Jinx Staring, Florence by Ruth Orkin, 1951, Silver Gelatin Print
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Jinx Staring, Florence by Ruth Orkin presents a woman staring up at a detailed sculpture of two men.
Silver Gelatin
$1,750
VE Day, Times Square, NYC by Ruth Orkin, 1945, Silver Gelatin Print, Photography
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
This is a silver gelatin print with a blind stamp of Ruth Orkin's name on the print margin. On the back of the photograph, it is signed and titled by Ruth Orkin's estate, along with ...
Silver Gelatin
American Girl in Italy, Florence - Woman walking down street, city scene, men
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
*Images and video show print in size 16 x 20 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
Boy Jumping into Hudson River, NYC - Children playing, New York Scene, Summer
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Boy Jumping into Hudson River, NYC by Ruth Orkin is a black and white gelatin silver print of a child jumping off a building into the water below.
Silver Gelatin
$1,450
Man in Rain West 88th Street, NYC - New York, City Scene, Silhouette, Cars, Road
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Signed by Estate, titled, dated and copyright date in pencil on artist stamp. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
White Stoops, West 88th Street, NYC - New York City, City Scene, Snow, Winter
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
White Stoops, West 88th Street, NYC by Ruth Orkin is a black and white gelatin silver print of cars parked along the street, with a layer of snow covering the scene.
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
American Girl in Italy
By Ruth Orkin
Located in New York, NY
This print is stamped by the photographer's estate. Ruth Orkin was born in Massachussetts but grew up in Hollywood, where her mother was a silent film actress.
Silver Gelatin
Couple in MG, Florence, Italy
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Paper size: 16 x 20 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Marlon Brando, on set of “Julius Caesar"
By Ruth Orkin
Located in New York, NY
About the artist: A self-taught photographer, Ruth Orkin is perhaps best remembered for her iconic image titled “An American Girl in Italy,” 1951.
Silver Gelatin
Large Color Chromogenic Photograph C Print Candy Counter Michael Eastman Photo
By Michael Eastman
Located in Surfside, FL
Robert Anderson Gallery; Mirrors and Reflection Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Eugène Atget, Edouard Boubat, Brassaï, Rudy Burckhardt, Robert Doisneau, Michael Eastman, Gerard Petrus Fieret, ...
C Print
Floating Over Sheep Meadow, Central Park, 1971
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Hudson, NY
Ruth Orkin 1921 - 1985 c- print 11 x 14 in. signed and titled on the mat 1971
Color
Sheep Meadow, 6:00 a.m.
By Ruth Orkin
Located in New York, NY
A self-taught photographer, Ruth Orkin is perhaps best remembered for her iconic image titled “An American Girl in Italy,” 1951.
C Print
VE Day Times Square, 1945
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Signed by estate, titled, and copyright.
Silver Gelatin
Sold
H 46 in W 37 in
Large Color Chromogenic Photograph C Print Candy Counter Michael Eastman Photo
By Michael Eastman
Located in Surfside, FL
Robert Anderson Gallery; Mirrors and Reflection Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Eugène Atget, Edouard Boubat, Brassaï, Rudy Burckhardt, Robert Doisneau, Michael Eastman, Gerard Petrus Fieret, ...
C Print
Comic Book Readers, West Village, NYC
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Open Edition Blind stamp on print margin. Signed by Ruth Orkin Estate, titled, dated and copyright date in pencil on artist stamp.
Silver Gelatin
Sold
H 11 in W 14 in D 0.01 in
American Girl in Italy, Florence - Woman walking down street, city scene, men
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
*Images and video show print in size 16 x 20 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
Sold
H 11 in W 14 in D 0.01 in
Comic Book Readers, West Village, NYC - Children outside bookstore, street scene
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Signed by estate, titled, dated and copyright date in pencil on artist stamp. Ruth Orkin was an award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
White Trees, NYC
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Signed by estate, titled and copyright. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Color
Lucille Ball, "I Love Lucy" set, Hollywood, CA
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Gelatin silver print Paper size: 16 x 20 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
Lucille Ball, "I Love Lucy" set, Hollywood, CA
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Gelatin silver print Paper size: 16 x 20 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
White Stoops, West 88th Street, NYC
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Image size: 10 x 11 1/2 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
Man in Rain West 88th Street, NYC
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
., Image size: 12 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
American Girl in Italy
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
., Image size: 12 x 18 1/4 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
Lucille Ball, "I Love Lucy" set, Hollywood, CA
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Image size: 9 x 13 1/2 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
Boy jumping into Hudson River, NYC
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
., Image size: 12 1/2 x 10 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
Couple in MG, Florence, Italy
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Image size: 9 x 13 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
Lucille Ball, "I Love Lucy" set, Hollywood, CA
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Image size: 9 x 13 1/2 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
Jinx staring, Florence
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Available in additional size: 16 x 20 in., $1700 Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
American Girl in Italy
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
., Image size: 8 3/4 x 13 1/4 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
American Girl in Italy
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
., Image size: 8 3/4 x 13 1/4 in. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojournalist and filmmaker.
Silver Gelatin
Boy Jumping into Hudson River, Gansevoort Pier
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
Blind stamp on print margin. Signed by estate, titled, dated and copyright date in pencil on artist stamp. Paper size: 20 x 16 in., Image size: 18 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.
Silver Gelatin
Muted Autumn
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Greenwich, CT
Photographer of NYC in the fall
Photographic Paper
Jewish Refugees, Lydda Airport, Tel Aviv, Israel
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Greenwich, CT
Print of Jewish refugees at Lydda Airport, Tel Aviv, Israel
Photographic Paper
American Girl in Italy
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Greenwich, CT
Photograph of a young American woman walking hurriedly while catcalled by numerous Italian men.
Photographic Paper
White Stoops
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Greenwich, CT
Posthumous print
Silver Gelatin
Comic Book Stand, New York, gelatin silver, signed
By Morris Engel
Located in New york, NY
He is best known, however, for his films, with children as subjects, in the 1953 Little Fugitive, a collaboration with his wife, photographer Ruth Orkin. Little Fugitive influenced i...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Other
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
Metal
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
Brass
Amalfi Coast
By Ludwig Favre
Located in New York, NY
THIS PIECE IS AVAILABLE FRAMED. Please reach out to the gallery for additional information. ABOUT THIS ARTIST: Photographer Ludwig Favre was born in Senlis, France in 1976. Favre ...
Photographic Paper
$5,421
H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 1.58 in
Kate Moss, Nude Photography, 1994 by Herb Ritts, Custom Framed Vintage C Print
By Herb Ritts
Located in London, GB
For the 1994 Pirelli Calendar shot on the Paradise Island in the Bahamas, photographer Herb Ritts set out to capture in a series of nudes what he called “the gentle innocence” of Kat...
Glass, Wood, Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Pr...
$2,118
H 4.73 in W 6.7 in D 0.04 in
Kristine DeBell - Vintage Photo by Helmut Newton - 1970s
By Helmut Newton
Located in Roma, IT
Kristine DeBell is a vintage photo, realized b Helmut Newton in the 1970s. The artwork represent fashion model and actress in 1970s.
Photographic Paper
$3,000
H 20 in W 16 in
Woman in Sheer Dress, Silver Gelatin Black & White Photograph by Art Shay
By Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
At what appears to be a costume party, this beautiful woman, draped in a sheer tunic, must have been the center of attention. Dressed as Aphrodite, she clearly commands those aroun...
Silver Gelatin
$16,710 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$5,400
H 40 in W 60 in
Saint-Tropez Boucherie, French Riviera, Estate Edition Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the quintessence of French Riviera charm in Slim Aarons' iconic photograph, 'Saint-Tropez Boucherie,' on Rue des Commercants, Saint-Tropez, 1971. This image is a beautiful i...
Lambda
$7,500
H 11 in W 14 in
New York City, 1953 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography)
By Elliott Erwitt
Located in London, GB
New York City, 1953 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed later Availabl...
Silver Gelatin
Colorful Gemstone Tangram Puzzle
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
A luxurious version of the classic Tangram puzzle that you will invite guests to play with. Handmade from colorful semi-precious gemstones, the natural stone pieces allow for meditat...
Stone, Multi-gemstone
$3,000 / item
H 38.5 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather, Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather "Modernism, rebellin...
Walnut, Cane
$6,100
H 48 in W 72 in
Saint-Tropez Beach, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early-1970s photograph, taken by society photographer Slim Aarons, features people sunbathing on the beach at Saint-Tropez, on the French Riviera. This is an estate-stamped and...
Lambda
$1,800
H 13 in W 19 in
Diagonal Lift - Nude Female Balanced on a Pedestal, Black and White Photograph
By Doug Birkenheuer
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous female figure is balanced on a wooden pedestal with a stray hand on her torso. Her muscular figure is enhanced by the sepia tones and the play of light on the subject....
Silver Gelatin, Archival Pigment
$8,000
H 17 in W 19 in
"Carly Simon" Andy Warhol, Pop Art, Black and White, Celebrity Photograph
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
Andy Warhol Carly Simon, 1980 Stamped by The Estate of Andy Warhol on the reverse Gelatin silver print 10 x 8 inches Provenance The artist Estate of the artist Long-Sharp Gallery, I...
Silver Gelatin
There’s a lot to love about black and white photography.
The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. Some might argue that we’re naturally drawn to color photography because it’s the world we know best. This is a shared belief, particularly in the era of camera-phone photography, editing apps and the frenetic immediacy of sharing photos on social media. But when we look at black and white photography, we experience deep, rich shadows and tonal properties in a way that transfixes us. Composition and textures are crisp and engaging. We’re immediately drawn to the subjects of vintage street photography and continue to feel the emotional impact of decades-old photojournalism. The silhouettes of mountains in black and white landscape photography are particularly pronounced, while portrait photography and the skylines of urban cityscapes come to life in monochrome prints.
When decorating with fine photography, keep in mind that some color photographs may not be suitable for every space. However, you can be more daring with black and white photos. The gray tones are classic, sophisticated and generally introduce elegance to any corner of your home, which renders black and white prints amazingly versatile.
Black and white photography adapts to its surroundings like a chameleon might. A single large-scale black and white photograph above the sofa in your living room is going to work with any furniture style, and as some homeowners and designers today are working to introduce more muted tones and neutral palettes to dining rooms and bedrooms, the integration of black and white photography — a hallmark of minimalist decor — is a particularly natural choice for such a setting.
Another advantage to bringing black and white photography into your home is that you can style walls and add depth and character without worrying about disrupting an existing color scheme. Black and white photographs actually harmonize well with accent colors such as yellow, red and green. Your provocative Memphis Group lighting and bold Pierre Paulin seating will pair nicely with the black and white fine nude photography you’ve curated over the years.
Black and white photography also complements a variety of other art. Black and white photos pair well with drawings and etchings in monochromatic hues. They can also form part of specific color schemes. For example, you can place black and white prints in colored picture frames for a pop of color. And while there are no hard and fast rules, it’s best to keep black and white prints separate from color photographs. Color prints stand out in a room more than black and white prints do. Pairing them may detract attention from your black and white photography. Instead, dedicate separate walls or spaces to each.
Once you’ve selected the photography that best fits your space, you’ll need to decide how to hang the images. If you want to hang multiple photos, it’s essential to know how to arrange wall art. A proper arrangement can significantly enhance a living space.
On 1stDibs, explore a vast collection of compelling black and white photography by artists such as Mark Shaw, Jack Mitchell (a photographer you should know), Berenice Abbott and David Yarrow.