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American Girl in Italy, Florence - Woman walking down street, city scene, men
American Girl in Italy, Florence - Woman walking down street, city scene, men

American Girl in Italy, Florence - Woman walking down street, city scene, men

By Ruth Orkin

Located in Denton, TX

American Girl in Italy by Ruth Orkin is a black and white gelatin silver print depicting a distressed woman walking down a street, past a group of men looking at her. 11 x 14 in. Ge...

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1950s Modern Ruth Orkin Art

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Silver Gelatin

Boy Jumping into Hudson River, NYC - Children playing, New York Scene, Summer

Boy Jumping into Hudson River, NYC - Children playing, New York Scene, Summer

By Ruth Orkin

Located in Denton, TX

Boy Jumping into Hudson River, NYC by Ruth Orkin is a black and white gelatin silver print of a child jumping off a building into the water below. Gelatin Silver Print 14 x 11 in. B...

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1940s Modern Ruth Orkin Art

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Silver Gelatin

White Stoops, West 88th Street, NYC - New York City, City Scene, Snow, Winter
White Stoops, West 88th Street, NYC - New York City, City Scene, Snow, Winter

White Stoops, West 88th Street, NYC - New York City, City Scene, Snow, Winter

By Ruth Orkin

Located in Denton, TX

White Stoops, West 88th Street, NYC by Ruth Orkin is a black and white gelatin silver print of cars parked along the street, with a layer of snow covering the scene. Gelatin Silver ...

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1950s Modern Ruth Orkin Art

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Silver Gelatin

Couple in MG, Florence, Italy

Couple in MG, Florence, Italy

By Ruth Orkin

Located in Denton, TX

No Edition Blind stamp on print margin. Signed by Estate, titled, dated and copyright date in pencil on artist stamp. Paper size: 16 x 20 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an America...

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20th Century Modern Ruth Orkin Art

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Silver Gelatin

Man in Rain West 88th Street, NYC - New York, City Scene, Silhouette, Cars, Road

Man in Rain West 88th Street, NYC - New York, City Scene, Silhouette, Cars, Road

By Ruth Orkin

Located in Denton, TX

14 x 11 in. Open Edition Blind stamp on print margin. Signed by Estate, titled, dated and copyright date in pencil on artist stamp. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojo...

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20th Century Modern Ruth Orkin Art

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Silver Gelatin

Jewish Refugees, Lydda Airport, Tel Aviv, Israel by Ruth Orkin, 1951

Jewish Refugees, Lydda Airport, Tel Aviv, Israel by Ruth Orkin, 1951

By Ruth Orkin

Located in Denton, TX

Jewish Refugees, Lydda Airport, Tel Aviv, Israel by Ruth Orkin depicts a window with three faces peering out into the world. A reflection of a large ship is cast onto these young fac...

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20th Century Modern Ruth Orkin Art

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Silver Gelatin

Jinx Staring, Florence by Ruth Orkin, 1951, Silver Gelatin Print

Jinx Staring, Florence by Ruth Orkin, 1951, Silver Gelatin Print

By Ruth Orkin

Located in Denton, TX

Jinx Staring, Florence by Ruth Orkin presents a woman staring up at a detailed sculpture of two men. Her facial expression reflects the sculpture's expression, creating an intense co...

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1950s Ruth Orkin Art

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Silver Gelatin

Marion Anderson and Leonard Bernstein, Lewisohn Stadium, NYC by Ruth Orkin

Marion Anderson and Leonard Bernstein, Lewisohn Stadium, NYC by Ruth Orkin

By Ruth Orkin

Located in Denton, TX

Marion Anderson and Leonard Bernstein, Lewisohn Stadium, NYC by Ruth Orkin depicts a man and a woman performing onstage. Marion Anderson stand with her arms behind her back, her face...

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20th Century Modern Ruth Orkin Art

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Silver Gelatin

American Girl in Italy

American Girl in Italy

By Ruth Orkin

Located in New York, NY

This print is stamped by the photographer's estate. Ruth Orkin was born in Massachussetts but grew up in Hollywood, where her mother was a silent film actress. Orkin was given a ca...

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1950s Ruth Orkin Art

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Silver Gelatin

Marlon Brando, on set of “Julius Caesar"

Marlon Brando, on set of “Julius Caesar"

By Ruth Orkin

Located in New York, NY

Full Title: Marlon Brando, photographed through dressing room mirrors on set of “Julius Caesar” at MGM Studios, Culver City, California Gelatin silver print Signed, titled, and date...

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1950s Other Art Style Ruth Orkin Art

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Silver Gelatin

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Blind stamp on print margin. Signed by Estate, titled, dated and copyright date in pencil on artist stamp. Gelatin silver print Paper size: 16 x 20 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was ...

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Jinx staring, Florence

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Blind stamp on print margin. Signed by Estate, titled, dated and copyright date in pencil on artist stamp. Paper size: 11 x 14 in. Available in additional size: 16 x 20 in., $1700 ...

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Lucille Ball, "I Love Lucy" set, Hollywood, CA

Lucille Ball, "I Love Lucy" set, Hollywood, CA

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White Stoops

Ruth OrkinWhite Stoops, 1952

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H 11 in W 14 in

White Stoops

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1950s Ruth Orkin Art

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Ruth Orkin art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Ruth Orkin art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ruth Orkin in silver gelatin print, archival pigment print, pigment 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 Ruth Orkin art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Clarence Sinclair Bull, George Hurrell, and Harold Feinstein. Ruth Orkin art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,200 and tops out at $6,300, while the average work can sell for $1,550.

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