and Surf, San Francisco, 1969

$5,000

Rocks and Surf, San Francisco

By Don Worth

Located in Carmel, CA

Rare large size!!! Hand printed by the talented Don Worth. Signed in pencil. Printed 1970

Category

Late 20th Century Don Worth Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Calathea Vittata, Oahu

Don WorthCalathea Vittata, Oahu, 1977

Price Upon Request

Calathea Vittata, Oahu

By Don Worth

Located in Santa Monica, CA

signed by artist

Category

1970s Don Worth Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Related Items
Lighthouse, Norway

Brian KosoffLighthouse, Norway, 2005

$1,200

H 16 in W 20 in

Lighthouse, Norway

By Brian Kosoff

Located in Westwood, NJ

Brian Kosoff, an accomplished master of the photographic process, spent most of his life in photography and still considers himself a student of the medium. As a teenager, he was in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Don Worth Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Alaska Forest Stream - Black & White Landscape Photograph
Alaska Forest Stream - Black & White Landscape Photograph

George ProvostAlaska Forest Stream - Black & White Landscape Photograph, 1989

$450

H 20 in W 16 in D 0.13 in

Alaska Forest Stream - Black & White Landscape Photograph

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful black & white landscape photograph of forest trees and stream in the woods of Alaska, by Anchorage-based nature photographer George Provost (American, 20th Century). Hand signed and dated "George Provost 1989" lower right. Photograph is hand made from an 8x10 camera negative in a traditional "wet" darkroom, by the photographer. Mounted on white mat board. Unframed. Image size: 19"H x 15"W. Born in California, Provost grew up in the Bay Area. He has lived and worked in Alaska since 1987, specializing in large format, fine art, black and white photography. His work has been exhibited in over 60 exhibitions, received numerous awards, and is included in hundreds of collections, both public and private. George Provost was an Isle Royale...

Category

1980s American Realist Don Worth Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

The Hair Willy Ronis Humanist black and white photography woman naked nude
The Hair Willy Ronis Humanist black and white photography woman naked nude

Willy RonisThe Hair Willy Ronis Humanist black and white photography woman naked nude, 2003

$3,531

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in

The Hair Willy Ronis Humanist black and white photography woman naked nude

By Willy Ronis

Located in Paris, FR

Willy Ronis is one of the most famous members of the French Humanist photography. Silver print on photographic paper Hand-signed by the artist lower right Stamp of the artist's stud...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Don Worth Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Nude Paris Willy Ronis 20th Century French Humanist photography black and white
Nude Paris Willy Ronis 20th Century French Humanist photography black and white

Willy RonisNude Paris Willy Ronis 20th Century French Humanist photography black and white, 1997

$3,531

H 9.45 in W 11.82 in

Nude Paris Willy Ronis 20th Century French Humanist photography black and white

By Willy Ronis

Located in Paris, FR

Willy Ronis is one of the most famous members of the French Humanist photography. Silver print on photographic paper Hand-signed by the artist lower right Stamp of the artist's stud...

Category

1990s Contemporary Don Worth Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Deena's back - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography
Deena's back - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography

Willy RonisDeena's back - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography, 1955

$5,885

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in

Deena's back - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography

By Willy Ronis

Located in Paris, FR

One of the most famous members of the Humanist photography in France. Signed lower right by the artist. Stamp of the artist's studio on the back.

Category

1950s Contemporary Don Worth Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Untitled I 1980
Untitled I 1980

Jerry UelsmannUntitled I 1980, 1980

$8,000

H 11 in W 14 in

Untitled I 1980

By Jerry Uelsmann

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Signed on the front. Contact gallery for prices and available sizes.

Category

20th Century Don Worth Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Terrace, Saint-Cloud, France
Terrace, Saint-Cloud, France

Michael KennaTerrace, Saint-Cloud, France, 1999

$3,000

H 7.75 in W 7.5 in D 0.1 in

Terrace, Saint-Cloud, France

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Edition of 45 Signed, titled, dated, print date and numbered. Sepia toned gelatin silver print. Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imager...

Category

1990s Contemporary Don Worth Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Avenue Simon Bolivar - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography
Avenue Simon Bolivar - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography

Willy RonisAvenue Simon Bolivar - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography, 1953

$5,767

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in

Avenue Simon Bolivar - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography

By Willy Ronis

Located in Paris, FR

One of the famous members of the Humanist photography in France. Signed lower right by the artist. Stamp of the artist's studio on the back.

Category

1950s Contemporary Don Worth Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Lorraine - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography
Lorraine - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography

Willy RonisLorraine - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography, 1954

$5,767

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in

Lorraine - Willy Ronis, 20th Century, French Humanist Photography

By Willy Ronis

Located in Paris, FR

One of the famous members of the Humanist photography in France. Signed lower right. Stamp of the artist's studio on the back.

Category

1950s Contemporary Don Worth Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

The Swan, With Leda (Limited Edition of 25) - 30x40 In Fine Art Print
The Swan, With Leda (Limited Edition of 25) - 30x40 In Fine Art Print

John StoddartThe Swan, With Leda (Limited Edition of 25) - 30x40 In Fine Art Print, 2005

$8,169

H 30 in W 40 in

The Swan, With Leda (Limited Edition of 25) - 30x40 In Fine Art Print

Located in New York, NY

This 2009 photograph by legend photographer, John Stoddart depicts “The Swan with Leda.” It was inspired from the mythology of the Greek story of Leda and the Swan, when the God Zeus...

Category

Early 2000s Conceptual Don Worth Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Previously Available Items
Trees & Fog, San Fransisco

Don WorthTrees & Fog, San Fransisco, 1971

Sold

H 9 in W 13 in

Trees & Fog, San Fransisco

By Don Worth

Located in Carmel, CA

Hand printed by artist. Signed in pencil on recto, signed and titled on verso. Stamped. Framed in silver archival mat and plexi.

Category

1970s Don Worth Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Plumeria Blossoms, Hilo Hawaii

Don WorthPlumeria Blossoms, Hilo Hawaii, 1991

Sold

H 8.75 in W 11.25 in

Plumeria Blossoms, Hilo Hawaii

By Don Worth

Located in Carmel, CA

Gelatin silver print, printed 2005; Printed and signed 'Don Worth' in pencil lower right, dry stamped 'Don Worth...Archival Print by Don Worth' in the lower margin, annotated in penc...

Category

1990s Don Worth Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

MICONIA MAGNIFICA CALIFORNIA, 1977 Plant Study

Don WorthMICONIA MAGNIFICA CALIFORNIA, 1977 Plant Study, 1977

Sold

H 11 in W 9 in

MICONIA MAGNIFICA CALIFORNIA, 1977 Plant Study

By Don Worth

Located in Carmel, CA

Truly a master printer of silver gelatin photographs. Don Worth had a passion for flora. This photograph is luminous and a great example of his talents. A true treasure for any col...

Category

1970s Abstract Don Worth Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Succulent: Echeveria Radiance
Succulent: Echeveria Radiance

Don WorthSucculent: Echeveria Radiance, 1968/2004

Sold

H 9 in W 9 in

Succulent: Echeveria Radiance

By Don Worth

Located in Buffalo, NY

A silver gelatin print by American artist Don Worth originally created in 1968.

Category

Early 2000s Realist Don Worth Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Don Worth photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Don Worth photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Don Worth in silver gelatin print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Don Worth photography, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Bill Jacobson, Aaron Siskind, and Eva Mueller. Don Worth photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,200 and tops out at $4,000, while the average work can sell for $4,000.

Artists Similar to Don Worth

Bob Kolbrener
Shop All Bob Kolbrener Photography
Lucienne Bloch
Shop All Lucienne Bloch Photography
Tom Baril
Shop All Tom Baril Photography
Richard Avedon
Shop All Richard Avedon Photography
George Dureau
Shop All George Dureau Photography
Marvin Newman
Shop All Marvin Newman Photography
Morris Engel
Shop All Morris Engel Photography
Morley Baer
Shop All Morley Baer Photography
Mike Saijo
Shop All Mike Saijo Photography
Questions About Don Worth Photography
  • Is Native American jewelry worth anything?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, some Native American jewelry is worth something. As with other types of jewelry, many pieces are made of fine materials, such as sterling silver, turquoise, jasper and lapis lazuli. Jewelry produced by Native American artists may also have value based on its age, style, type and other factors. Find a large selection of Native American jewelry on 1stDibs.