Born Emmanuel Radnitzky, Man Ray was a famous American filmmaker, painter and photographer. His career is distinctive, above all, for the success he achieved in both the United States and Europe. First maturing at the center of American modernism in the 1910s, he made Paris his home in the 1920s and 1930s. In the 1940s, he crossed the Atlantic once again and spent periods in New York and Hollywood.
Ray’s art spanned painting, sculpture, film, prints and poetry, and in his long career, he worked in styles influenced by Cubism, Futurism, Dada and Surrealism. He also successfully navigated the worlds of commercial and fine art and came to be a sought-after fashion photographer. Ray is perhaps most remembered for his photographs of the inter-war years, in particular, the camera-less pictures he called "Rayographs," but he always regarded himself first and foremost as a painter. Although he matured as an abstract painter, Ray eventually disregarded the traditional superiority painting held over photography and happily moved between different forms. Dada and Surrealism were important in encouraging this attitude; they also persuaded him that the idea that motivates a work of art was more important than the work of art itself.
André Breton once described Ray as a pre-Surrealist, something which accurately describes his natural affinity for the style. Even before the movement had coalesced, in the mid-1920s, his work, influenced by Marcel Duchamp, had Surrealist undertones. He would continue to draw on the movement's ideas throughout his life. Ray's work has ultimately been very important in popularizing Surrealism.
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Man Ray, Portrait of Marcel Duchamp, 1916 / 1991, Black and White Photograph
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, ES
This striking black and white photograph by Man Ray, titled Portrait of Marcel Duchamp, captures the renowned artist Marcel Duchamp in a full-length seated pose. The photograph, or...
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$5,740Sale Price|25% Off
Man Ray Black and White Photography of Lee Miller Framed in XXth Century Frame
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of Lee Miller photographed by Man Ray, circa 1930. A posthumous print from the original negative by Pierre Gassmann, circa 1970. Framed in a early xxth century frame. Bor...
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Man Ray Epreuve de Artiste Photography – Hand Signed and Stamped Masterpiece
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surreal with this exceptional black and white Epreuve de Artiste photography by the legendary Man Ray. A surrealist portrait of a woman, meticulously framed i...
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$30,468Sale Price|25% Off
Rare Man Ray Hand Signed Black and White Photography of Gigi, 1927
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray photography of Gigi, 1927. Hand signed in pencil. Stamped by Man Ray Paris. Born (Philadelphia, 1890-Paris, 1976) Emmanuel Radnitzky, Man Ray adopted his pseudonym in 1909,...
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Man Ray Kiki de Montparnasse Décolletage Photograph, 1920s
By Man Ray
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A Man Ray vintage silver gelatin portrait photograph of Alice Prin (Kiki de Montparnasse), his lover and muse. The décolletage portrait is printed...
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Black & White Photography Limited Edition Portrait of a
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited Edition #01/10 Black & White portrait of a road house Chef in Nikko, October 2022 by Taco Joustra. This portrait is part of a series titled "Faces of Japan". The museum quality fine art B&W print measures Height : 20.866 x Width : 15.994 inches. This includes the 0.787 inch white border The photograph will be signed and numbered . Japanese cuisine, also known as washoku, is characterized by its emphasis on seasonality, simplicity, and balance of flavors. It also places a strong emphasis on the appearance of dishes, with a focus on presentation. Sushi, ramen, and tempura are some of the most well-known Japanese dishes...
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$1,177
H 20.87 in W 15.91 in D 0.01 in
Black & White Photography Limited Edition Portrait of a Japanese Sushi Chef
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited Edition #01/10 Black & White portrait of a Sushi Chef in Tokyo October 2022 by Taco Joustra. This portrait is part of a series titled "Faces of Ja...
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$375
H 14 in W 11 in D 1 in
Bruce of L.A. Original Vintage 50s Male Nude Signed Black & White Photograph
By Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Another original 8 x 10 black-and-white photograph by world, renowned photographer, Bruce Bellas AKA Bruce of L.A. we have sold many on 1st Dibs from our personal collection of 40+ y...
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Framed Black and White Photography Print of Nude Figure
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Striking black and white photographic print of a nude figure, elegantly framed. The composition highlights the interplay of light and shadow, celebrating the human form with a timele...
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Black and White Photograph of Female Nude - Artist Unknown
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Black and White Photograph of Female Nude Artist, Subject and Date are Unknown "Nude" in the style of Alfred Stieglitz image 10.75" x 13.75" - mounted matte: 16" x 20" "matte is l...
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Vintage 1970s Muhammad Ali Photograph
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Muhammad Ali, vintage original press photo 1975: Ali versus Wepner, 1975. Measures: approximately 6.5 x 8.75 inches. Good overall vintage condition. Unsigned. Related Categori...
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$795
H 14 in W 17.25 in D 1 in
Female Nude Sepia Black and White Photograph In The Manner of Ruth Bernhard
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, very alluring sepia-toned silver gelatin photograph of a nude woman in a pose quite reminiscent of Ruth Bernhard's photo Spanish Dancer. Wonderfully designed and printe...
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$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.5 in W 16.5 in D 1 in
Late 19th Century Victorian Sepia Tone Photograph Family Portrait in Frame
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This late Victorian family portrait is in excellent original condition with frame intact and stamped at the back. A true conversation piece that will draw attention.
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Vintage Black & White Golf Photograph
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Late Victorian golf photograph. A sepia toned late Victorian Colonial golf photograph of a group of male golfers, the group containing a few children. The gentlemen are wearing an assortment of clothing, some in caps, some in bowler hats, a couple with top hats, one gentleman wearing a military uniform with medals. The golf clubs they are holding are early wooden scared head long nose hickory clubs, the sort made by the great Scottish clubmakers like Tom Morris, Willie Park, Alex Patrick, Charlie...
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$2,250
H 26.5 in W 29.75 in D 1 in
Signed Black & White Photograph "Bombardment of Moscow" by Margaret Bourke-White
By Margaret Bourke White
Located in San Diego, CA
A signed black and white gelatin silver print photograph of a "Bombardment of Moscow" taken by noted photographer, Margaret Bourke-White, circa 1941. The print was reissued by Time ...
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$5,700
H 7.09 in W 0.4 in D 9.06 in
Eugène Atget Verrieres, Vieux Logis Photograph, France, Signed, Stamped, 1922
By Eugène Atget
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugene Atget (French, 1857-1927) Verrieres, vieux logis, 1922. Albumen silver print. printing out paper print from glass negative. verso right side sta...
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$1,800
H 28 in W 28 in D 2 in
'Isabella Rossellini's Heritage Chickens Photographed by Patrice Casanova NY
By Patrice Casanova
Located in Bellport, NY
Isabella Rossellini raises the most interesting assortment of Heritage Chickens on her farm on Long Island NY and is called. The farm. The above image is one of the many images you ...
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Man Ray Framed Black and White Photography - Limited Edition
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surrealist world of Man Ray with this framed black and white photograph, a masterpiece of surrealist art. Printed in heliogravure, this artwork is part of a l...
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Man Ray Framed Black and White Photography
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surrealist world of Man Ray with this framed black and white photograph, a masterpiece of surrealist art. Printed in heliogravure, this artwork is part of a l...
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Man Ray Framed Black and White Photography - Limited Edition
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surrealist world of Man Ray with this framed black and white photograph, a masterpiece of surrealist art. Printed in heliogravure, this artwork is part of a l...
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H 16.74 in W 14.38 in D 1.19 in
Man Ray Framed Black and White Photography - Limited Edition Heliogravure
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surrealist world of Man Ray with this framed black and white photograph, a masterpiece of surrealist art. Printed in heliogravure, this artwork is part of a l...
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Man Ray Photography
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray photography This is an archive silver gelatin copy. Not signed or stamped. Man Ray (1890–1976) was an American visual artist who spent most of his...
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Rayograph 1922, Man Ray
By Man Ray
Located in bari, IT
Rayograph A term invented by Man Ray, in which he merged his name with the word “photograph” to describe his particular approach to the technique of making photograms. As old as photography itself, photograms are photographic prints made by placing objects and other elements on photosensitive paper and exposing it to light, without the use of a camera.” (Source: MoMa) Edition: Griffelkunst edition, the print has been printed in 1978...
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H 7.09 in W 10.04 in D 0.79 in
Man Ray Le Monde des Echecs Framed Photographic Print of Marcel Duchamp
By Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Print from "Le Monde des Echecs" Serie No. 1. by Edition L'Echiquier, 1933. V. Halberstadt and M. Duchamp photomontage by Man Ray. Portfolio of famous chess players and chess book...
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Man Ray Contretype of Lee Miller, 1930
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray contretype of Lee Miller, 1930. Framed on a 19th century frame with museum glass. Man Ray (1890–1976) was an American visual artist who spent most of his career in Fran...
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Man Ray Archive Photography of Mariza Casati
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray archive photography of Markiza Casati in 1922. Printed, circa 1970. Gelatin silver bromide 24 x 18. Man Ray (1890-1976) was an American visual artist who spent most ...
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Larmes de Verre, Man Ray, Period Photogravure, Studio Stamped
By Man Ray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Larmes de Verre, Man Ray, Period Photogravure, Studio Stamped Man Ray (1890-1976) A unique inscribed example, could have been used internally. Bea...
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Man Ray Photography of a Woman
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Woman photographed by Man Ray. A posthumous print from the original negative circa 1970 by Pierre Gassmann. Gelatin silver bromide. Stamped in the back with Man Ray Paris Stamp...
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Man Ray Photography of Lee Miller
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of Lee Miller photographed by Man Ray, circa 1930. A posthumous print from the original negative by Pierre Gassmann, circa 1970. Framed in a ...
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