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.
$1,500
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...
Silver Gelatin
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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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 ...
Silver Gelatin
Untitled ~ Nude Showing Hand
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, dated, and editioned on the back of the print.
Silver Gelatin
$1,750
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.
Archival Pigment
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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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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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...
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...
Photographic Paper
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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
Silver Gelatin
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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
Silver Gelatin
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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
Silver Gelatin
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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...
Silver Gelatin
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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...
C Print
Price Upon Request
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...
C Print
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Priest from Quadrant
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed by artist
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Lips
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed by artist
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
White Nude
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed by artist
Silver Gelatin
$1,600
H 7.63 in W 9.25 in D 0.07 in
Orpheus #10 - Gelatin Silver Photograph Balanchine Ballet Classical Male Nudes
By George Platt Lynes
Located in Glenford, NY
George Platt Lynes 1948 Photograph #10 of George Balanchine’s Ballet ‘Orpheus’. George Platt Lynes rare original vintage 1948 gelatin silver photograph (dated by the NY City Public Library) of nude dancers Francisco Moncion and Nicholas Magallanes in George Balanchine's iconic mid-20th Century ballet 'Orpheus'. Stamped on verso in dark blue ink at upper center, "GEORGE PLATT LYNES/145 EAST 52 STREET NEW YORK”. Photo shoot took place in NYC. Costumes and Set by ISAMU NAGUCHI. Photo is 7 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches, soft satin finish in excellent condition. This photograph is from Francisco Moncion's original collection given to him by George Platt Lyons. It is one of 14 different poses in the 'Orpheus' series. 8 different photographs are remaining for sale and are available on request. All are original Platt Lyons gelatin silver prints original to Moncion's collection and are stamped by the photographer. Photographs from this celebrated series are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC), Museum of Modern Art (MOMA, NYC), the NYC Public Library, and many university art archives. George Platt Lynes (1907–1955), was a gregarious American portrait, dance, fashion, and male nude photographer whose career spanned the late 1920s through the early 1950...
Silver Gelatin
$2,000Sale Price|33% Off
H 8 in W 10 in
Shadows and Marbles, Cushing, ME Vintage Print
By Paul Caponigro
Located in Carmel, CA
Gelatin Silver Print, signed, titled, and dated on verso in pencil. Great Condition. Matted to 16x20"
Silver Gelatin
$3,600
H 30 in W 40 in
Grand Central Station, NYC (Limited Edition of 10) - Contemporary
By Viet Chu
Located in New York, NY
New York City based wildlife and street photographer Viet Chu, captured the angular, light and architectural aspects of Grand Central Terminal in NYC at 42nd St. and Park Avenue. By...
Archival Pigment
$1,650
H 24 in W 20 in
Liz Hurley - Celebrity Photography Print (Limited Edition of 25) -- 20 x 24 In.
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Hurley photographed by British celebrity and fashion photographer John Stoddart. This risqué iconic black and white photograph expresses her incredible figure, capturing the actress completely naked, against the head of a large Grecian bust...
Silver Gelatin
$225
H 5 in W 4 in D 0.07 in
BRUCE BELLAS Vintage 1950s Photo of Male Physique Model JOHN HACKETT
Located in Glenford, NY
BRUCE OF L.A. - classic 1950s gelatin silver photograph of physique model JOHN HACKETT by celebrated 20th Century photographer BRUCE BELLAS also known as Bruce of Los Angeles. This is an original photograph, circa 1950s, from the beefcake "posing strap" era when nude photography was illegal. 'Bruce Los Angeles...
Silver Gelatin
$950
H 10 in W 8 in D 0.07 in
DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1940s Photograph of "Beefcake" model MIKE DUBEL #4
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare 1940s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of bodybuilder and Mr. America contender MIKE DUBEL. Dubel competed in the 1...
Silver Gelatin
$2,800
H 9.25 in W 7.63 in D 0.07 in
Orpheus #5 and #10 Bundled Special Balanchine Ballet with Moncion and Magallanes
By George Platt Lynes
Located in Glenford, NY
Special...George Platt Lynes 1948 Photographs #5 and #10 of Balanchine Ballet ‘Orpheus’ bundled together at one special price for both original 1948 photographs...$2,800. George Pl...
Silver Gelatin
$425
H 4.75 in W 3.75 in D 0.07 in
DON WHITMAN WESTERN PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD VINTAGE 1949 - Physique Model ED FURY
Located in Glenford, NY
Original vintage 1949 photograph by DON WHITMAN - Western Photography Guild - of popular celebrity Physique Model ED FURY. This is an early original gelatin silver print from the for...
Silver Gelatin
$4,814
H 30 in W 20 in
Catherine Zeta-Jones (Limited Edition of 25) - Celebrity Photography
Located in New York, NY
This 1991 fine art print features Catherine Zeta-Jones when she was a TV actress in Britain and aspiring to be a Hollywood Star. Her success in The Darling Buds of May (English comed...
Silver Gelatin
$1,800
H 5 in W 4 in D 0.07 in
BOB MIZER ATHLETIC MODEL GUILD 1950s Vintage 12 Photograph Series - Rome of Old
Located in Glenford, NY
Original vintage early 1950s set of 12 photographs by Physique Photography icon Bob Mizer - Athletic Model Guild - complete Series of 12 original gelatin silver photographs numbered...
Silver Gelatin
$6,602Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 30 in
Liz Hurley (Limited Edition of 25) - Celebrity Photography - 30x40 Print
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Hurley photographed by British celebrity and fashion photographer John Stoddart. This risqué iconic black and white photograph expresses her incredible figure, capturing the actress completely naked, against the head of a large Grecian bust...
Silver Gelatin
$1,800
H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 0.07 in
RALPH KELLY 1950s Vintage 11 Gelatin Silver Photographs of model BOB CUTLASS
Located in Glenford, NY
Original Vintage Rare early 1950s set of 11 gelatin silver photographs by Physique Photographer RALPH KELLY of model BOB CUTLASS. Photographs are original 1950s prints on heavy photo...
Silver Gelatin
"Untitled" from the Somanmbulist
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Astoria, NY
Ralph Gibson (American, b. 1939), "Untitled" from the Somnambulist, Vintage Gelatin Silver Print, 1968, artist stamp to the verso, with Joseph Bellows Gallery label to the reverse, e...
Silver Gelatin
"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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Arrow with Drill
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Denton, TX
Signed and dated.
Silver Gelatin
Legs, Hair, T-shirt
By Ralph Gibson
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 25 Signed, dated and numbered From Days at Sea Portfolio
Silver Gelatin