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Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

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Style: Modern
"Ali" Muhammad Ali Portrait 36x48  Photomosaic Photography Pop Art Signed
"Ali" Muhammad Ali Portrait 36x48  Photomosaic Photography Pop Art Signed

"Ali" Muhammad Ali Portrait 36x48 Photomosaic Photography Pop Art Signed

By Destro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Ali" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. The first release in a series mosaic works called "Icons". Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smaller im...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

New York City Skyscrapers, July 1931, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography Framed
New York City Skyscrapers, July 1931, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography Framed

New York City Skyscrapers, July 1931, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography Framed

By Press Agency Keystone View Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

An original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Press Agency Keystone View Company. New York City skyscrapers view, taken on July 7th, 1931, with the Empire State Building ...

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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

64x48" Elvis by Warhol" Photomosaic Pop Fine Art Photography
64x48" Elvis by Warhol" Photomosaic Pop Fine Art Photography

64x48" Elvis by Warhol" Photomosaic Pop Fine Art Photography

By Destro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"ELVIS BY ANDY WARHOL" is a photomosaic artwork by Destro. Destro has created large prints which are made up of many hundreds of smaller images. Archival photographic paper Framin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Swan In A Car (1936) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Swan In A Car (1936) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Located in London, GB

Swan In A Car (1936) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) 6th April 1936: A tame swan named Leila is given a lift in the back of a car. Additional Info...

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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"Swan In A Car" by Fox Photos

"Swan In A Car" by Fox Photos

Located in London, GB

"Swan In A Car" by Fox Photos 6th April 1936: A tame swan named Leila is given a lift in the back of a car. Unframed Paper Size: 30" x 40'' (inches) Printed 2022 Silver Gelatin Fi...

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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

' Seascape I ' Signed Limited Edition Oversize print
' Seascape I ' Signed Limited Edition Oversize print

' Seascape I ' Signed Limited Edition Oversize print

By Stuart Möller

Located in London, GB

' Seascape I ' Signed Limited Edition Oversize print by Stuart Christian Möller limited edition to 10 only this size - signed A view of the sea during a rainstorm. Gorgeous arc...

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2010s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Sailing Boats; From the journal Camera Work
Sailing Boats; From the journal Camera Work

Sailing Boats; From the journal Camera Work

By Heinrich Kuhn

Located in Middletown, NY

New York: Alfred Stieglitz, 1911. Halftone engraving from a gum bichromate print; 8 x 5 5/8 inches (203 x 142 mm), tipped onto a mounting sheet 8 x 11 3/4 in. 2 mm tear on lower rig...

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Early 20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

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Engraving, Photogravure

Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, Sience Fiction Filmstill, 1977
Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, Sience Fiction Filmstill, 1977

Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, Sience Fiction Filmstill, 1977

Located in Cologne, DE

The original Star Wars trilogy, formerly marketed as the Star Wars Trilogy (and colloquially referred to as the 'original trilogy'), is the first set of three films produced in the S...

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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Rock Covers Paper #9, Big Sur
Rock Covers Paper #9, Big Sur

Rock Covers Paper #9, Big Sur

By Bob Kolbrener

Located in Pacific Grove, CA

Hand-crafted by world-renowned large format film photographer Bob Kolbrener. This image is available in the following sizes: 10x20 ($2,500) - 15x30 ($3,200) - 20x40 ($6,500). Please ...

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1990s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jackie Kennedy, Thomas Hoving, Black and White, MET, USA, 1976, 18, 1 x 12, 7 cm
Jackie Kennedy, Thomas Hoving, Black and White, MET, USA, 1976, 18, 1 x 12, 7 cm

Jackie Kennedy, Thomas Hoving, Black and White, MET, USA, 1976, 18, 1 x 12, 7 cm

By Oscar Abolafia

Located in Cologne, DE

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of President John F. Kennedy. Her popularity as First Lady was due to her devotion to historical preservation of the White House, her fashion sense, and her devotion to her children, which endeared her to the American public. During her lifetime, Jackie was regarded as an international fashion icon. Her ensemble of a pink Chanel...

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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Alberto Giacometti with his wife Anette in his studio in Paris 1963

Alberto Giacometti with his wife Anette in his studio in Paris 1963

Located in Cologne, DE

The photographer Wolfgang Kühn photographed Alberto Giacometti in November 1963 in his studio in Paris in the 14th arrondissement at the address rue Hippolyte-Maindron. The appointment was arranged by the gallery owner Aimé Maeght. 17 photographs were made. In 1990 copies of them were deposited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 2010, the Center of International Sculpture of the Wilhelm...

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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Untitled (Brown Horse) Animals, 2006 - Black and White Equine Photography

Untitled (Brown Horse) Animals, 2006 - Black and White Equine Photography

By Giacomo Brunelli

Located in Brighton, GB

Untitled (Brown Horse) from the series Animals is a black and white Silver Gelatin print by Giacomo Brunelli, in this size of 10" x 8" in a limited edition of 10. This is a limited ...

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Early 2000s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Oasis 1995 - signed limited edition
Oasis 1995 - signed limited edition

Oasis 1995 - signed limited edition

By Jill Furmanovsky

Located in London, GB

Catalogue No: OA056JF Artists: Oasis, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher Location: Slane Castle, Ireland Date: 22nd July 1995 Era: The 1990's Edition: hand signed Limited Edition 17/50 Print type: Giclée Print Paper type: Archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag printed this year Oasis performing at Slane Castle in 1995 as the support for REM. Fourteen years later they would headline the festival. paper size 61 x41 cm / 24 x 16 inches © Jill Furmanovsky Slane Castle, Ireland. 22 July 1995 Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity 'I feel blessed to have photographed so many extraordinary musicians over my 50-year career. Their music formed a soundtrack to my life and has inspired my work. This exhibition at Proud is homage to their magical gifts. ‘No Music No Life’ says it all.' Jill Furmanovsky Her legacy is profound.' Gail Buckland (guest curator and author of 'Who Shot Rock & Roll - Brooklyn Museum) 'She reveals you to yourself.' Nile Rodgers (Chic) 'Through the honesty of Jill’s work, we are brought closer to the frailty and humanity of celebrity.' (Neville Brody, designer of The Face Magazine) 'Jill is one of my favourite photographers of all time.' Jools Holland Jill Furmanovsky body of work exudes at its heart her love of music and unique ability to capture its vibrancy and spirit throughout her career. Her intimate and candid shots of Oasis reflect her close relationship with the band during their zenith. Rockarchive founder, Jill Furmanovsky, was born and brought up in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Her parents moved to London in 1965 when she was eleven. As a teenager, she became a Beatles fan and often stood outside Abbey Road Studio hoping to catch sight of them. Her first rock shot was of Paul McCartney and two school friends taken on a Kodak Instamatic outside of his home in St. John’s Wood. Jill studied textile and then graphic design at the Central School of Art and Design in London. In January 1972, whilst on a two-week block course in photography, she had a lucky break when she was offered a job as in-house photographer for premier rock venue, The Rainbow Theatre. From then on, she took live shots and features for the music press of the day of the 1970’s and 80’s, including NME, Melody Maker, Sounds, Smash Hits and The Face. In the 1990s Jill became the main photographer for Oasis. Jill has won many awards for her music photography including The Jane Bown...

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1990s Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Brooklyn Bridge (1959) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

The Brooklyn Bridge (1959) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

By H. Armstrong Roberts

Located in London, GB

The Brooklyn Bridge (1959) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) The Brooklyn Bridge and Downtown Manhattan, New York, USA, circa 1959. Ad...

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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

New York City Skyline and Ferry, 1960s

New York City Skyline and Ferry, 1960s

By Erich Andres

Located in Cologne, DE

This black-and-white photograph captures the dramatic skyline of New York City, with towering skyscrapers rising above the water. In the foreground, a ferry glides across the river, ...

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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Jackie Kennedy, Black and White Photography, ca. 1960
Jackie Kennedy, Black and White Photography, ca. 1960

Jackie Kennedy, Black and White Photography, ca. 1960

Located in Cologne, DE

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...

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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch Relaxes at Home

Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch Relaxes at Home

By Terry O'Neill

Located in New York, NY

American actress Raquel Welch relaxes at her home in Beverly Hills, 1970s. Raquel Welch Relaxes at Home, 1970 Silver Gelatin Print Posthumous Estate signature stamped and numbered e...

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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"Cheetah Who Shops" by B C Parade

"Cheetah Who Shops" by B C Parade

Located in London, GB

"Cheetah Who Shops" by B C Parade American silent film actress Phyllis Gordon (1889 - 1964) window-shopping in Earls Court, London with her four-yea...

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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

John Lennon, Guitar, Black and White Photography, 1970s, 18, 9 x 25, 1 cm
John Lennon, Guitar, Black and White Photography, 1970s, 18, 9 x 25, 1 cm

John Lennon, Guitar, Black and White Photography, 1970s, 18, 9 x 25, 1 cm

Located in Cologne, DE

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With a line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as the mo...

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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"Cary In Rain" by Express

"Cary In Rain" by Express

Located in London, GB

"Cary In Rain" by Express British-born American actor Cary Grant (1904 - 1986) sheltering in a hotel porch as he waits for the rain to stop. Unframed Paper Size: 40" x 40'' (inche...

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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Rainy Time Square (1953) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

Rainy Time Square (1953) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

By H. Armstrong Roberts

Located in London, GB

Rainy Time Square (1953) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) Two silhouetted women at bus stop under umbrellas in Time Square, Manhattan,...

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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Pope John XXIII - Vintage b/w Photo   - Vintage b/w Photo - 1963

Pope John XXIII - Vintage b/w Photo - Vintage b/w Photo - 1963

Located in Roma, IT

Pope John XXIII - Vintage b/w Photo realized in 1963. In the photo: Pope John XXIII, records Easter Message to the world in his private library in the Vatic...

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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Norman Parkinson 'Legroux Soeurs’ Hat, 1952'
Norman Parkinson 'Legroux Soeurs’ Hat, 1952'

Norman Parkinson 'Legroux Soeurs’ Hat, 1952'

By Norman Parkinson

Located in New York, NY

Apollonia van Ravenstein at the Crane Beach Hotel in Barbados wearing a Jane Cattlin swimsuit with a Charles Batten hat, chiffon scarf from Liberty and Saint Laurent Rive Gauche sand...

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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Black and White: Mary Jane Russell, Le Pavillion

Black and White: Mary Jane Russell, Le Pavillion

By Lillian Bassman

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print Signed in pencil, verso 11 x 14 inches, sheet size 9.75 x 12.5 inches, image size This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Lillian Bassm...

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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy

"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy Five British models eating lunch in their swimwear on a yacht on the Cote d'Azur. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7850 - Th...

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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Roots, Foster Gardens, Honolulu
Roots, Foster Gardens, Honolulu

Roots, Foster Gardens, Honolulu

By Ansel Adams

Located in Pacific Grove, CA

This vintage silver gelatin print is signed in pencil on the mount beneath the image. Printed in 1948 in an edition of 75 numbered copies. This print is from presentation set #33. Po...

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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Darth Vader - Oversize Getty Archive Print

Darth Vader - Oversize Getty Archive Print

Located in London, GB

31st March 1980: Darth Vader and two stormtroopers from the film ‘Star Wars’ stand menacingly over some road works in London’s Oxford Street to promote the franchise’s second release The Empire Strikes Back. The sequel is regarded by many as the finest in the series of George Lucas's space opera - and outdid the original in worldwide takings, paving the way for Return Of The Jedi shortly after and the Star Wars 'prequels' as well as the recent The Force Awakens...

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1980s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Rockefeller Center (1945) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Rockefeller Center (1945) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Located in London, GB

Rockefeller Center (1945) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by George Enell/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) circa 1945: The Rockefeller Center in midtown Manhattan, New York City. ...

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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

French Riviera

French Riviera

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

A beach on the French Riviera or Cote d’Azur, where the wealthy come to sunbathe and yacht. Original Publication: Picture Post – 7850 – Five Girls On A ...

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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

'Audrey Hepburn ' Limited Edition silver gelatin print

'Audrey Hepburn ' Limited Edition silver gelatin print

Located in London, GB

'Audrey Hepburn' Limited Edition silver gelatin print 1958 A gorgeous candid and delicate shot of the fashion and style movie icon Audrey Hepburn, film actress (1929-1993) during a ...

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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Signed Silver Gelatin Photograph Philip Johnson, Architect, Lee Radziwill, Photo
Signed Silver Gelatin Photograph Philip Johnson, Architect, Lee Radziwill, Photo

Signed Silver Gelatin Photograph Philip Johnson, Architect, Lee Radziwill, Photo

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

Lee Radziwill and Philip Johnson at The Met - 10/18/1973 Over a 50-year span, McDarrah documented the rise of the Beat Generation, the city’s postmodern art movement, its off-off-Broadway actors, troubadours, politicians, agitators and social protests. Fred captured Jack Kerouac frolicking with women at a New Year’s bash in 1958, Andy Warhol adjusting a movie-camera lens in his silver-covered factory, and Bob Dylan offering a salute of recognition outside Sheridan Square near the Voice’s old office. Not just a social chronicler, McDarrah was a great photo-journalist. For years, McDarrah was the Voice's only photographer and, for decades, he ran the Voice’s photo department, where he helped train dozens of young photographers, including James Hamilton, Sylvia Plachy, Robin Holland...

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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Spectator Tennis (1938) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

Spectator Tennis (1938) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

By H. Armstrong Roberts

Located in London, GB

Spectator Tennis (1938) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) 1st December 1938. Spectators watching a tennis match at a country club. Addi...

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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Fern Spring, Dusk, Yosemite
Fern Spring, Dusk, Yosemite

Fern Spring, Dusk, Yosemite

By Ansel Adams

Located in Pacific Grove, CA

This silver gelatin print with exemplary provenance is unsigned but bears several stamps from the artist's family on the back of the mount, including the authentication stamp of Adam...

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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill - Backyard Beatles - hand signed limited edition Oversize

Terry O'Neill - Backyard Beatles - hand signed limited edition Oversize

By Terry O'Neill

Located in London, GB

The Beatles 1963 Abbey Road Studios London England. The first major group portrait of the Beatles was taken by Terry O’Neill during the recording of their first hit single and album...

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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Elvis Presley: The Wink -  Oversize Limited Print

Elvis Presley: The Wink - Oversize Limited Print

By Lloyd Dinkins

Located in London, GB

Elvis Presley: The Wink by Lloyd Dinkins Vintage candid image of The King, Elvis Presley photographed early in his career in 1956 in Memphis Tennessee by Lloyd Dinkins. Elvis Aaron Presley, also known simply as Elvis, was an American singer, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century and is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "The King". His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race...

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2010s Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'
Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

Slim Aarons 'Jazz Scooter'

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

Slim Aarons Jazz Scooter 1949 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity Lucille Brown takes control of the Vespa...

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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rainy Embankment (1929) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Rainy Embankment (1929) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Located in London, GB

Fair Fun (1938) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) August 1929: A man standing alone on a rain-drenched pavement on the River Thames Embankment, London...

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1920s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"Muhammad Ali" by Terry Fincher

"Muhammad Ali" by Terry Fincher

By Terry Fincher

Located in London, GB

"Muhammad Ali" by Terry Fincher 16th August 1965: World heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali enjoys supper in a restaurant. Unframed Paper Size: 40" x 40'' (inches) Printed 202...

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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Modern black and white photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Modern black and white photography available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add black and white photography created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of purple, blue, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Mark Shaw, Slim Aarons, Kevin Westenberg, and Terry O'Neill. Frequently made by artists working with Silver Gelatin Print, and Digital Print and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Modern black and white photography, so small editions measuring 0.63 inches across are also available. Prices for black and white photography made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $152,896, while the average work sells for $1,500.