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Mitchell Funk Photography

American, b. 1950

Mitchell Funk is a pioneer of color photography. In 1970, he participated in one of the first color photography shows at the Brooklyn Museum titled “Images en Couleur." In 1971, he was included in the visionary books Frontiers of Photography and Color (Life Library of Photography), both published by Time-Life. He has done more than 50 photography magazine covers, including covers for Newsweek and Life.

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Artist: Mitchell Funk
Silhouetted Lion on the planes of Africa at Sunset, Animal Photography
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
A striking image of lone Lion set against a dramatic colorful sunset of the animal's domain. Signed, dated, numbered lower right, recto 3/15, unframed, other sizes available, printed...
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1980s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Winston. Super Long Taste, Manhattan
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
This was shot just a few blocks north of the world trade center site. In the 1970's there were still 19th century walk up buildings, including this one that hosts a cigarette Billboard Signed...
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1970s American Realist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Dumbo - Gold Brooklyn Bridge Cobblestone Street
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
What Brooklyn was like 51 years ago. Mitchell Funk brings new solutions to color photography in his use of golden light to transform a scene from a dull document into a beautiful a...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Inkjet

Solitary Running Horse Silhouetted against Blue Mountain
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
A solitary galloping horse is captured in silhouette against a blue mountainous landscape. This archival color photograph by fine art photographer Mitchell Funk is signed, numbered ...
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1970s Modern Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Nude, Bikini Rooftop
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Signature: Signed, dated, numbered lower right recto. 3/15 printed later, unframed, other size available
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2010s American Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Athletic Male Nude on Endless Surreal Arizona Road
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Athletic male nude about to launch out onto the open road of life. Shot on location Near Taos, New Mexico, 4 of an edition of 15, Signed, dated and n...
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1970s Surrealist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Inkjet, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Semi Nude Men, Muscle Beach Miami Beach
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, Edition 2 of 15 Unframed. Other size available
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2010s Surrealist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Chrysler Building Crown , Art Deco Architecture New York City
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant creation that's 1,046 feet tall. It's the epitome of Art Deco Architecture. The top of the Chrysler Building is lit by golden light in this photograph of a classic New Yor...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet

Bow Bridge Row Boats in Central Park - Cerulean Blue
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
More than 10 major Hollywood movies have been shot on Bow Bridge. Manhattan, The Way We Were, Spiderman 3, Highlander, Keeping the Faith, When in Rome, Made of Honor, Night at the Museum, Autumn in New York, Great Expectations, Uptown Girls...
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1980s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Pastel Alley In North Beach, San Francisco
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful houses on Fresno Street in the North Beach district of San Francisco. This archival color photograph by fine art photographer Mitchell Funk is signed, dated and numbered 2/1...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Inkjet

Manhattan Bridge, Empire State Building, Landscape Photography
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
A golden Empire State Building sits comfortably inside the center arch of the Manhattan bridge as if that space was designed for it. Precise composition combined with magical late...
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1970s Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Lombard Street, San Francisco in Golden Light, Color Photography Mitchell Funk
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Lombard Street, A Popular tourist location has a magical look. Mitchell Funk, waits for the right light at the right time of year. Signature: Signed, dated, numbered lower right r...
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1990s Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Path in Central Park. Negative Color
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Mitchell Funk is a pioneer of more the 10 different styles of Color Photography. This very early experimentation with negative color combined with colored filters yields a romantica...
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1970s Surrealist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Neon Bar Sign Glow on Moody Manhattan Nocturne
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Manhattan Nocturne by Mitchell Funk. The colors are the music of the night. The image is a stunning example of the artist’s blending of the abstract and representational. Signed, ...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Pigment

Psychedelic Portrait of a Young Hippie with Manipulated Color, Kali
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
As a progenitor of special effects photography and experimental photography in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Mitchell Funk employed a variety of non-digital techniques to achieve ...
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1970s Abstract Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Central Park in Blue
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Impressionist rendition of classic view of New York City's landmark space 3/15 Signed, dated , numbered on lower right, recto unframed. Other sizes available , printed later, Pri...
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Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Solitary Runner Central Park Snow Storm, Abstract Photography Mitchell Funk
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
A vast and wide view of one of the world's most densely populated cities shows only one person. A lone runner surrounded by white snow is framed by New York's Central Park South sky...
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Early 2000s American Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Art Deco Paris - Eiffel tower Place du Trocadéro Statues " Slave to Love" Gold
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Reminiscent of the dreamy elegance of a bygone era, Mitchell Funk transforms a tourist location into the quintessence of timeless Paris chic. To achieve this the photographer had to rid the Trocadero of toursits. Next came choosing the right camera angle and lighting the scene dramatically. The photo recalls Brian Ferry...
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1990s Surrealist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Las Vegas Neon Signs Fremont Street, Abstract Photography
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
An abstract view of the classic Las Vegas Neon signs on Fremont Street at sunset. Bold reds, pinks, and blues work with the dramatic Nevada sunset. Th...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Spring Bike Riders Central Park Spring Foliage
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Signed, dated, numbered lower right, recto 3/15, unframed, other sizes available Mitchell Funk is a "Color Photographer Pioneer". He was color when color wasn't considered art. His e...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Joyful Birds on Roof of a Pink, Summer Beach House East Hampton, Abstract Photo
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Three Gulls sit atop a colorful pink and white beach house near East Hampton. The lead gull is captured with his wings spread and poised to take flight. The picture evokes the summ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Art Deco Ocean Drive - Neon South Beach at Night by Mitchell Funk
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Veteran Photographer Mitchell Funk creates a vibrantly expressive image of Miami Beach's Ocean Drive. The blur color and punchy red sky and bleeding Art Deco Neon signs are the visu...
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1990s Art Deco Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Chrysler Building in Snowstorm New York City Snowstorm in Soft Blues
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
The Art Deco spire of the Chrysler Building rises majestically through the driving snow of a New York City blizzard. Veteran Street Photographer Mitchell Funk, exploits the snow and...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Colorful Street Art Reflected in Car - Abstract Photography
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Street photographer Mithcell Funk achieves a heightened a dramatic effect of color as he shoots the reflection of the street art in a car. Through Funk's lens, the car becomes the w...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Dumbo - Gold Brooklyn Bridge Cobblestone Street
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
What Brooklyn was like 47 years ago. Mitchell Funk brings new solutions to color photography in his use of golden light to transform a scene from a dull document into a beautiful a...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Inkjet

Vintage Motels Signs Las Vegas Strip
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Signed, dated, numbered on lower right, 2/15 Printed later, other size available, unframed, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper
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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Children Gaze out San Francisco Street Car into the Rain, Fine Art Photography
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Cute kids gaze out into the rain. Observed in primary colors, these primary schoolers are framed by the bold yellow and purple of a streetcar window. Mitchell Funk brings the comp...
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2010s American Realist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

San Francisco Victorians Painted Ladies San Francisco, Alamo Square
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
San Francisco Victorians Painted Ladies explode with color and charm in this graphic depiction. Direction light enhances the ornate details and heightens the color saturation whil...
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2010s Color-Field Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Dog Walkers in New York Snow Store
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
A heavy snow fall creating a fantasy world of shape in Manhattan. Single Yellow Taxi with lights on creates a counter point to the whites and soft grays ...
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2010s Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Red and Purple Tulips Flowers Petals
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Shipping should be around $100.00 - Signed, dated, numbered lower right, recto 2/15, unframed, other sizes available Mitchell Funk is a "Color Photographer Pioneer". He was color...
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2010s Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Inkjet

Child in Pink on Father's Shoulders Against Cherry Blossoms
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Out-of-focus figures in the foreground create basic shapes of color akin to Vuillard and the Nabis painters. Shot with a long lens and set against colorful blooming foliage of New Yo...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Fremont Street Neon. Old Las Vegas, 1974
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
This photograph is of old Last Vegas - The Fremont Sign, Las Vegas, 1974 The work is signed, dated number lower right 4/15. It's printed later, unframed and other sizes are available. Before one of America's most iconic streets was desecrated into a mall, Fremont street was a wonderland of classic casino signs...
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1970s Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dust bowl Texas Sunset with Dramatic Sky Windmill - Orange and Yellow landscape
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
While on assignment in 1980 for a Life Magazine story on drought in Texas, Mitchell Funk encountered this vast landscape near Wichita Falls. A windmill with a wood fence and barn...
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1980s Surrealist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Central Park In Autumn With Billionaires Row Skyscrapers. Surreal City
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Surreal City. It's Vermont in Manhattan? It's Vermont like autumn colors of oranges, amber, auburn, and crimsons of Central Park trees. They juxtaposed against the steely cold mono...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet

Three Waves
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
A study in symmetry and balance as nature presents 3 perfectly spaced and similar waves. Signed dated lower right signed dated and numbered verso 3 /15, unframed, printed later , Pr...
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Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Signs and Shapes Primary Colors , Modern Photography Cover by Mitchell Funk
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Photography Cover , August 1978 ( Editors flipped the image. The correct way is yellow arrows on bottom Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso Edition 3 of 15, Unf...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Chrysler Building Art Deco Skyscraper
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Architecture becomes an abstract design statement as seen thru the lens of Mithcell Funk Striking graphic design with found elements is a signature style of Mitchell Funk. He brings ...
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1980s Abstract Geometric Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Paper

American Flag in Times Square
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
American Flag in Times Square signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso 2/15, Unframed size 29 x 43 other size available
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2010s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Autumn colors
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Monet never painted Central Park but if he did... what would it look like? Signed dated and numbered 3/15 lower right recto, other sizes available, unframed Can a street photograph b...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Jazz Musicians: Night Blue City Lights
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Since the late 1960's Mitchell Funk has pioneered powerful bold and graphic images. His work is about the color and the shape Signature: Signed Dated and numbered lower right 3/15, ...
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1980s American Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Miami Beach, Art Deco South Beach Ocean Drive,
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzling colors express the fun and exciting night light of the famous tropical beach resort Signed dated lower right, numbered on lr recto. 3/15 printed later, unframed. other siz...
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1990s Art Deco Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Tribeca in Gold, Street Photography by Mitchell Funk
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Edward Hopper's sense of late light combined with the isolation and desolation of New York is depicted in color photography by Mitchell Funk. Golden light paints 70's New York in a m...
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1970s American Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Ocean Beach, San Francisco
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Panoramic seascape lit with raking light turns humans into stick figure shapes with no central point of focus. Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, 2/15 Printed la...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

New York is Smoking Photograph
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
New York is Smoking Documentary Travel Photographers / Color Photography / Abstract Photography Signed , dated lower right and numbered verso 2 /15, Unframed, printed latinerOther ...
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2010s Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Jazz Musicians: Night Blue City Lights
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Since the late 1960's Mitchell Funk has pioneered powerful bold and graphic images. His work is about the color and the shape Signature: Signed Dated and numbered lower right 3/15, ...
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1980s American Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Brooklyn Bridge and Building
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Signed, dated, numbered 4/15 recto, unframed, printed later, other sized available, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper
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1970s Abstract Geometric Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Yellow Brick Road, Red Hook, Brooklyn
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Unframed, printed later, other size available Mitchell Funk's use of late golden light is on full display as a shimming cobblestone street transforms into an abstract pattern. Photog...
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1970s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Neon Old Fremont Street, Las Vegas - Dramatic Sky
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Old Las Vegas is captured with glowing neon signs set against a dramatic desert sunset.. Signed, dated numbered on the lower right, 2/15 , Printed later, another size available, unf...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Fashion Hat in Paris
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Fashion Hat in Paris. Style above it all. A graphic statement in red, black and green Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, Edition 2 of 15, Printed later. Unframe...
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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Wherever You Look, You See The Chrysler Building: Brooklyn Heights
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
"Wherever You Look, You See the Chrysler Building: Brooklyn Heights " is captured by Photographer Mitchell and is part of his exhibition, Mitchell Funk Photographs The Chrysler Build...
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Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Gladiators - Gay San Francisco , Folsom Street Fair. BDSM Leather LGBTQ FETISH
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Taken at the Folsom Street Fair. BDSM Leather LGBTQ FETISH in Gay San Francisco. Can a street photograph be a grab shot and precisely designed simul...
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2010s American Realist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Inkjet, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Toy Rocking Horse, Naive Fun Pink Orange Photograph, Kids Room, Children's room
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Mitchell Funk photographs a child's Rocking Horse Ride in the snow. The inherent beauty of this moving sculpture for kids is enhanced as flakes of w...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Wherever You Look You See The Chrysler Building: United Nations
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Wherever You Look You See The Chrysler Building: United Nations. The present work is part of an exhibition that spans 51 year and is epic in its scope and inventiveness. The work is ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Wherever You Look You See The Chrysler Building: Weehawken 4
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Mitchell Funk takes skyscraper photography to new heights in his current exhibition: Mitchell Funk Photographs the Chrysler Building for 50 Years. The present work reimagines the m...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Art Deco Paris - Eiffel tower Place du Trocadéro Statues " Slave to Love" Gold
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Reminiscent of the dreamy elegance of a bygone era, Mitchell Funk transforms a tourist location into the quintessence of timeless Paris chic. To achieve this the photographer had to rid the Trocadero of toursits. Next came choosing the right camera angle and lighting the scene dramatically. The photo recalls Brian Ferry...
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1990s Surrealist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Chrysler Building Top , Art Deco Architecture New York City
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
It's the epitome of Art Deco Architecture. The top of the Chrysler Building is lit by golden light in this photograph of a classic New York City scene. Photographer Mitchell Funk s...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Inkjet

The Fremont Sign, Las Vegas, 1974, Abstract Photography
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
This photograph is of old Last Vegas - The Fremont Sign, Las Vegas, 1974 The work is signed, dated number lower right 4/15. It's printed later, unframed and other sizes are available. Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper Before one of America's most iconic streets was desecrated into a mall, Fremont street was a wonderland of classic casino signs...
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1970s Impressionist Mitchell Funk Photography

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Archival Pigment

Colored Cars
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, 2/15 Printed later, other size available, unframed
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Early 2000s Color-Field Mitchell Funk Photography

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Photographic Paper

Mitchell Funk photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Mitchell Funk photography available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of photography to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, purple, orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Mitchell Funk in paper, archival paper, pigment print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Mitchell Funk photography, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Bill Jacobson, Carol Inez Charney, and Seb Janiak. Mitchell Funk photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,000 and tops out at $185,000, while the average work can sell for $5,500.

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