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Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

Paul Nicklen is a Canadian visual artist and marine biologist, who has documented both the beauty and the plight of our planet, for over 20 years. Nicklen’s photography informs and connects by creating an emotional bond with wild subjects, in extreme conditions.

After a 20-year career of photographing for journalistic publications like National Geographic, Nicklen has a perpetual dream to revisit his archives for the true artistic gems and release them to the world. His ongoing journey is to continue photographing intimate, evocative and powerful subject matter to create a thought-provoking body of work. Nicklen hopes his viewers look into the eyes of the animals in his photographs and fall in love with their vulnerability.

In addition to being one of the world’s most renowned nature photographers, Nicklen is a well-known speaker, TED Talks participant, author and National Geographic Fellow. In the past two decades, he has collaborated with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists and explorers to create awareness and inspire action for global issues, such as climate change. He has garnered more than 30 of the highest awards given to any photographer in his field, earning a global following of celebrities, conservationists and fans.

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Artist: Paul Nicklen
Renegade, Antarctica by Marine Biologist Paul Nicklen - Penguins
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Renegade Ross Sea, Antarctica, 2011. 24 x 36 in / 61 x 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 x 46.5 in / 78.7 x 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 x 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 60 x 90 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lost in Tradition, Greenland by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Lost in Tradition Greenland, 2015. 24 x 36 in / 61 x 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 x 46.5 in / 78.7 x 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 - $5,500 40 × 60 in / 101.6 x 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 60...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Killer Tension, Alaska by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Killer Tension Alaska, United States, 2015. 24 x 36 in / 61 x 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 x 46.5 in / 78.7 x 118.1 cm / Edition of 20 - $7,500 40 × 60 in / 101.6 x 152.4 cm / Edition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Ivory Wings, Canada by Paul Nicklen - Canadian Arctic - Gulls
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Ivory Wings Nunavut, Canada, 2005. 24 x 36 in / 61 x 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 - $3,500 31 x 46.5 in / 78.7 x 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 x 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 "...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Unconditional, Antarctica by Paul Nicklen - Penguins - Family
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Unconditional Ross Sea, Antarctica, 2011 Edition of 20: 36” x 24” (91.4 cx 61 cm) $6,500 Edition of 15: 46.5”x 31” (118.1 x 78.7 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Wanderer, Svalbard, Norway by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Wanderer Svalbard, Norway, 2017 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm) $12,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Prism and Blues, Canada by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Wildlife Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Prism and Blues Vancouver Island, Canada, 2014 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) - $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Icy Pilgrimage, Antarctica by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Icescape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Icy Pilgrimage Ross Sea, Antarctica, 2011 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 - $3,500 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition o...
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Ice Patrol, Antarctica by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Wildlife Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Ice Patrol Antarctica, 2017 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 - $3,500 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 60 × 90 i...
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Ice Leopard, Antarctica by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Wildlife Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Ice Leopard Antarctica, 2006 24 in x 36 in (61 x 91.4 cm) Edition of 20 - $3,500 31 in x 46.5 in (78.7 x 118.1 cm) Edition of 15 40 in x 60 in (101.6 x 152.4 cm) Edition of 10 60 in...
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Grounded, Iceberg Alley by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Icescape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Grounded Iceberg Alley, Antarctica, 2017 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 - $3,500 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of...
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Frozen Feast, Yukon by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Wildlife Photography - Bear
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Frozen Feast Yukon, Canada, 2010 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 - $3,500 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 60 ×...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Eternal Cascade, Norway by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Icescape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternal Cascade Svalbard, Norway, 2014 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 - $3,500 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of 1...
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Cub Club, Alaska by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Wildlife Photography - Bear
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Cub Club Alaska, 2018 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm) $12,500 Edition ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Below the Storm, Mākaha by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Waterscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Below the Storm Mākaha, Hawaii, 2013 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 - $3,500 Also available: 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 - $7,500 40 × 60 in / 101.6 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Polar Wisdom, Svalbard, Norway by Paul Nicklen - Polarbear
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Polar Wisdom Svalbard, Norway, 2007. 24 x 36 in / 61 x 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 - $3,500 31 x 46.5 in / 78.7 x 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 x 152.4 cm / Edition of 10...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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A Mother's Universe by Paul Nicklen - Polar Bear - Canada
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mother's Universe Manitoba, Canada, 2023 60 x 90 in / Edition of 15 - $17,500 Also available: 24 x 36 in / Edition of 20 - $4,500 31 x 46.5 in / Edition of 15 - $7,500 40 x 60 in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Arterial Shadows, Mexico by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Arterial Shadows Mexico, 2022 24" x 36" / Edition of 20 - $3,500 Also available: 31" x 46.5" / Edition of 15 - $7,500 40" x 60" / Edition of 10 - $12,500 60" x 90" / Edition of 7...
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Arterial Poetry, Mexico by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Landscape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Arterial Poetry Mexico, 2022 24" x 36" / Edition of 20 - $3,500 Also available" 31" x 46.5" / Edition of 15 - $7,500 40" x 60" / Edition of 10 - $12,500 60" x 90" / Edition of 7 ...
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King's Landing by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"King’s Landing" South Georgia, 2007. Available sizes: 24 x 36 in / 61 x 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 - $3,500 31 x 46.5 in / 78.7 x 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 x 152.4 ...
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Icy Stare, Canada by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Wildlife Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Icy Stare Manitoba, Canada, 1996. 24 x 36 in / 61 x 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 - $3,500 31 x 46.5 in / 78.7 x 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 x 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 Pa...
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Ice Walker, Norway by Paul Nicklen - Walrus tusks
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Ice Walker Svalbard, Norway 24 × 36 in / 61 x 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 x 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 x 60 in / 101.6 x 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 60 × 90 in / 152....
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Bear's Lair, Norway by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Bear’s Lair Svalbard, Norway, 2008. 36 x 24 in / 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 - $3,500 Also available: 46.5 x 31 in / 118.1 x 78.7 cm / Edition of 15 - $7,500 60 x 40 in / 152.4 x 101.6...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Polar Wisdom, Svalbard, Norway by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Polar Wisdom Svalbard, Norway, 2007. 24 x 36 in / 61 x 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 x 46.5 in / 78.7 x 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 - $5,500 40 × 60 in / 101.6 x 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 ...
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Arctic Canaries, Canada by Paul Nicklen - Beluga Whales
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Arctic Canaries Nunavut, Canada, 2005. 31 x 46.5 in / 78.7 x 118.1 cm / Edition of 10 Beluga whales are best known for their whistles, clicks and squeals. Paul Nicklen's Biography...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Cold Pursuit
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Cold Pursuit Yukon, Canada, 2010. Edition of 20: 24 x 36 (61 x 91.4 cm) $5,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm) $12,50...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Rising, Alaska by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Rising" Alaska, 2014 24 × 42.5 in / 61 × 108 cm / Edition of 20 36 × 64 in / 91.4 × 162.6 cm / Edition of 10 50.5 × 90 in / 128.59 × 228.6 cm / Edition of 10 "The lone figure of ...
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Feline Bonds, Patagonia by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Cats - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Feline Bonds" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 60 × 9...
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Echoes of the Andes, Patagonia by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Cats - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Echoes of the Andes" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of 10...
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Snow Shadow, Patagonia by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Cats - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Snow Shadow" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 60 × 90...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Empress of the Andes, Chile by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Cats - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Empress of the Andes'" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of ...
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Silent Vigil "Puma in Snowstorm", Chile by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Silent Vigil 'Puma in Snowstorm'" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / ...
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Petaka "Queen of Patagonia", Chile by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Cats - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Petaka 'Queen of Patagonia'" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Editi...
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Shallow Secrets, Australia by Paul Nicklen - Whales
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Shallow Secrets" Western Australia, 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 60 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Mother's Harbour, Australia by Paul Nicklen - Whales
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Mother's Harbour" Western Australia, 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 60...
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The Shiver, French Polynesia by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Wildlife Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
The Shiver Fakarava, French Polynesia, 2023 Edition of 20: 24” × 42.5” (61 × 108 cm) Edition of 10: 36” × 64” (91.4 × 162.6 cm) Edition of 10: 50.5” x 90” (128.59 x 228.6 cm) "Dur...
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In the Shallows, Fakarava by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Wildlife Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
In the Shallows Fakarava, French Polynesia, 2023 Edition of 20: 24” × 42.5” (61 × 108 cm) Edition of 10: 36” × 64” (91.4 × 162.6 cm) Edition of 10: 50.5” x 90” (128.59 x 228.6 cm) ...
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Coastal Guardian, Canada by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Coastal Guardian British Columbia, Canada - 2018. Available sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10:...
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Leopard's Quest, Antarctica by Paul Nicklen - Contemporary Seascape Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Leopard’s Quest Ross Sea, Antarctica, 2017. 24 x 36 in / 61 x 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 x 46.5 in / 78.7 x 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 x 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 60...
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Frozen Highway, Greenland by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Frozen Highway Greenland, 2015. 24 x 36 in / 61 x 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 x 46.5 in / 78.7 x 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 x 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 60 × 90 in / 1...
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Morning Mist, Canada by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Morning Mist British Columbia, Canada, 2015. 24 x 36 in / 61 x 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 x 46.5 in / 78.7 x 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 ...
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Crossed Tusks, Canada by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
Crossed Tusks Nunavut, Canada, 2006. Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm) $12,500 A pod of narwhals carefully wield their long ivory tusks as they come up for a breath. Paul Nicklen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Black and White Photography

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Find a wide variety of authentic Paul Nicklen black and white photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Paul Nicklen in archival pigment print, 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 contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Paul Nicklen black and white photography, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Luca Artioli, Brian Pearson, and Rebecca Skinner. Paul Nicklen black and white photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,500 and tops out at $5,500, while the average work can sell for $5,500.

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