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Robert Farber Color 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
Laundromat
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Ed. of 10, includes textured wood frame with 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 Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Walking the Dog
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Ed. of 10, 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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1990s Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 103
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Robert Farber Deterioration Series 103 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches edition of 5 This image is part of Robert Farber’s Deterioration Series which...
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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 033
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Robert Farber Deterioration Series 033 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches edition of 5 This image is part of Robert Farber’s Deterioration Series which...
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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Robert Farber 'Spinning Flag'
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Spinning Flag, 2014 Dye-infused aluminum photograph 60 x 40 inches Edition of 10
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Robert Farber Color Photography

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Metal

Taxi Driver NYC
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Taxi Driver NYC, 1977 Archival pigment print 9 x 13 inches Edition of 36 Robert Farber is a contemporary American photographer best known for his iconic i...
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1980s Modern Robert Farber Color Photography

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C Print

Boombox
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Boombox, circa 1980 Archival pigment print 40 x 30 inches edition of 10 Robert Farber is a contemporary American photographer best known for his iconic images of nude women. “One da...
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1980s Modern Robert Farber Color Photography

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Pretty In Pink, Miami Beach
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Pretty In Pink, Miami Beach, 1979, printed later Archival pigment print 30 x 40 inches Signed and numbered edition of 10
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1970s Modern Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Robert Farber 'Americana, Old Flag'
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Americana, Old Flag 2007 (printed later) Archival pigment print 40 x 30 inches, Edition of 15 60 x 40 inches, Edition of 12
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lady in Pink
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Lady in Pink, 1980 Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches Edition of 10 Robert Farber’s style has influenced generations of photographers. His painte...
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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Lady in Pink
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Lady in Pink, 1980 Archival pigment print 40 x 30 inches Edition of 10 Robert Farber’s style has influenced generations of photographers. His painterly, ...
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1970s Modern Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ray's Pizza
By Robert Farber
Located in Greenwich, CT
Photograph of Julian Billiards with a delivery bike from Ray's Pizza Edition of 25
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1980s Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Laundromat
By Robert Farber
Located in Greenwich, CT
Photograph of a woman in a laundromat. Edition of 10
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1990s Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Under the Bridge, Central Park
By Robert Farber
Located in Greenwich, CT
Photograph of a bridge in Central Park, NYC Edition of 10
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Early 2000s Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Monument, Polaroid #147
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
The Monument (Vintage Polaroid SX70), C.1970 Archival pigment print on fiber paper Edition of 9 36 x 44 inches
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1970s American Modern Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Spinning Flag
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Spinning Flag, 2014 Dye-infused aluminum photograph 72 × 47 in (152.4 × 101.6 cm) Edition of 15
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Robert Farber Color Photography

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Dye Transfer

Americana, Old Flag
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Americana, Old Flag Archival pigment print 40 x 30 inches Edition of 15 60 x 40 inches Edition of 12
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Untitled (Smoking woman )
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Untitled (Smoking woman ) Archival pigment print 30” x 40” (76.2x101.6 cm) Edition of 10 $ 9,000.00 40” x 60” (101.6x152.4 cm) Edition of 10 $12,000.00
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1980s Modern Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Walking the Bulldog
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Walking the Bulldog, 1994 Archival pigment print 30 x 40 inches Edition of 10
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1990s 85 New Wave Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Boombox
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Boombox, circa 1980 Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches edition of 10 Robert Farber is a contemporary American photographer best known for his iconic images of nude women. “One da...
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1980s 85 New Wave Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Woman with Veil
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Woman with Veil Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches Edition of 10 Robert Farber’s style has influenced generations of photographers. His painterly, impressionistic style capt...
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1980s 85 New Wave Robert Farber Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Laundromat
By Robert Farber
Located in New York, NY
Laundromat, 1980 Archival pigment print 30 x 40 inches, edition of 10 40 x 60 inches, edition of 10 Signed and numbered 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 Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

48 Stars Flag
By Robert Farber
Located in Greenwich, CT
Edition of 10
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Early 2000s Contemporary Robert Farber Color Photography

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Pigment

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Robert Farber color photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Robert Farber color photography available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of color photography to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of pink, blue, orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Robert Farber in pigment print, archival pigment print, c print 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 color photography, so small editions measuring 13 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Greg Lotus, Arthur Elgort, and Greg Gorman. Robert Farber color photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,700 and tops out at $19,000, while the average work can sell for $12,550.

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