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Workers from all over the world - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Workers from all over the world is an original black and white photograph realized by an anonymous
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Laszlo Willinger, "Sonja Henie", original photograph from original negative
By Laszlo Willinger
Located in Chatsworth, CA
An original vintage photograph from the original negative, shot by Laszlo Willinger in 1943. It
Category

1940s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Laszlo Willinger, "Mary Martin", original photograph from original negative
By Laszlo Willinger
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original vintage photograph printed from the original negative, shot by Laszlo
Category

1940s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Laszlo Willinger, "Katharine Hepburn, " orig. photograph from orig.negative
By Laszlo Willinger
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original photograph from the original negative taken by Laszlo Willinger circa
Category

1940s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

George Hurrell, "James Cagney", original photograph from original negative
By George Hurrell
Located in Chatsworth, CA
An original black and white photograph from the original negative by George Hurrell, shot in 1938
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1930s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Laszlo Willinger, "Crochet Top", original photograph from original negative
By Laszlo Willinger
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original vintage photograph, from the original negative, shot by Laszlo Willinger
Category

1940s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

George Hurrell, "Robert Taylor", original photograph from original negative
By George Hurrell
Located in Chatsworth, CA
An original photograph from the original negative shot by George Hurrell in 1936 and printed at a
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Laszlo Willinger, "Paulette Goddard", original photograph from original negative
By Laszlo Willinger
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original vintage photograph by Laszlo Willinger. It depicts "Old Hollywood
Category

Late 20th Century Other Art Style Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Milton Greene, "Ballet Diptych, " original photograph from the original negative
By Milton Greene
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is a diptych consisting of two original dye-transfer photographs from the original
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Milton Greene, "Cover Shot" from The Black Sitting, original photograph
By Milton Greene
Located in Chatsworth, CA
An original photograph printed from the original negative, shot by Milton Greene in 1956, and
Category

1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Milton Greene, "Bus Stop I", original photograph from original negative
By Milton Greene
Located in Chatsworth, CA
An original modern photograph printed from the original negative taken by Milton Greene in 1956
Category

1950s Other Art Style Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Eternal Recurrence #16. Color Photograph from the original collage image.
By Natasha Zupan
Located in Miami Beach, FL
photograph from the original collage image. (Signed lower right on recto by the artist and numbered on verso
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

George Barris, "N5, " from The Last Photos, original photograph, hand signed
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original photograph of Marilyn Monroe from the original negative by photographer
Category

1960s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

George Barris, "P7" from The Last Photos, original photograph, hand signed
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 in Los Angeles
Category

1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

George Barris, "3B" from The Last Photos, original photograph, hand signed
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 in Los Angeles
Category

1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

George Barris, "2J" from The Last Photos, original photograph, hand signed
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 on Santa Monica
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

George Barris, "2L" from The Last Photos, original photograph, hand signed
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 on Santa Monica
Category

1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Led Zeppelin" photograph by Neal Preston from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
By Neal Preston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Led Zeppelin" photograph by Neal Preston. Photo by Neal Preston hand written in lower right corner
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20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Sammy Davis Jr., original photograph from the original negative, hand signed
By Joe Waldorf
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original photograph from the original negative, shot by Joe Waldorf in the 1970's
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Andy Warhol in Paris, 1980, Signed photograph, acquired from Palm Springs Museum
By Michael Childers
Located in New York, NY
to shoot portraits of his friends, provided photographs for his high school newspaper, and early on
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Permanent Marker, Silver Gelatin

"Marvin Gaye'" framed photograph from original Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Vegas
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Marvin Gaye'" framed color photograph. This photograph was originally displayed in a guest room of
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20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Stevie Wonder'" framed photograph by Jim Britt from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Stevie Wonder'" framed color photograph by Jim Britt. This photograph was originally displayed in
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20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

"David Bowie, New York City" photograph by Neal Preston from Hard Rock Hotel
By Neal Preston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"David Bowie, New York City, 1973" photograph by Neal Preston. "Photo by Neal Preston" hand written
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Eddie Van Halen Wall Jump" photograph by Neal Preston from Hard Rock Hotel
By Neal Preston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Eddie Van Halen Wall Jump" photograph by Neal Preston. Photo by Neal Preston hand written on front
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20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"John Lennon and Yoko Ono" 1980 photograph by Allan Tannenbaum from Hard Rock
By Allan Tannenbaum
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"John Lennon and Yoko Ono" photographed in front of the Dakota apartment in New York City in 1980
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Superman Donuts" Photographic arrangement of Donuts on Rag paper, 46x38" framed
By Candice CMC
Located in Southampton, NY
portraits from her original photographs of donuts. No software program of any kind is used in creating the
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper

"Van Gogh Donuts" 46x38" One of a kind photographic arrangement on rag paper
By Candice CMC
Located in Southampton, NY
donut portraits from her original photographs of donuts. No software program of any kind is used in
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Photography

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Rag Paper, Archival Ink

Max
By Raquel Baldocchi
Located in Mill Valley, CA
a modern, abstract construct. She draws inspiration from historical portraits, vintage photographs
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel

Adele
By Raquel Baldocchi
Located in Mill Valley, CA
a modern, abstract construct. She draws inspiration from historical portraits, vintage photographs
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel

Divers by Monica Denevan Portrait photograph from Burma. Unframed.
By Monica Denevan
Located in Coltishall, GB
years. Denevan’s photographs have been exhibited internationally including solo shows in San Francisco
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

Materials

Paper, Silver Gelatin

Girl from the Nant - Contemporary, Polaroid, Photograph, Figurative, Portrait
By Clare Marie Bailey
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
perfect imperfection. Clare’s work, centred on self-portraits, is heavily influenced by the Cinema
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Acuan - Stunning portrait photograph from Kenya, Africa, by John Kenny.
By John Kenny 1
Located in Coltishall, GB
A portrait of Acuan, a Turkana man from northern Kenya in 2019. John Kenny’s work is all shot on
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Black and White Photography

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C Print

Self Portrait #17 From El Envuelto Divino Series. Limited edition photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Anti-Personnel Grids" and "Self-Portrait." Sierra's pieces are a bold fusion of urban art and intimate
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2010s Conceptual Color Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Self Portrait #16 From El Envuelto Divino Series. Limited edition photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Anti-Personnel Grids" and "Self-Portrait." Sierra's pieces are a bold fusion of urban art and intimate
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Self Portrait #14 From Cuerpo en Tensión Series. Limited edition photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Anti-Personnel Grids" and "Self-Portrait." Sierra's pieces are a bold fusion of urban art and intimate
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Self Portrait #13 From Cuerpo en Tensión Series. Limited edition photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Anti-Personnel Grids" and "Self-Portrait." Sierra's pieces are a bold fusion of urban art and intimate
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Self Portrait #12 From Cuerpo en Tensión Series. Limited edition photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Anti-Personnel Grids" and "Self-Portrait." Sierra's pieces are a bold fusion of urban art and intimate
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Self Portrait #3 From La Piedra Sustituta Series. Limited edition photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
seen in his notable works like 'Anti-Personnel Grids' and 'Self-Portrait.' Sierra's pieces are a bold
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

The maiden of Tsonga - James Sparshatt - A portrait photograph from Africa
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
Location: KwaZulu Natal Year: 2006 The Tsonga region is in the north of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. It was a day of celebration, cattle had been slaughtered and the ladies of th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Self Portrait #11 From La Piedra Sustituta II Series. Limited edition photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Anti-Personnel Grids" and "Self-Portrait." Sierra's pieces are a bold fusion of urban art and intimate
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Self Portrait #10 From La Piedra Sustituta II Series.Limited edition Photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Anti-Personnel Grids" and "Self-Portrait." Sierra's pieces are a bold fusion of urban art and intimate
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Self Portrait #8 From La Piedra Sustituta II Series. Nude color photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Anti-Personnel Grids" and "Self-Portrait." Sierra's pieces are a bold fusion of urban art and intimate
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Self Portrait #6 From La Piedra Sustituta II Series. Nude color photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Anti-Personnel Grids" and "Self-Portrait." Sierra's pieces are a bold fusion of urban art and intimate
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Self Portrait #1. From La Piedra Sustituta II. Limited edition color photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Anti-Personnel Grids" and "Self-Portrait." Sierra's pieces are a bold fusion of urban art and intimate
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Color

Girlfriend, Portfolio of 9 Portraits, From The Girlfriend series, B&W photograph
By Michael James O’Brien
Located in Miami Beach, FL
portraits were made on tri-x BW film with a Pentax 6 x 7 photographed in Natural Light. Girlfriend; Men
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Black and White

Untitled #27 (Man Umbrella) from New York - Black and White Photograph, Portrait
By Giacomo Brunelli
Located in Brighton, GB
Please be aware that the US recently imposed an import duty on photographs printed in the last 20
Category

2010s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper

Self Portrait #21 From Un niño en el Chicle Series. Limited edition photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Anti-Personnel Grids" and "Self-Portrait." Sierra's pieces are a bold fusion of urban art and intimate
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Self Portrait #19 From Un niño en el Chicle Series. Limited edition photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Anti-Personnel Grids" and "Self-Portrait." Sierra's pieces are a bold fusion of urban art and intimate
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Color

Self Portrait #20 From Un niño en el Chicle Series. Limited edition photograph
By Jose Sierra
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"Anti-Personnel Grids" and "Self-Portrait." Sierra's pieces are a bold fusion of urban art and intimate
Category

2010s Conceptual Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Untitled #24 (Self Portrait on Truck) from New York - Black and White Photograph
By Giacomo Brunelli
Located in Brighton, GB
Please be aware that the US recently imposed an import duty on photographs printed in the last 20
Category

2010s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper

"Rainbow Hole" Oil Painting
By Caitlin Hurd
Located in Denver, CO
Spark Portraits, where she paints commissioned oil portraits from photographs and life. Currently she
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2010s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood

Cocktail Bar, Goodwood Revival - British Vintage Fashion Portrait Photograph
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Cocktail Bar, portrait photograph from Richard Heeps' Man's Ruin series. Captured at the glamorous
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

"Buckeye", contemporary, tree, leaves, blue, cyanotype, photograph
By Marie Craig
Located in Natick, MA
. The 30 x 24 x 1 inch portrait-oriented photograph is from the artist's 'Juncture' series, which
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Photogram

"Knotweed", contemporary, leaves, branches, blue, cyanotype, photograph
By Marie Craig
Located in Natick, MA
detail. The 24 x 30 x 1.5 inch portrait-oriented photograph is from the artist's 'Juncture' series, which
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Canvas, Photogram, Linen

"Crane 5", contemporary, industrial, leaves, blue, cyanotype, photograph
By Marie Craig
Located in Natick, MA
. The 30 x 24 x 1 inch portrait-oriented photograph is from the artist's 'Juncture' series, which
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Photogram

"Dilexit 4", Contemporary, Leaves, Cathedral, Blue, Cyanotype Photograph, 2017
By Marie Craig
Located in Natick, MA
contrast and detail. The 70 x 53 inch portrait-oriented photograph is from the artist's 'Juncture' series
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photogram, Silk

"Abbey Ruin 7", landscape, cyanotype photograph on linen, blue
By Marie Craig
Located in Natick, MA
image with high contrast and detail. The 48 x 36 x 1 inch portrait-oriented photograph is from the
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Linen, Other Medium

"Crane 2", landscape, architectural, ruins, cyanotype, linen, blue, photograph
By Marie Craig
Located in Natick, MA
detail. The 36 x 24 x 1 inch portrait-oriented photograph is from the artist's 'Juncture' series, which
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Linen, Other Medium

Cooper's Hawk VI & II - sharp, detailed, figurative, bird, pigment photograph
By Deborah Samuel
Located in Bloomfield, ON
portraits of the avian world are designed to be a celebration of life. The portraits were photographed from
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Wendy Flaming Eyeball, Las Vegas - Contemporary Portrait Color Photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Portrait photograph From Richard Heeps 'Man's Ruin' Series. It is part of a sequence of artworks
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

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There is a broad range of portraits from photographs for sale on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Modern and Art Deco versions of these works for sale. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Portraits from photographs available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes beige, brown, black, gray and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Andy Warhol, Giacomo Brunelli, Clare Marie Bailey, Elliott Landy and Gerard Malanga produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paper, photographic paper and polaroid — can elevate any room of your home. Large portraits from photographs can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 3.375 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.

How Much are Portraits From Photographs?

The average selling price for portraits from photographs we offer is $1,129, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Photography for You

Find a broad range of photography on 1stDibs today.

The first permanent image created by a camera — which materialized during the 1820s — is attributed to Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. The French inventor was on to something for sure. Kodak introduced roll film in the 1880s, allowing photography to become more democratic, although cameras wouldn’t be universally accessible until several decades later. 

Digital photographic techniques, software, smartphone cameras and social-networking platforms such as Instagram have made it even easier in the modern era for budding photographers to capture the world around them as well as disseminate their images far and wide. 

What might leading figures of visual art such as Andy Warhol have done with these tools at their disposal?

Today, when we aren’t looking at the digital photos that inundate us on our phones, we look to the past to celebrate the photographers who have broken rules as well as records — provocative and prolific artists like Horst P. Horst, Lillian Bassman and Helmut Newton, who altered the face of fashion and portrait photography; visionary documentary photographers such as Gordon Parks, whose best-known work was guided by social justice; and pioneers of street photography such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, who shot for revolutionary travel magazines like Holiday with the likes of globetrotting society lensman Slim Aarons.

Find photographers you may not know in Introspective and The Study — where you’ll read about Berenice Abbott, who positioned herself atop skyscrapers for the perfect shot, or “conceptual artist-adventurer” Charles Lindsay, whose work combines scientific rigor with artistic expression, or Massimo Listri, known for his epic interiors of opulent Old World libraries. Photographer Jeannette Montgomery Barron was given a Kodak camera as a child. Later, she shot on Polaroid film before buying her first 35mm camera in her teens. Barron's stunning portraits of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Warhol and other artists chronicle a crucial chapter of New York’s cultural history.

Throughout the past two centuries, photographers have used their medium to create expressive work that has resonated for generations. Shop a voluminous collection of this powerful fine photography on 1stDibs. Search by photographer to find the perfect piece for your living room wall, or spend some time with the work organized under various categories, such as landscape photography, nude photography and more. 

Questions About Portraits From Photographs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Annie Leibovitz is a portrait photographer who was propelled to fame as a photographer for Rolling Stone. Her photographs for some of the most iconic individuals and groups in pop culture would shape the look of the publication and cement her style in American art history. Shop a selection of Annie Leibovitz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A “field photograph” may refer to the concept of Depth of Field (DoF), which is controlled by the lens aperture diameter. A deep depth of field means that all near and far objects are in focus. With narrow depth, only a small part of the image is in focus, and with a shallow depth of field, the emphasis is on just the aspect of your photo that you want to highlight. This field is different depending on the properties of your lens, sensor and camera settings. Find a collection of antique and vintage photographs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Genres include landscape photography, aerial photography, action photography, portrait photography, architectural photography, macro photography, black-and-white photography, high-speed photography, long-exposure photography, micro photography, panoramic photography and time-lapse photography.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Artistic photography may refer to photography that is not representational, which is the term that is used to define photography that merely takes in the scene that a photographer experiences. In an artistic photograph, the artist tries to create a scene that is prized more for its beauty than realness. Find various kinds of artistic photographs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Hans Holbein the Younger was the German portrait painter of the 1500s known for his photographic-like realism. Due to his incredible skill, Holbein established himself as a successful court painter in England. In addition to painting, Holbein was an accomplished printmaker, and his prints circulated widely through Europe. Some of his most famous works include The Ambassadors, Portrait of Henry VIII and Portrait of Sir Thomas Moore. Shop a wide range of portrait art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are many photographers that have photographed Audrey Hepburn. Bob Willoughby is famous for photographing the actress.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    A large-scale photograph is a photo that is larger than standard sizes. The ability to produce these oversized images emerged in the 1980s, and artists like Cindy Sherman and Jeff Wall began to use them in their work. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of photographic art from some of the world's top galleries.
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    Jim Marshall photographed a number of famous musicians. Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Jim Morrison, the Allman Brothers, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, Jefferson Airplane, Led Zeppelin and The Who are among those who posed for the American photographer. You'll find a collection of Jim Marshall photographic art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Helen Levitt mostly photographed street scenes. Specifically, she captured images of daily life in areas of New York City that were home to working-class families. Levitt was born in New York City in 1913 and died there in 2009. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Helen Levitt photographic art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    No one knows for sure who the first female photographer was. However, some historians credit Sarah Anne Bright with being the first woman to capture a photographic image in 1839. Others believe that Constance Fox Talbot earned the achievement that same year. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of photographic art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous motion photographer is Eadweard Muybridge. He was responsible for creating some of the most important and groundbreaking photographic studies of motion. He has been referred to as “the father of the motion picture” for his innovative camera use, groundbreaking artistic expression and detailed scientific study of movement. Muybridge is best known for expanding and experimenting with the camera’s ability to capture and freeze motion, as he developed a set of multiple cameras with synchronized shutters. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Eadweard Muybridge photography.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Slim Aarons is arguably the best-known photographer of the rich and famous, although many other photographers have also taken photos of celebrities. However, Aarons stands out for having captured the 20th century’s international jet set and creating images that are at once candid and polished. Some notable people he immortalized in his images include Lauren Bacall, Tony Curtis, Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, James Stewart, Humphrey Bogart, Princess Grace of Monaco, Jackie Kennedy, Imelda Marcos and Mick Jagger. Find a variety of Slim Aarons photography on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Helen Levitt photographed everyday scenes of life in working class neighborhoods located throughout New York, New York. Her work helped to establish street photography as an art form. You can find a range of Helen Levitt photographic art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Terry O'Neill photographed many celebrities over the course of his career. The British photographer is especially well known for his photographs of musicians like Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Elton John, David Bowie and The Who. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Terry O'Neill photographic art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Brett Weston largely photographed landscapes and natural forms like various species of plant. You can see these subjects in his works Dunes, Oceano; Holland Canal; and Mendenhall Glacier. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Brett Weston photographic art.
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    American pinup model Bettie Page collaborated with a variety of photographers, but perhaps most notably worked with Bunny Yeager. It was this collaboration that resulted in the famous ‘Jungle Bettie’ photoshoot. Shop a range of authentic Bettie Page pieces from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The first surviving photograph, taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, depicts an upstairs window in the Burgundy region of France.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous photographer Slim is Slim Aarons. An American photographer, he captured the 20th century’s international jet set — U.S. socialites, European royalty, Hollywood stars — at play in sun-kissed locales like Monaco, Saint-Tropez and Palm Beach. Committed to eschewing makeup and artificial lighting, Aarons created images that are at once candid and polished, combining the relaxed posture of his subjects, who trusted him to document their lives, with the visual sharpness of a seasoned art director. Having gotten his start taking pictures for the U.S. military magazine Yank during World War II, he contributed over the course of his career to Life, Town and Country and Holiday magazines and published several books. Shop a collection of Slim Aarons photography on 1stDibs.
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    The famous photographer Watson is Albert Watson. His manipulation of contrast and superior sense of composition distinguish his portraits of celebrities and models. With an emphasis on the formal and sculptural properties of the human body, Watson's images have appeared in numerous American and European fashion magazines and in museum and gallery exhibitions. Shop a diverse assortment of Albert Watson photography on 1stDibs.
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    The most famous photographer in Brazil is arguably Sebastião Salgado. He is a Brazilian social documentary photographer and photojournalist who has traveled to over 120 countries for his photographic projects. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including the Eugene Smith Award for Humanitarian Photography, an ICP Infinity Award and a Hasselblad Award. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Sebastião Salgado photographic art.