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Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

American, 1955-2009

Luke Smalley was an American artist known for his photographic work, which pairs a coolly minimalist aesthetic with a retro nostalgia. Images from his early career were inspired by fitness manuals and yearbooks c. 1910. This is not surprising, since Smalley graduated with a degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University and worked for several years as a model and personal trainer. He shot the bulk of his photographs in his home state of Pennsylvania. Smalley used real high school athletes as models, who engaged in unusual, imaginary competitions he conceived, designing and crafting many of the outfits and equipment himself.

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Artist: Luke Smalley
Now What?

Now What?

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Laundry

Laundry

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

1st Year Anniversary

1st Year Anniversary

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Dustin, Rowing Machine I

Dustin, Rowing Machine I

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print (Edition of 15) Stamped and numbered, verso 14 x 11 inches, sheet 7 x 5 inches, image From the series, "Gymnasium" This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loca...

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1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sit-Up

Sit-Up

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Please note that prices increase as editions sell. Luke Smalley was an American artist known for his photographic work, which pairs a coolly minimalist aesthetic with a retro nostalgia. Images from his early in his career were inspired by fitness manuals and yearbooks c. 1910. This is not surprising since Smalley graduated with a degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University and worked for a number of years as a model and personal trainer. Smalley shot the bulk of his photographs in his home state of Pennsylvania, using real high school athletes as models. “Exercise at Home” is Luke Smalley’s second major body of work. Shot in and around the tiny Pennsylvania town the artist called home, Smalley revisits themes of adolescent growing pains acted out under the guise of earnest athleticism. Teenagers engage in simple yet strange competitions meant to establish their standings amongst one another. Two youths practice boating safety...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Untitled (Group Shower)

Untitled (Group Shower)

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

High School Wrestlers Against Tree

High School Wrestlers Against Tree

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print (Edition of 10) Stamped and numbered, verso 14 x 11 inches, sheet 12 x 9 inches, image From the series, "Gymnasium" This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...

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1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Youth
Youth

Youth

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print Stamped and numbered, verso 14 x 11 inches, sheet 5 x 7 inches, image (Edition of 15) 20 x 16 inches, sheet 12 x 15.75 inches, image (Edition of 10) From the ...

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1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Donkey Basketball

Donkey Basketball

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Please n...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Sasha

Sasha

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 24 x 20 inches (Edition of 10) 40 x 30 inches (Edition of 5) 60 x 50 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Please note that prices increase as editions sell. Luke Smalley was an American artist known for his photographic work, which pairs a coolly minimalist aesthetic with a retro nostalgia. Images from his early in his career were inspired by fitness manuals and yearbooks c. 1910. This is not surprising since Smalley graduated with a degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University and worked for a number of years as a model and personal trainer. Smalley shot the bulk of his photographs in his home state of Pennsylvania, using real high school athletes as models. “Exercise at Home” is Luke Smalley’s second major body of work. Shot in and around the tiny Pennsylvania town the artist called home, Smalley revisits themes of adolescent growing pains acted out under the guise of earnest athleticism. Teenagers engage in simple yet strange competitions meant to establish their standings amongst one another. Two youths practice boating safety...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Exercise at Home

Exercise at Home

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5 + 1 AP) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Please note that prices increase as editions sell. Luke Smalley was an American artist known for his photographic work, which pairs a coolly minimalist aesthetic with a retro nostalgia. Images from his early in his career were inspired by fitness manuals and yearbooks c. 1910. This is not surprising since Smalley graduated with a degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University and worked for a number of years as a model and personal trainer. Smalley shot the bulk of his photographs in his home state of Pennsylvania, using real high school athletes as models. “Exercise at Home” is Luke Smalley’s second major body of work. Shot in and around the tiny Pennsylvania town the artist called home, Smalley revisits themes of adolescent growing pains acted out under the guise of earnest athleticism. Teenagers engage in simple yet strange competitions meant to establish their standings amongst one another. Two youths practice boating safety...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

High School Wrestlers
High School Wrestlers

High School Wrestlers

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso 13.5 x 11 inches, sheet 7 x 5 inches, image (Edition of 15) 24 x 20 inches, sheet 20 x 16 inches, image (Edition of 10) From the series, "Gymnasium" This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Please note that prices increase as editions sell. Luke Smalley was an American artist known for his photographic work, which pairs a coolly minimalist aesthetic with a retro nostalgia. Images from his early in his career were inspired by fitness manuals and yearbooks c. 1910. This is not surprising since Smalley graduated with a degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University and worked for a number of years as a model and personal trainer. Smalley shot the bulk of his photographs in his home state of Pennsylvania. He used real high school...

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1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Sunday Drive)

Untitled (Sunday Drive)

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10 + 2 APs) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5 + 1 AP) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Please note that prices increase as editions sell. Luke Smalley was an American artist known for his photographic work, which pairs a coolly minimalist aesthetic with a retro nostalgia. Images from his early in his career were inspired by fitness manuals and yearbooks c. 1910. This is not surprising since Smalley graduated with a degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University and worked for a number of years as a model and personal trainer. Smalley shot the bulk of his photographs in his home state of Pennsylvania. “Sunday Drive...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Morning Shower

Morning Shower

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Untitled (Memories)

Untitled (Memories)

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Untitled (Window)

Untitled (Window)

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Cyclists

Cyclists

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print Stamped and numbered, verso 11 x 14 inches, sheet 5 x 7 inches, image (Edition of 15) 16 x 20 inches, sheet 11.5 x 16 inches, image (Edition of 15) From the se...

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1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

HD

HD

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print Stamped and numbered, verso 14 x 11 inches, sheet 7 x 5 inches, image (Edition of 15) 20 x 16 inches, sheet 15.75 x 12 inches, image (Edition of 10) From the ...

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1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Tattooing)

Untitled (Tattooing)

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Break Time

Break Time

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Untitled (Make Up)

Untitled (Make Up)

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Acrobat (Football on Feet)

Acrobat (Football on Feet)

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print (Edition of 15) Stamped and numbered, verso 14 x 11 inches, sheet 4 x 6 inches, image (each) From the series, "Gymnasium" This photograph is offered by ClampAr...

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1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Boating Instruction

Boating Instruction

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Please note that prices increase as editions sell. Luke Smalley was an American artist known for his photographic work, which pairs a coolly minimalist aesthetic with a retro nostalgia. Images from his early in his career were inspired by fitness manuals and yearbooks c. 1910. This is not surprising since Smalley graduated with a degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University and worked for a number of years as a model and personal trainer. Smalley shot the bulk of his photographs in his home state of Pennsylvania, using real high school athletes as models. “Exercise at Home” is Luke Smalley’s second major body of work. Shot in and around the tiny Pennsylvania town the artist called home, Smalley revisits themes of adolescent growing pains acted out under the guise of earnest athleticism. Teenagers engage in simple yet strange competitions meant to establish their standings amongst one another. Two youths practice boating safety...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Untitled (Floor Cleaning)

Untitled (Floor Cleaning)

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Untitled (Visitor)

Untitled (Visitor)

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

Indian Club Portrait III

Indian Club Portrait III

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Gelatin silver print (Edition of 15) Stamped and numbered, verso 14 x 11 inches, sheet 5.5 x 4 inches, image From the series, "Gymnasium" This photograph is offered by ClampArt, lo...

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1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Wooden Dumbbells

Wooden Dumbbells

By Luke Smalley

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) 50 x 60 inches (Edition of 3) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Please note that prices increase as editions sell. Luke Smalley was an American artist known for his photographic work, which pairs a coolly minimalist aesthetic with a retro nostalgia. Images from his early in his career were inspired by fitness manuals and yearbooks c. 1910. This is not surprising since Smalley graduated with a degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University and worked for a number of years as a model and personal trainer. Smalley shot the bulk of his photographs in his home state of Pennsylvania, using real high school athletes as models. “Exercise at Home” is Luke Smalley’s second major body of work. Shot in and around the tiny Pennsylvania town the artist called home, Smalley revisits themes of adolescent growing pains acted out under the guise of earnest athleticism. Teenagers engage in simple yet strange competitions meant to establish their standings amongst one another. Two youths practice boating safety...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Luke Smalley Portrait Photography

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C Print

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Donkey Basketball

Donkey Basketball

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Digital C-print Stamped and numbered, verso 20 x 24 inches (Edition of 10) 30 x 40 inches (Edition of 5) This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Please note that prices increase as editions sell. Luke Smalley was an American artist known for his photographic work, which pairs a coolly minimalist aesthetic with a retro nostalgia. Images from his early in his career were inspired by fitness manuals and yearbooks c. 1910. This is not surprising since Smalley graduated with a degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University and worked for a number of years as a model and personal trainer. Smalley shot the bulk of his photographs in his home state of Pennsylvania, using real high school athletes as models. “Exercise at Home” is Luke Smalley’s second major body of work. Shot in and around the tiny Pennsylvania town the artist called home, Smalley revisits themes of adolescent growing pains acted out under the guise of earnest athleticism. Teenagers engage in simple yet strange competitions meant to establish their standings amongst one another. Two youths practice boating...

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Luke Smalley portrait photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Luke Smalley portrait photography available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of portrait photography to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Luke Smalley in c print, silver gelatin print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Luke Smalley portrait photography, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Amy Touchette, Lissa Rivera, and Jen Davis. Luke Smalley portrait photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,500 and tops out at $3,750, while the average work can sell for $2,500.