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William Claxton Art

American, 1927-2008

William Claxton, a native of Pasadena, California, is a world-renowned photographer of jazz musicians. He is best known for establishing the visual concept for West Coast Jazz photography, the photographing of musicians in natural and healthful settings associated with the California lifestyle. Musicians photographed by Claxton include such legends as Duke Ellington, Shorty Rogers, Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Bill Evans, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk.

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William Claxton, Jazzlife, Limited Art Edition & 4 Prints, Signed and Numbered
William Claxton, Jazzlife, Limited Art Edition & 4 Prints, Signed and Numbered

William ClaxtonWilliam Claxton, Jazzlife, Limited Art Edition & 4 Prints, Signed and Numbered, 2006

$2,500

William Claxton, Jazzlife, Limited Art Edition & 4 Prints, Signed and Numbered

By William Claxton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All That Jazz William Claxton’s photo journey through the best of American jazz In 1960, photographer William Claxton and noted German musicologist Joachim Berendt traveled the Unit...

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21st Century and Contemporary William Claxton Art

Materials

Paper, Pigment, Book

Coleman Hawkins

William ClaxtonColeman Hawkins

$600

Coleman Hawkins

By William Claxton

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print Titled in pencil, verso William Claxton copyright stamp in black ink, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in Pasadena, ...

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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style William Claxton Art

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Silver Gelatin

Times Square, NYC, 1960

William ClaxtonTimes Square, NYC, 1960, 1960

$3,500

Times Square, NYC, 1960

By William Claxton

Located in Santa Monica, CA

William Claxton 1927-2008 Times Square, NYC, 1960, printed 1999 Signed, titled, and dated in pencil on verso Gelatin Silver Print Image: 9-1/8" x 13-1/4", Paper 11" x 14", Matted: 16...

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1960s William Claxton Art

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Silver Gelatin

William Claxton Silver Gelatin Print of Peggy Moffit, Signed and Dated
William Claxton Silver Gelatin Print of Peggy Moffit, Signed and Dated

William Claxton Silver Gelatin Print of Peggy Moffit, Signed and Dated

$2,600

William Claxton Silver Gelatin Print of Peggy Moffit, Signed and Dated

By William Claxton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We have a very nice an important photo of the well known artist William Claxton of Peggy Moffit in Rudi Gernreich's Topless Swimsuit" This photo was part of a friend Ray Jacob...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern William Claxton Art

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Paper

Dizzy Gillespie, New York City 1960

William ClaxtonDizzy Gillespie, New York City 1960

$3,500

Dizzy Gillespie, New York City 1960

By William Claxton

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Gelatin silver print 11 x 14 inches; Signed, titled, dated & numbered in pencil on verso Edition 8 of 25

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1960s William Claxton Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Memphis Slim & Friend, Chicago, 1960

William ClaxtonMemphis Slim & Friend, Chicago, 1960, 1960

$2,500

Memphis Slim & Friend, Chicago, 1960

By William Claxton

Located in Santa Monica, CA

William Claxton 1927-2008 Memphis Slim & Friend, Chicago, 1960, printed 1992 Signed, titled, dated, & numbered in pencil with artist's copyright stamp on verso Gelatin Silver Print 1...

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1960s William Claxton Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Kenny Durham, Newport, 1960

William ClaxtonKenny Durham, Newport, 1960, 1960

$3,500

Kenny Durham, Newport, 1960

By William Claxton

Located in Santa Monica, CA

William Claxton 1927-2008 Kenny Durham, Newport, 1960, printed 1992 Signed, titled, dated, & numbered in pencil with artist's copyright stamp on verso Gelatin Silver Print 11 x 14 in...

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1960s William Claxton Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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Find a wide variety of authentic William Claxton art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by William Claxton in silver gelatin print and more. Not every interior allows for large William Claxton art, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jay Blakesberg, Ed Feingersh, and Rachel Phillips. William Claxton art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $600 and tops out at $600, while the average work can sell for $600.