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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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Artist: Ralph Gibson
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

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

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.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

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.

Category

20th Century Ralph Gibson Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Photographic 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

Category

1970s Post-Modern Ralph Gibson Art

Materials

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

Category

1970s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

Materials

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

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

Materials

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

Materials

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...

Category

1990s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

Materials

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

Materials

C Print

Priest from Quadrant

Priest from Quadrant

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed by artist

Category

Late 20th Century Ralph Gibson Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Lips

Ralph GibsonLips, 1986

Price Upon Request

Lips

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed by artist

Category

Late 20th Century Ralph Gibson Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

White Nude

White Nude

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed by artist

Category

Late 20th Century Ralph Gibson Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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Previously Available Items
"Untitled" from the Somanmbulist
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"Untitled" from the Somnambulist
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"Untitled" from the Somnambulist

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Astoria, NY

Ralph Gibson (American, b.1939), "Untitled", from the Somnambulist, Vintage Gelatin Silver Print, 1970, signed to the verso, ebonized wood frame. Image: 7.25" H x 4.75" W; frame: 17....

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1970s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Art

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Arrow with Drill

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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.