Items Similar to Mary Ellen Mark Signed Silver Gelatin Black & White Photograph Mexican Circus
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15
Mary Ellen Mark Signed Silver Gelatin Black & White Photograph Mexican Circus
$4,500
£3,345.24
€3,916.19
CA$6,293.58
A$7,026.95
CHF 3,665.45
MX$86,406.75
NOK 46,262.50
SEK 43,554.51
DKK 29,214.78
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
A wonderful and quite engaging silver gelatin black and white photograph by famed American photojournalist and fine art artist/photographer Mary Ellen Mark (1940-2015). This work is titled "Three Acrobats, Vàzquez Brothers Circus, Mexico City, Mexico, 1997" and is from the exhibition and accompanying book "In Man and Beast: Photographs from Mexico and India." (Mark spent 40 years photographing circus performers in both Mexico and India. In 1989 and 1990, she traveled throughout India to photograph eighteen of this country's liveliest circuses. The results were published in the 1993 book Indian Circus). This particular image is featured on the cover of the photographer series Phaidon (55) published book "Mary Ellen Mark" featuring a retrospective collection of her works.
The photograph is signed by Mark on the verso. It has been professionally framed by Los Angeles go to high end art framer Jerry Solomon and is ready to display.
Mary Ellen mark was known for her photojournalism, documentary photography and portraiture work with focus on marginalized individuals and communities. She has had 21 collections of her work published in book form, most notably Streetwise, Falkland Road, and Ward 81. Her work is held and exhibited at galleries and museums worldwide. Her awards include three Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards, three fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the 2014 Lifetime Achievement in Photography Award from the George Eastman House, and the Outstanding Contribution Photography Award from the World Photography Organization.
A rare hard to find image. This work would be a great addition to any Mary Ellen Mark or Contemporary Modern photography/fine art collection or make for an eye catching stand alone accent artwork is about any setting.
Frame dimensions: 15.25" high, 19.75" wide. 1.5" deep
Viewable art: 8.75" x 13.25"
- Dimensions:Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1990s
- Condition:The photograph is in excellent vintage condition with no discernable issues. The frame has light, if any natural organic wear consistent with age and use (please see photos). Beautiful and engaging overall.
- Seller Location:Studio City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2254345614812
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
1stDibs seller since 2016
899 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Van Nuys, CA
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllJohn C Lewis Signed Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Photograph Print Mujer Divina
By John Lewis
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, dark, richly luminescent silver gelatin photographic print by American photographer John C. Lewis.
This limited edition piece is titled "Mujer Divina, Michoacán, Mexico" (sometimes alternatively known as "Divine Woman, Michoacán, Mexico"). The work is pencil signed and numbered (5/25) by Lewis.
A copy of this exact image can be found in the Getty Museum, Los Angeles.
Lewis' work can be found in various collections and museums including:
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Wittliff Collections in Austin, Texas
Ventura County...
Category
20th Century American Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Jan Saudek Signed Limited Ed. Silver Gelatin Photograph "A Maidservant's Story"
By Jan Saudek
Located in Studio City, CA
A riveting, early, limited edition photographic print by internationally renowned Czechoslovakian art photographer Jan Saudek. This print is signed, dated (1977) and numbered (8 of 2...
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Graham Nash Signed Silver Gelatin Black & White Photograph "Why?", 2003
Located in Studio City, CA
An engaging photographic image by famed British musician and photographer Graham Nash (from the folk-rock supergroups Crosby, Stills & Nash and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young). Nash's ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Photography
Materials
Wood, Paper
Jon Rhodes Signed Limited Ed Australian Aboriginal Art Silver Gelatin Photograph
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, singular silver gelatin photographic print by renowned Australian photographer/artist titled "Uta Uta Tjangala and Yala Yala Tjungurrayi Gibbs at Yumari Rockhole, 1990"
The one-off, unique work is hand pencil signed, titled, dated (printed in 1991), and numbered (1/1) by Rhodes in the lower margin.
Jon Rhodes was born in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales in 1947. before moving at a young age to Brisbane, Queensland. He took up photography in the late 60s which eventually led him to documentary work as an assistant cinematographer in countries such as Australia, Papua New Guinea, and India where he developed his cinematic approach to photography. It was also in the 1970s that he began his collaborative work with the Indigenous Australian Aboriginal Peoples. Today Rhodes is widely viewed as a pioneer in bringing a high-art approach to documenting the lives of Aboriginal People living in remote communities.
Rhodes's work can be found in numerous major Australian collections and prominent museums including:
The Art Gallery Of New South Wales, Sydney
The Museum of Australian Photography...
Category
1990s Australian Folk Art Photography
Materials
Wood, Paper
Jon Rhodes Signed Limited Ed Australian Aboriginal Art Silver Gelatin Photograph
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, singular silver gelatin photographic print by renowned Australian photographer/artist titled "Uta Uta Tjangala's camp at Yayayi Bore, 1973"
The one-off, unique work is hand pencil signed, titled, dated (printed in 1991), and numbered (1/1) by Rhodes in the lower margin.
Jon Rhodes was born in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales in 1947. before moving at a young age to Brisbane, Queensland. He took up photography in the late 60s which eventually led him to documentary work as an assistant cinematographer in countries such as Australia, Papua New Guinea, and India where he developed his cinematic approach to photography. It was also in the 1970s that he began his collaborative work with the Indigenous Australian Aboriginal Peoples. Today Rhodes is widely viewed as a pioneer in bringing a high-art approach to documenting the lives of Aboriginal People living in remote communities.
Rhodes's work can be found in numerous major Australian collections and prominent museums including:
The Art Gallery Of New South Wales, Sydney
The Museum of Australian Photography...
Category
1990s Australian Folk Art Photography
Materials
Wood, Paper
Steve Schapiro Signed Iconic Silver Gelatin Photo "Three Men, New York 1961"
By Steve Schapiro
Located in Studio City, CA
A historic and iconic, richly toned, silver gelatin print or image by prolific and renowned photographer Steve Schapiro. Perhaps his most famous image.
Signed, stamped and titled ("Three Men, New York 1961") by the artist on the verso. The print has been professionally matted and framed with museum glass.
Schapiro's photographs have appeared in such international magazines as Life, Look, Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Sports Illustrated, People and Paris Match...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
You May Also Like
Vintage Boho Black and White Photo of Acrobats
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring a touch of nostalgia to your space with this Vintage Boho Black and White Photo of Acrobats. Capturing the elegance and daring spirit of a...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Silver Gelatin Photographs by Alfredo Valente
By Alfredo Valente
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of original silver gelatin photography prints circa 1950s by noted New York photographer Alfredo Valente, both professionally framed and mat...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Brassai Urban Rare Black And White Framed Heliogravure, circa 1930
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a journey through the nocturnal streets of "Paris de Nuit" with this exclusive rare heliogravure test print by Brassai. Prior to the publication of his iconic book, this pr...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$2,241 Sale Price
25% Off
Framed Black and White Photograph by Arthur Tress
By Arthur Tress
Located in Atlanta, GA
A framed vintage gelatin silver photograph print by American surrealist photographer Arthur Tress (1940-). The work belongs to the artist's "Dream Collector" series. Entitled "Girl i...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Brassai Rare Black And White Framed Photography, circa 1930
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a journey through the nocturnal streets of "Paris de Nuit" with this exclusive rare heliogravure test print by Brassai. Prior to the publication of his iconic book, this pr...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$2,241 Sale Price
25% Off
Brassai Rare Black And White Framed Photography, circa 1930
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a journey through the nocturnal streets of "Paris de Nuit" with this exclusive rare heliogravure test print by Brassai. Prior to the publication of his iconic book, this pr...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$2,241 Sale Price
25% Off