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Ralph Gibson Art

American, b. 1939

Ralph Gibson is an American master photographer best known for literally inventing a new language of photography in the 1970s. Gibson was born in Los Angeles on January 16, 1939. Ralph Gibson builds a narrative meaning through contextualization and surreal juxtaposition. He studied photography while in the US Navy and then at the San Francisco Art Institute. He began his professional career as an assistant to Dorothea Lange and went on to work with Robert Frank on two films. Gibson has maintained a lifelong fascination with books and book-making. Since the appearance in 1970 of the Somnambulist, his work has been steadily impelled towards the printed page. To date, he has produced over 40 monographs. His photographs are included in over 150 museum collections around the world and have appeared in hundreds of exhibitions. Gibson has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, a Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst Exchange in Berlin, a New York State Council of the Arts Fellowship and the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. The Rencontres d'Arles festival presented his work in 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1989 and 1994. His book Syntax received a mention for the Rencontres d'Arles Book Award in 1983. He was decorated as an Officier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and appointed Commandeur de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. His awards include the Leica Medal of Excellence Award, “150 Years of Photography” Award from the Photographic Society of Japan, a Grande Médaille de la Ville d'Arles and the Lucie Award for lifetime achievement. Gibson also received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from the University of Maryland and a second honorary doctorate from the Ohio Wesleyan University. He has worked exclusively with Leica for almost 50 years. Gibson currently lives in New York and travels frequently to Europe and Brazil.

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Ralph Gibson 'Artifacts'
Ralph Gibson 'Artifacts'

Ralph Gibson 'Artifacts'

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Ralph Gibson (American born 1939) Title: 'Artifacts' Full portfolio containing 10 photographs on fibre based silver gelatin photographic paper and clamshell box Each piece signed ...

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20th Century American Ralph Gibson Art

Photographs 1960–2024. Book & signed Gelatin silver print ‘Untitled, Elba, 1980'
Photographs 1960–2024. Book & signed Gelatin silver print ‘Untitled, Elba, 1980'

Photographs 1960–2024. Book & signed Gelatin silver print ‘Untitled, Elba, 1980'

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Limited Art Edition (No. 1–100), with the gelatin silver print Untitled (Elba, 1980), numbered and signed by Ralph Gibson. Edition of 100. Gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 in., in portf...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Ralph Gibson Art

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Silver Gelatin

Ralph Gibson Nude
Ralph Gibson Nude

Ralph Gibson Nude

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Perfectly intimate. The infinite subtlety of the female form. Collector’s edition limited to 1,000 numbered copies, each signed by the artist. A decade after his first Taschen book, Deus ex machina, master photographer Ralph Gibson returns with an exquisite collection of nudes, combining the best of his recent work with an in-depth interview by Eric Fischl. Strikingly graphic, meticulously composed, and loaded with subtle provocations, Gibson’s mysterious, dreamlike images pay homage to greats such as Man Ray and Edward Weston, while continually pursuing new frontiers. "A photographer once said that beauty in women is endless. Perhaps it was I who said it. At least, art history indicates this to be so; the Willendorf Venus is said to date from 25,000 BC. I love photographing women...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ralph Gibson Art

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Other

Photographs 1960–2024. Book & signed Gelatin silver print ‘Sardegna, 1980'
Photographs 1960–2024. Book & signed Gelatin silver print ‘Sardegna, 1980'

Photographs 1960–2024. Book & signed Gelatin silver print ‘Sardegna, 1980'

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Limited Art Edition (No. 101–200), with the gelatin silver print Untitled (Sardegna, 1980), numbered and signed by Ralph Gibson. Edition of 100 Gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 in., in ...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Ralph Gibson Art

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Cards)

Untitled (Cards)

By Ralph Gibson

Located in New York, NY

This is a photograph of a stack of playing cards by Ralph Gibson. This image, produced as a chromogenic print, is offered by CLAMP in New York City.

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1990s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

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C Print

Red Poppy Field, Bourgogne

Red Poppy Field, Bourgogne

By Ralph Gibson

Located in New York, NY

This is a chromogenic print by Ralph Gibson. This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City. Red Poppy Field, Bourgogne 1992 Signed, l.r.; Also datel, l.l. Chromogenic print (Edi...

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20th Century Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

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C Print

Untitled ~ Nude Showing Hand

Untitled ~ Nude Showing Hand

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Signed, dated, and editioned on the back of the print.

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20th Century Ralph Gibson Art

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Silver Gelatin

Bahia

Bahia

By Ralph Gibson

Located in New York, NY

Archival pigment print Signed, dated, and inscribed in pencil, verso 22 x 17 inches, sheet 16.75 x 11 inches, image This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

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Archival Pigment

Seen While Dining, Photograph Portfolio of 8 Images by Ralph Gibson
Seen While Dining, Photograph Portfolio of 8 Images by Ralph Gibson

Seen While Dining, Photograph Portfolio of 8 Images by Ralph Gibson

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Ralph Gibson, American ( Portfolio Title: Seen While Dining Year: 1986 - 2001 Medium: Eight Color Photographs, each signed and dated in ink Image Size: 18 x 12 inches Paper...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

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Photographic Paper

Vintage Photograph Pharaonic Light by Ralph Gibson
Vintage Photograph Pharaonic Light by Ralph Gibson

Vintage Photograph Pharaonic Light by Ralph Gibson

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage black and white gelatin silver black and white print by American photographer Gibson Ralph (born 1939, Los Angeles, CA), An iconic photo from Gibson's 1991 series Pharaonic...

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1990s American Modern Ralph Gibson Art

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Paper

Black and White Photograph by Ralph Gibson Signed and Dated
Black and White Photograph by Ralph Gibson Signed and Dated

Black and White Photograph by Ralph Gibson Signed and Dated

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage gelatin silver photographic print by American photographer Ralph Gibson (1939-) Untitled, the photograph depicts an antique stone female statue from the back showing the to...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Ralph Gibson Art

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Paper

Santa Claus, St. Martin

Santa Claus, St. Martin

By Ralph Gibson

Located in New York, NY

Ralph Gibson Santa Claus, St. Martin 1992 Signed, l.r.; Also dated, l.l. Chromogenic print (Edition of 50) 17 x 11.25 inches (43.2 x 28.6 cm), image 20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.6 c...

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1990s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

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C Print

Man, Stick White Stripe - Black and White Photograph, Graphic, Minimal
Man, Stick White Stripe - Black and White Photograph, Graphic, Minimal

Man, Stick White Stripe - Black and White Photograph, Graphic, Minimal

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Denton, TX

Man, Stick White Stripe by Ralph Gibson is a black and white photograph of a man holding a white stick, parallel to a painted white stripe on the pavement, creating a graphic image. ...

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1970s Post-Modern Ralph Gibson Art

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Silver Gelatin

Ralph Gibson - Nude Woman Portrait - Signed Photograph
Ralph Gibson - Nude Woman Portrait - Signed Photograph

Ralph Gibson - Nude Woman Portrait - Signed Photograph

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Ralph Gibson Nude Woman Portrait Signed and Dated 2013 Dimensions: 19" x 13" Ralph Gibson was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1939. Today he lives and works in New York. He se...

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2010s Ralph Gibson Art

Chromogenic Photograph by Ralph Gibson Signed and Dated
Chromogenic Photograph by Ralph Gibson Signed and Dated

Chromogenic Photograph by Ralph Gibson Signed and Dated

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage chromogenic (C-type) photographic print by American photographer Ralph Gibson (1939-) Untitled, the photograph depicts a wooden easel against a background of a pink wall. P...

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1990s American Modern Ralph Gibson Art

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Paper

Man, Stick White Stripe

Man, Stick White Stripe

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Denton, TX

Edition 15/25 Gelatin silver print 16 x 20 in. Signed and dated in pencil on print verso by Ralph Gibson

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1970s Post-Modern Ralph Gibson Art

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Silver Gelatin

Two Nudes

Two Nudes

By Ralph Gibson

Located in New York, NY

c. 1970s/2003 Signed and dated, recto Gelatin silver print (Edition of 50) 30 x 40 inches

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1970s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

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Silver Gelatin

Sardinia

Ralph GibsonSardinia, 2003

Price Upon Request

Sardinia

By Ralph Gibson

Located in New York, NY

captured in the 1970s, printed in 2003 Signed and dated, recto Gelatin silver print (Edition 1 of 50) 30 x 40 inches

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Early 2000s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (from the series "Chiaroscuro")

Untitled (from the series "Chiaroscuro")

By Ralph Gibson

Located in New York, NY

This is a black and white photograph by Ralph Gibson. Untitled (from the series “Chiaroscuro”) c. 1971-2000 Signed and dated, verso Gelatin silver print 20 x 16 inches, sheet Co...

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1970s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

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Silver Gelatin

Yellow Flower, St. Barts

Yellow Flower, St. Barts

By Ralph Gibson

Located in New York, NY

This is a photograph of a yellow flower in a Vase taken by Ralph Gibson in 1991. This photograph, produced as a chromogenic print in an edition of 50 is being offered by CLAMP, in N...

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1990s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

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C Print

Boy with Baguettes, Les Saintes

Boy with Baguettes, Les Saintes

By Ralph Gibson

Located in New York, NY

Boy with Baguettes, Les Saintes 1992 Signed l.r.; Also dated, l.l. Chromogenic print (Edition of 50) 16.75 x 11.5 inches (42.5 x 29.2 cm), image 20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.6 cm), s...

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1990s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

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C Print

Priest from Quadrant

Priest from Quadrant

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed by artist

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Late 20th Century Ralph Gibson Art

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Silver Gelatin

Lips

Ralph GibsonLips, 1986

Price Upon Request

Lips

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed by artist

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Late 20th Century Ralph Gibson Art

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Silver Gelatin

White Nude

White Nude

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed by artist

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Late 20th Century Ralph Gibson Art

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Silver Gelatin

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By Ralph Gibson

Located in Astoria, NY

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1970s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

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Rare Massive Format Vintage Photograph by Ralph Gibson
Rare Massive Format Vintage Photograph by Ralph Gibson

Rare Massive Format Vintage Photograph by Ralph Gibson

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gibson Ralph, (American, born 1939) Untitled (Mary Jane in Sardinia) Creation date: 1980, Medium: Gelatin silver print Measurement: Rare large format 44 x 72 Mark: Inscribed AP ...

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Vintage Photograph by Ralph Gibson

Vintage Photograph by Ralph Gibson

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Vintage Photograph by Ralph Gibson

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Ralph GibsonLegs, Hair, T-shirt, 1974

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Edition of 25 Signed, dated and numbered From Days at Sea Portfolio

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Ralph Gibson art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Ralph Gibson art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ralph Gibson in silver gelatin print, archival pigment print, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Ralph Gibson art, so small editions measuring 13 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Nick Turner, Jim French, and Bill Jacobson. Ralph Gibson art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,750 and tops out at $9,000, while the average work can sell for $3,500.

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