Joseph Beuys Photography

German, 1921-1986

Beuys was born in Krefeld, Germany in 1921. Several months after his birth, the family moved to Kleve, close to the German-Dutch border. His talent for drawing was immediately spotted, and he visited the studio of the Flemish painter Achilles Moorgat as a child, which he later cites as inspirational to his own desires to pursue a career as an artist. In 1936, Beuys became a member of the compulsory Hitler Youth, and after graduating from school in 1941 he volunteered for the Luftwaffe. He began military training under the tutelage of Heinz Sielmann, and simultaneously attended lectures in Biology and Zoology. In 1942, Beuys was stationed in the Crimea. In 1944, Beuys’ plane crashed on the Crimean Front. Following this incident, Beuys was deployed to the Western Front, where in 1945 he was taken prisoner in Cuxhaven and bought to a British internment camp. He was released on the 5th of August, 1945, returning home to Kleve. Following his return home, Beuys joined the Kleve Artists Association, and enrolled in the Monumental Sculpture program at the Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts. In 1947, Beuys co-founded the artistic group Donnerstag-Gesellschaft which organized discussions, exhibitions, events and concerts between 1947 and 1950. In 1951, Beuys shared a studio with Erwin Heerich that he kept for three years until after his graduation. Beuys graduated as a master student in 1953, and throughout the 1950s, struggled to successfully live off the income his art was bringing in. In 1961, Beuys was appointed a professor at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. In 1964, Beuys’ performance at the Technical College Aachen began his launch into public consciousness. The following year, Beuys held a solo exhibition at the Galerie Schmela, Düsseldorf. Two years later, Beuys exhibited solo in Austria and Germany again, which he continued to do almost yearly throughout his career. In 1975-1976, Beuys represented Germany at the Venice Biennale. In 1979, Beuys held an exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, and represented Germany at the Venice Biennale once more in 1980. There was a retrospective held for Beuys in 1984 at the Seibu Museum of Art, Tokyo. Notably, Beuys was given a retrospective at the Tate Modern, London in 2005 and at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2008, and has been at the center of the international art scene since. Beuys is collected worldwide, including at the Galerie aKonzept, Berlin; the Thomas Ammann Fine Art, Zurich; the Nohra Haime Gallery, New York; the Galerie Kluser, Munich; the Galerie Schwarzer, Dusseldorf; the Richard Saltoun Gallery, Londoon and the Plazzart Paris, France.

Artist: Joseph Beuys

Joseph BeuysBeuys Portrait - 1970s - Original Vintage b/w Photo, 1970s

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Beuys Portrait - 1970s - Original Vintage b/w Photo

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Roma, IT

Beuys Portrait is an original black and white photograph representing a profile of the renowned German contemporary artist Joseph Beuys with his typical felt hat. This photo was very likely realized in 1972 by Buby Durini. In excellent conditions. On the back, there are two black stamps "Foto Buby Durini" and "Lucrezia De Domizio" with all the contact details...

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1970s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Joseph BeuysBeuys' Exhibition - Original Vintage Photo by Ruby Durini - 1084 ca., 1984 ca.

$295

Beuys' Exhibition - Original Vintage Photo by Ruby Durini - 1084 ca.

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Roma, IT

Beuys' Exhibition is an original b/w photograph representing the indoor of the Marino Gallery (in Mignanelli Square, Rome) where Joseph Beuys' exhibition was held in the Eighty's. Th...

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1940s Conceptual Joseph Beuys Photography

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Joseph BeuysDefence of Nature - 1980s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

$295

Defence of Nature - 1980s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Roma, IT

Defence of Nature is an original b/w photograph representing the indoor of the Marino Gallery (in Mignanelli Square, Rome) where Joseph Beuys' exhibition was held. This photo was ver...

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1980s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Joseph BeuysDifesa della Natura - 1980s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

$295

Difesa della Natura - 1980s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Roma, IT

Difesa Della Natura (Nature's Defence) is an original b/w photograph representing the indoor of the Marino Gallery (in Mignanelli Square, Rome) where Joseph Beuys' exhibition was held. This photo was very likely realized after 1984, with no doubt by Buby Durini, as the stamp demontrates. In excellent conditions. On the back, the black-ink stamp "Foto Buby Durini" with all the contact details...

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1980s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Joseph Beuys7000 Oak Trees - Original Vintage Photo by Buby Durini - 1984 ca., 1984 ca.

$295

7000 Oak Trees - Original Vintage Photo by Buby Durini - 1984 ca.

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Roma, IT

7000 Querce (7000 Oaks) is an original b/w photograph representing the indoor of the Marino Gallery (in Mignanelli Square, Rome) where Joseph Beuys' exhibition was held in the Eighty...

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1980s Conceptual Joseph Beuys Photography

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Françoise BenomarBetween two golden times Françoise Benomar Contemporary African photography nude, 2022

$2,246

H 15.75 in W 23.63 in

Between two golden times Françoise Benomar Contemporary African photography nude

By Françoise Benomar

Located in Paris, FR

Photography printed on fine art paper Hand-signed and numbered 1/5 on the back by the artist

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2010s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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

$3,551

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...

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1990s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

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

$3,547

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...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

John Stoddart 1The Swan, With Leda (Limited Edition of 25), 2005

$2,486

H 20 in W 24 in

The Swan, With Leda (Limited Edition of 25)

By John Stoddart 1

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...

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Early 2000s Conceptual Joseph Beuys Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marcin RyczekA Man Feeding Swans in the Snow - Grand Prix NYPH New York Photo Festival 2015, 2013

$5,143

H 11.82 in W 21.26 in

A Man Feeding Swans in the Snow - Grand Prix NYPH New York Photo Festival 2015

By Marcin Ryczek

Located in Hallein, AT

The photo is signed and stamped on the front by Marcin Ryczek and will be send unframed A Man Feeding Swans in the Snow (2013) - edition 25 in format 30...

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2010s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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

$5,918

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.

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1950s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper

García De Marina"Untitled 1.14" Photography 24' x 35' inch Edition of 10 by García De Marina, 2014

$2,350

H 24 in W 35 in D 0.1 in

"Untitled 1.14" Photography 24' x 35' inch Edition of 10 by García De Marina

By García De Marina

Located in Culver City, CA

"Untitled 1.14" Photography 24' x 35' inch Edition of 10 by García De Marina Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the artist García de Marina was born in Gijó...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Joseph Beuys Photography

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John Stoddart 1The Swan, With Leda (Limited Edition of 25) - 30x40 In Fine Art Print, 2005

$8,287

H 30 in W 40 in

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

By John Stoddart 1

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...

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Early 2000s Conceptual Joseph Beuys Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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

$5,793

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.

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1950s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Willy RonisCarrefour Sèvres-Babylone Willy Ronis Twentieth Century Humanist photography art, 1948

$4,735

H 15.91 in W 12.05 in

Carrefour Sèvres-Babylone Willy Ronis Twentieth Century Humanist photography art

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.

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1940s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Willy RonisRue Muller Willy Ronis Twentieth Century Humanist photography Paris black white, 1934

$4,616

H 15.91 in W 12.05 in

Rue Muller Willy Ronis Twentieth Century Humanist photography Paris black white

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.

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1930s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

García De Marina"Untitled 1.22" Photography 24' x 35' inch Edition of 10 by García De Marina, 2022

$2,350

H 24 in W 35 in D 0.1 in

"Untitled 1.22" Photography 24' x 35' inch Edition of 10 by García De Marina

By García De Marina

Located in Culver City, CA

"Untitled 1.22" Photography 24' x 35' inch Edition of 10 by García De Marina Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the artist García de Marina was born in Gij...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Joseph Beuys Photography

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Digital Pigment

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Joseph BeuysEXHIBITION POSTER - RONALD FELDMAN FINE ARTS AT THE NEW SCHOOL, 1974

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H 14 in W 9 in

EXHIBITION POSTER - RONALD FELDMAN FINE ARTS AT THE NEW SCHOOL

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Portland, ME

EXHIBITION POSTER - RONALD FELDMAN FINE ARTS AT THE NEW SCHOOL, 1974. 55 3/4 x 37 3/4 inches, folded as a mailer to 9 1/2 x 14 inches. In very good condition but with some browning i...

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1970s Joseph Beuys Photography

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Joseph BeuysBeuys Portrait - 1970s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

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Beuys Portrait - 1970s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Roma, IT

Beuys Portrait is an original black and white photograph representing a profile of the renowned German contemporary artist Joseph Beuys with his typical felt hat. This photo was very...

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1970s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Photographic Paper

Joseph BeuysThe Shaman of Art - 1980s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

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The Shaman of Art - 1980s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Roma, IT

The Shaman of Art is an original black and white photograph representing the renowned German contemporary artist Joseph Beuys, with his typical felt hat and his hunter jacket...

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1980s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Joseph BeuysBeuys Portrait - 1970s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

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Beuys Portrait - 1970s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Roma, IT

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1970s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Joseph BeuysBeuys Portrait - 1970s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

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Beuys Portrait - 1970s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Roma, IT

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1970s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Joseph BeuysThe Shaman of Art - 1980s - Joseph Beuys - Vintage Photo by Buby Durini

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The Shaman of Art - 1980s - Joseph Beuys - Vintage Photo by Buby Durini

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Roma, IT

The Shaman of Art is an original black and white photograph representing the renowned German contemporary artist Joseph Beuys, with his typical felt hat and his hunter jacket...

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1980s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Joseph BeuysDifesa della Natura - 1980s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

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H 9.45 in W 12.05 in D 0.04 in

Difesa della Natura - 1980s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Roma, IT

Difesa Della Natura (Nature's Defence) is an original b/w photograph representing the indoor of the Marino Gallery (in Mignanelli Square, Rome) where Joseph Beuys' exhibition was hel...

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1980s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Joseph BeuysBeuys Portrait - 1970s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

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Beuys Portrait - 1970s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Roma, IT

Beuys Portrait is an original black and white photograph representing a profile of the renowned German contemporary artist Joseph Beuys with his typical felt hat. This photo was very...

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1970s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Photographic Paper

Joseph BeuysThe Shaman of Art - 1980s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

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H 6.89 in W 5.01 in

The Shaman of Art - 1980s - Joseph Beuys - Photo - Contemporary Art

By Joseph Beuys

Located in Roma, IT

The Shaman of Art is an original black and white photograph representing the renowned German contemporary artist Joseph Beuys, with his typical felt hat and his hunter jacket...

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1980s Contemporary Joseph Beuys Photography

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Photographic Paper

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