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Robert Farber Black and White Photography

American, b. 1944

Over the course of his career, photographer Robert Farber has influenced countless photo artists. Owing to what were initially mistakes he made that yielded a soft-focus look and grainy textures in his images, Farber developed a painterly style of photography that draws on Impressionist and Surrealist art and sees him positioning subjects in warm, naturally lit interiors and amid unlikely landscapes. 

Farber was born in Newark, New Jersey. From an early age, he explored his interest in art, encouraged by his mother who allowed him to turn their basement into an art studio. There he practiced drawing, as well as painting with watercolors and oil paints.

Farber studied marketing and business at the University of Miami, but always wanted to work in the arts. In 1970, he moved to New York City and began his journey into photography.

Farber brought his work to outdoor art festivals all over the city. At one of these festivals, an advertising executive saw one of his works and asked him to photograph for a Cotton Inc. advertisement. This led to more jobs, working for other big-name clients — such as Macy's, 20th Century Fox and Revlon, and major publications like Esquire and Playboy.

Farber has garnered lots of recognition throughout his career, including “Photographer of the Year” from the Photographic Manufacturers Association and an ASP International Award from the American Society of Photographers. 

Farber annually contributes exclusive prints of his "Women as Art" series to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. His “Deterioration Series” continues to be exhibited around the world, including at galleries in Paris, Brussels and Florence.

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Artist: Robert Farber
Butt Shadow
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Ed. of 10, includes black frame with textured white mat. Robert Farber’s style has influenced generations of photographers. His painterly, impressionistic style captures the essence...
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1990s Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Torso
By Robert Farber
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Ed. of 25, includes black frame with white mat. Robert Farber’s style has influenced generations of photographers. His painterly, impressionistic style captures the essence of compo...
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1980s Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Three Torsos
By Robert Farber
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1990s Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

On the Steps
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
On the Steps, 1984 Archival pigment print Signed and numbered edition Additional sizes available. Robert Farber is a contemporary American photographer best known for his iconic ...
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1980s Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Hollywood Woman Smoking
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood, 1982 Archival pigment print 30” x 40” (76.2x101.6 cm) Edition of 10 40” x 60” (101.6x152.4 cm) Edition of 10 Robert Farber’s style has influenced generations of photographers. His painterly, impressionistic style captures the essence of composition in every genre, including nudes, still life, landscapes and architecture. His ten photo art books have sold over half a million copies. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis brought Farber into Doubleday for the publication of his book “By The Sea,” which won the Art Director’s Award for color photography. Aside from numerous creative awards, Robert Farber also received the Photographer of the Year from PMA (Photographic Manufacturers Association), ASP International Award from the PPA (Professional Photographers of America) and The American Society of Photographers. This award was given to those who’ve made a significant contribution to the science and art of photography. Some previous recipients of this award include Dr. Edwin Land (inventor of the Polaroid), George Hurrell, and National Geographic. Farber’s work with nudes in fine art as well as in the commercial realm is known and respected. He has lectured for Ogilvy & Mather on the “Nude in Advertising.” ASMP requested to use Farber’s nudes as an examples of the artistic application in support of the National Endowment of Arts, after its backing of the controversial Mapplethorpe/Serrano exhibit. His book, “Farber Nudes,” was also included the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis estate...
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1980s Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sleeping
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Sleeping Archival pigment print 30 x 40 inches Signed and numbered edition of 10
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1970s Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Caddy Tailfin
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Caddy Tailfin Archival pigment print on canvas 60 x 96 inches Edition of 10 AMERICANA "From rural Montana to the Manhattan skyline at dawn, from a New Mexico cowboy...
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1980s American Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Canvas, Archival Pigment

Panties
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Panties, 1984 Archival pigment print Signed and numbered edition Additional sizes available. Robert Farber is a contemporary American photographer best known for his iconic image...
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1980s Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Nude Torso
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Nude Torso, 1984 Archival pigment print Signed and numbered edition Additional sizes available. Robert Farber is a contemporary American photographer best known for his iconic im...
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1980s Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Alex Back
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Alex Back, 1984 Archival pigment print Signed and numbered edition Additional sizes available. Robert Farber is a contemporary American photographer best known for his iconic ima...
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1980s Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Robert Farber, Red Lips at the Paris Cafe
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Red Lips at the Paris Cafe, 1987 Archival pigment print 30” x 40” (76.2x101.6 cm) Edition of 10 signed and numbered $ 9,000.00 40” x 60” (101.6x152.4 cm) Edition of 10 signed an...
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1970s Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Robert Farber, Red Shoes and a Bulldog
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Red Shoes and a Bulldog, 1991 Archival pigment print 30” x 40” (76.2x101.6 cm) Edition of 10 signed and numbered $ 9,000.00 40” x 60” (101.6x152.4 cm) Edition of 10 signed and n...
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1970s Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Empire Diner
By Robert Farber
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fashion photograph for Bloomingdale's in front of the iconic Empire Diner. Edition of 10 Additional sizes available.
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1970s Contemporary Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Two Torsos
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Two Torsos, 1994 pigment print 40 x 30 inches paper size edition of 10 Robert Farber is a contemporary American photographer best known for his iconic images of nude women. “One day...
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1990s Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Lambda

Nude Back
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Nude Back, 1984 pigment print 40 x 60 paper size edition of 10 Robert Farber’s style has influenced generations of photographers. His painterly, impressionistic style captures the essence of composition in every genre, including nudes, still life, landscapes and architecture. His ten photo art books have sold over half a million copies. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis brought Farber into Doubleday for the publication of his book “By The Sea,” which won the Art Director’s Award for color photography. Aside from numerous creative awards, Robert Farber also received the Photographer of the Year from PMA (Photographic Manufacturers Association), ASP International Award from the PPA (Professional Photographers of America) and The American Society of Photographers. This award was given to those who’ve made a significant contribution to the science and art of photography. Some previous recipients of this award include Dr. Edwin Land (inventor of the Polaroid), George Hurrell, and National Geographic. Farber’s work with nudes in fine art as well as in the commercial realm is known and respected. He has lectured for Ogilvy & Mather on the “Nude in Advertising.” ASMP requested to use Farber’s nudes as an examples of the artistic application in support of the National Endowment of Arts, after its backing of the controversial Mapplethorpe/Serrano exhibit. His book, “Farber Nudes,” was also included the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis estate...
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1980s Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Three Nude Torsos
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Three Torsos, 1998 pigment print 30 x 40 inches Edition of 10
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1990s Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Empire Diner, New York City
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Empire Diner, New York City, 1979 Archival pigment print 30 x 40 inches
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1970s 85 New Wave Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Gia on the Lifeguard Stand
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Gia on the Lifeguard Stand, 1979 Archival pigment print 30” x 40” (76.2x101.6 cm) Edition of 10 40” x 60” (101.6x152.4 cm) Edition of 10
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1970s Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Untitled
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print 30” x 40” (76.2x101.6 cm) Edition of 10 signed and numbered $ 9,000.00 40” x 60” (101.6x152.4 cm) Edition of 10 signed and numbered $12,000.00
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1970s Modern Robert Farber Black and White Photography

Back
By Robert Farber
Located in Greenwich, CT
Back of a nude woman shrouded in shadow
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1980s Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dreaming
By Robert Farber
Located in Greenwich, CT
Portrait of a woman printed onto aluminum
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21st Century and Contemporary Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Metal

Evening at the Met, New York
By Robert Farber
Located in Greenwich, CT
Edition of 25
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Early 2000s Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Butt Shadow
By Robert Farber
Located in Greenwich, CT
Paper Pigment Print, Edition of 10
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1990s Robert Farber Black and White Photography

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Pigment

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Find a wide variety of authentic Robert Farber black and white photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Robert Farber in pigment print, archival pigment print, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Robert Farber black and white photography, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Howard Schatz, Jerry Schatzberg, and Danny Lyon. Robert Farber black and white photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $9,000 and tops out at $25,000, while the average work can sell for $12,000.

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