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Tom Baril Art

American, b. 1952
Tom Baril (American, b.1952) is one of the nation’s leading photographic artists, and is known for his unique approach to portraying common objects, such as flowers. Baril was born in Connecticut in 1952, and studied photography at New York’s School of Visual Arts, graduating with a BA in 1980. Early in his career, Baril was the printmaker for famed artist Robert Mapplethorpe, but he eventually broke out on his own, and purposely distanced himself from Mapplethorpe’s work and style to make a name for himself. Baril is known for his expert work with 4x5 Polaroid pinhole and 8x10 collodion wet-plate photography. His talent lies in photographing commonplace items and scenes and portraying them in a way that goes beyond the surface. Baril’s photographs of sea shells, tulips, bridges, and other architecture capture the beauty, savagery, and sadness of nature. His photos have been featured in two monographs as well as two books, Tom Baril in 1997, and Botanica in 1999. His work has been featured in many publications and collections at institutions including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, and the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. Baril is known for collections such as 10 Flowers, Gum, and DC Portfolio. Baril’s early work was rarely exhibited publicly, and is primarily known through The American Diner and A Sense of Place. His diner photographs are stark representations of how America once depended on its highways. Many of the diners were shining examples of modern architecture that later fell into disrepair. Both sets of his early work were created between 1977 and 1986, when he was still learning the craft and traveling the United States While distancing himself from Mapplethorpe’s work, Baril has continued to print for the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation. His technique goes far beyond simple photography and extends into the darkroom. Baril is considered a master of film development, using techniques such as applying selenium to prints and placing them in black tea to create a gold patina. Baril lives and works in New York, NY.
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Large Format Vintage Floral Black & White Silver Gelatin Photograph Tom Baril
Large Format Vintage Floral Black & White Silver Gelatin Photograph Tom Baril

Large Format Vintage Floral Black & White Silver Gelatin Photograph Tom Baril

By Tom Baril

Located in Surfside, FL

Baril, Tom (American, b. 1952) Large format silver gelatin print still life of flowers photo. hand signed and dated 1997 by Baril in pencil below image. black and white photograph. i...

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1990s Contemporary Tom Baril Art

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Silver Gelatin

Chrysler Building Through Window
Chrysler Building Through Window

Chrysler Building Through Window

By Tom Baril

Located in New York, NY

Photogravure from the Tom Baril 'Manhattan' Portfolio. Edition of 75, signed by the artist on bottom right. Framing: acid free, archival framed, cotton rag mat. Glazing: Optium museum plexi. A graduate of New York’s School of Visual Arts, Tom Baril spent over fifteen years as Robert Mapplethorpe’s master printer. His subjects include urban architecture, seascapes and meticulously detailed botanical and nature photographs. Baril’s work demonstrates a command of technique that results from his extensive experience as a master printer. Baril developed a unique toning process that enriches the color and opulence of his photographs. Tom Baril is inspired by the nature studies of modernist photographers such as Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham and Karl Blossfeldt. A similar attentiveness to the clarity of line, form, pattern and texture characterizes Baril’s still lifes. In composing the seascapes, Baril employs the traditional box camera obscura, better known as the pinhole camera...

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Early 2000s Tom Baril Art

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Photogravure

World Trade Center
World Trade Center

World Trade Center

By Tom Baril

Located in New York, NY

Photogravure from the Tom Baril 'Manhattan' Portfolio. Edition of 75, signed by the artist on bottom right. Framing: acid free, archival framed, cotton rag mat. Glazing: Optium museum plexi. A graduate of New York’s School of Visual Arts, Tom Baril spent over fifteen years as Robert Mapplethorpe’s master printer. His subjects include urban architecture, seascapes and meticulously detailed botanical and nature photographs. Baril’s work demonstrates a command of technique that results from his extensive experience as a master printer. Baril developed a unique toning process that enriches the color and opulence of his photographs. Tom Baril is inspired by the nature studies of modernist photographers such as Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham and Karl Blossfeldt. A similar attentiveness to the clarity of line, form, pattern and texture characterizes Baril’s still lifes. In composing the seascapes, Baril employs the traditional box camera obscura, better known as the pinhole camera...

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Early 2000s American Realist Tom Baril Art

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Photogravure

Top of the Chrysler in New York
Top of the Chrysler in New York

Top of the Chrysler in New York

By Tom Baril

Located in New York, NY

Tom Baril, iconic Chrysler shot is fabulous for an urban setting. Shot in his classic style that makes the image look like a still from a film. He was born in Connecticut in 1952 an...

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1990s Contemporary Tom Baril Art

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Silver Gelatin

Smoke Stacks Variation
Smoke Stacks Variation

Smoke Stacks Variation

By Tom Baril

Located in New York, NY

Photogravure from the Tom Baril 'Manhattan' Portfolio. Edition of 75, signed by the artist on bottom right. Framing: acid free, archival framed, cotton rag mat. Glazing: Optium museum plexi. A graduate of New York’s School of Visual Arts, Tom Baril spent over fifteen years as Robert Mapplethorpe’s master printer. His subjects include urban architecture, seascapes and meticulously detailed botanical and nature photographs. Baril’s work demonstrates a command of technique that results from his extensive experience as a master printer. Baril developed a unique toning process that enriches the color and opulence of his photographs. Tom Baril is inspired by the nature studies of modernist photographers such as Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham and Karl Blossfeldt. A similar attentiveness to the clarity of line, form, pattern and texture characterizes Baril’s still lifes. In composing the seascapes, Baril employs the traditional box camera obscura, better known as the pinhole camera...

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Early 2000s Tom Baril Art

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Photogravure

Chrysler Building at Night
Chrysler Building at Night

Chrysler Building at Night

By Tom Baril

Located in New York, NY

Photogravure from the Tom Baril 'Manhattan' Portfolio. Edition of 75, signed by the artist on bottom right. Framing: acid free, archival framed, cotton rag mat. Glazing: Optium muse...

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Early 2000s Tom Baril Art

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Photogravure

59th Street Bridge
59th Street Bridge

59th Street Bridge

By Tom Baril

Located in New York, NY

Photogravure from the Tom Baril 'Manhattan' Portfolio. Edition of 75, signed by the artist on bottom right. Framing: acid free, archival framed, cotton rag mat. Glazing: Optium muse...

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Early 2000s Tom Baril Art

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Photogravure

Chrysler Building from Madison Avenue
Chrysler Building from Madison Avenue

Chrysler Building from Madison Avenue

By Tom Baril

Located in New York, NY

Photogravure from the Tom Baril 'Manhattan' Portfolio. Edition of 75, signed by the artist on bottom right. Framing: acid free, archival framed, cotton rag mat. Glazing: Optium muse...

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Early 2000s Tom Baril Art

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Photogravure

Woolworth Building
Woolworth Building

Woolworth Building

By Tom Baril

Located in New York, NY

Photogravure (Edition of 200) Contact gallery for price. This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.

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1990s Tom Baril Art

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Photogravure

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Find a wide variety of authentic Tom Baril art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Tom Baril in intaglio, photogravure, silver gelatin print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Tom Baril art, so small editions measuring 7 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of George Dureau, Arthur Rothstein, and Lependorf and Shire. Tom Baril art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $900 and tops out at $4,800, while the average work can sell for $2,250.

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