Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

American, b. 1939

Ralph Gibson is an American master photographer best known for literally inventing a new language of photography in the 1970s. Gibson was born in Los Angeles on January 16, 1939. Ralph Gibson builds a narrative meaning through contextualization and surreal juxtaposition. He studied photography while in the US Navy and then at the San Francisco Art Institute. He began his professional career as an assistant to Dorothea Lange and went on to work with Robert Frank on two films. Gibson has maintained a lifelong fascination with books and book-making. Since the appearance in 1970 of the Somnambulist, his work has been steadily impelled towards the printed page. To date, he has produced over 40 monographs. His photographs are included in over 150 museum collections around the world and have appeared in hundreds of exhibitions. Gibson has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, a Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst Exchange in Berlin, a New York State Council of the Arts Fellowship and the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. The Rencontres d'Arles festival presented his work in 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1989 and 1994. His book Syntax received a mention for the Rencontres d'Arles Book Award in 1983. He was decorated as an Officier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and appointed Commandeur de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. His awards include the Leica Medal of Excellence Award, “150 Years of Photography” Award from the Photographic Society of Japan, a Grande Médaille de la Ville d'Arles and the Lucie Award for lifetime achievement. Gibson also received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from the University of Maryland and a second honorary doctorate from the Ohio Wesleyan University. He has worked exclusively with Leica for almost 50 years. Gibson currently lives in New York and travels frequently to Europe and Brazil.

Artist: Ralph Gibson

Ralph GibsonArchitectural Detail, Signed and Numbered Silver Gelatin Print by Ralph Gibson, 1975

$950

Architectural Detail, Signed and Numbered Silver Gelatin Print by Ralph Gibson

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Long Island City, NY

Gibson is a master of dramatic understatement. His high-contrast pictures - usually focusing on one geometric element (the corner of a room) or a single human gesture (the curve of a...

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1970s Abstract Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ralph GibsonRalph Gibson, Signed Art Edition No. 1–100 ‘Untitled, Elba, 1980' & Book, 2025

$1,500

Ralph Gibson, Signed Art Edition No. 1–100 ‘Untitled, Elba, 1980' & Book

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Limited Art Edition (No. 1–100), with the gelatin silver print Untitled (Elba, 1980), numbered and signed by Ralph Gibson. Edition of 100. Gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 in., in portf...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ralph GibsonRalph Gibson, Signed Art Edition No. 101–200 ‘Untitled, Sardegna 1980’ & Book, 2025

$1,500

Ralph Gibson, Signed Art Edition No. 101–200 ‘Untitled, Sardegna 1980’ & Book

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Limited Art Edition (No. 101–200), with the gelatin silver print Untitled (Sardegna, 1980), numbered and signed by Ralph Gibson. Edition of 100 Gelatin silver print, 11 x 14 in., in ...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ralph GibsonMan, Stick White Stripe, 1972

$2,900Sale Price|27% Off

Man, Stick White Stripe

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Denton, TX

Edition 15/25 Gelatin silver print 16 x 20 in. Signed and dated in pencil on print verso by Ralph Gibson

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1970s Post-Modern Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ralph GibsonTwo Nudes, c. 1970s/2003

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Two Nudes

By Ralph Gibson

Located in New York, NY

c. 1970s/2003 Signed and dated, recto Gelatin silver print (Edition of 50) 30 x 40 inches

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1970s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ralph GibsonSardinia, 2003

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Sardinia

By Ralph Gibson

Located in New York, NY

captured in the 1970s, printed in 2003 Signed and dated, recto Gelatin silver print (Edition 1 of 50) 30 x 40 inches

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Early 2000s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ralph GibsonUntitled (from the series "Chiaroscuro"), c. 1971-2000

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Untitled (from the series "Chiaroscuro")

By Ralph Gibson

Located in New York, NY

This is a black and white photograph by Ralph Gibson. Untitled (from the series “Chiaroscuro”) c. 1971-2000 Signed and dated, verso Gelatin silver print 20 x 16 inches, sheet Co...

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1970s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Leonard FreedPolicewoman Playing Tag, New York City, Gelatin Silver Photograph, 16x20, Signed, 1978

$3,500

H 16 in W 20 in

Policewoman Playing Tag, New York City, Gelatin Silver Photograph, 16x20, Signed

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

Policewoman Playing Tag, New York City, 1978 by Leonard Freed, is a 16” x 20” gelatin silver photograph from the photographer's Police Work series and book. The photograph from the estate is stamped verso (back of photo) and signed by Brigitte Freed (widow). A black and white modern photograph...

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1970s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Paul CaponigroShadows and Marbles, Cushing, ME Vintage Print, 2014

$2,000Sale Price|33% Off

H 8 in W 10 in

Shadows and Marbles, Cushing, ME Vintage Print

By Paul Caponigro

Located in Carmel, CA

Gelatin Silver Print, signed, titled, and dated on verso in pencil. Great Condition. Matted to 16x20"

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2010s Abstract Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Michael KennaPlane and Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2006

$5,000

H 7.75 in W 7.75 in D 0.1 in

Plane and Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Edition of 45 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered. Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imagery transports you to iconic and placid landscapes ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Leonard FreedKate #3, Gelatin Silver Photograph, Signed, 11x14, Female Nude Art, 2002

$2,250

H 14 in W 11 in

Kate #3, Gelatin Silver Photograph, Signed, 11x14, Female Nude Art

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

Freed captures the playfulness and sensuality of a very self-possessed young woman in Kate #3, 2002 in the photographer's Female nude series "Kate." This is an 11" x 14" gelatin silv...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Leonard FreedStaircase and Classical Sculpture, Rome, Gelatin Silver Print, Signed, 24x20, 2000

$3,500

H 24 in W 20 in

Staircase and Classical Sculpture, Rome, Gelatin Silver Print, Signed, 24x20

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

A gelatin silver estate print, 24" x 20" from the Freed archive, Rome, Italy, 2000 by Leonard Freed is a black and white contemporary photograph focused on the unexpected - a poetic and beautiful sighting - a classical sculpture in the stairwell of a modest Roman dwelling. The 24 x 20in photograph is stamped and signed on verso (back of photo) by Brigitte Freed, wife of the photographer. The photographer made numerous trips to Italy, especially to Rome and Naples, capturing everyday life, love, sadness, joy of family gatherings, food and leisure. Freed's photographs ultimately reflect the “Italian spirit,” the art of enjoying the moment, the culture, lifestyle, and beauty of a Latin country. In the US, Leonard Freed documented Little Italy in...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Leonard FreedKate #4, Gelatin Silver Photograph, Signed, 11x14, Female Nude Study, 2002

$2,500

H 11 in W 14 in

Kate #4, Gelatin Silver Photograph, Signed, 11x14, Female Nude Study

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

Kate #4, 2002 by American photographer Leonard Freed is in the photographer's female nude series "Kate." For the study of a female nude, model Kate is both yogini and photographer wh...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Burt GlinnStripper, Crazy Horse Saloon, Paris, France, 1956, Gelatin Silver Print, 8x10, 1956

$1,700

H 8 in W 10 in

Stripper, Crazy Horse Saloon, Paris, France, 1956, Gelatin Silver Print, 8x10

By Burt Glinn

Located in New york, NY

American photographer Burt Glinn's Stripper, Crazy Horse Saloon, Paris, 1956, is an 8" x 10" gelatin silver print, with notations and the photographer's magnum stamp on verso (back o...

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1950s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Arthur Steel‘The Upper Glasses’ by Arthur Steel Limited Edition, 1977 (printed later)

$2,395

H 13.5 in W 20 in

‘The Upper Glasses’ by Arthur Steel Limited Edition

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

‘The Picture Frame’ by Arthur Steel Paper size: 20 x 13.5 inches / 51 x 34 cm Framing options available. Note: Image unearthed January 2013. Arthur r...

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1970s Modern Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim AaronsNEW Slim Aarons 'Golf Spectators' Mid-century Modern Photography, 1955

$3,900

H 24 in W 24 in

NEW Slim Aarons 'Golf Spectators' Mid-century Modern Photography

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

A man wearing a bathrobe stands among the spectators at the Seminole Golf Club, Florida, circa 1955. Slim Aarons Golf Spectators 1955 Fiber Print Estate signature stamped and hand ...

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1950s Modern Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Leonard FreedNew York City, Vintage Photograph, Business, Gelatin Silver, Signed, 1981, 16x12, 1981

$3,600

H 16 in W 12 in

New York City, Vintage Photograph, Business, Gelatin Silver, Signed, 1981, 16x12

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

New York, New York, 1981 is by American photographer Leonard Freed. A 16" x 12" signed verso (on back), gelatin silver, also stamped vintage on verso, the subject is New York City of the 1980s. The photograph captures men in suits...

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1980s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Kurt HuttonStockings (1946) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print, 1946 (Printed Later)

$481

H 20 in W 24 in

Stockings (1946) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

By Kurt Hutton

Located in London, GB

Stockings (1946) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images) 1946: Three pairs of stockinged legs. Original Publication: Picture Post. Additional...

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1940s Modern Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Vintage Silver Gelatin Photo of Ibram Lassaw Modernist Sculpture (Photograph)

$1,000

H 10 in W 8 in

Vintage Silver Gelatin Photo of Ibram Lassaw Modernist Sculpture (Photograph)

Located in Surfside, FL

This is from the photogrpaher John A. Ferrari he shot work for Eva Hesse, Robert Mangold, Ronald Bladen and Sol Lewitt. It bears his stamp and label from Zabriskie Gallery. This is ...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Previously Available Items

Ralph GibsonMan, Stick White Strip, Signed and Numbered Silver Gelatin Print by Ralph Gibson, 1972

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H 31 in W 24 in

Man, Stick White Strip, Signed and Numbered Silver Gelatin Print by Ralph Gibson

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Long Island City, NY

Gibson is a master of dramatic understatement. His high-contrast pictures - usually focusing on one geometric element (the corner of a room) or a single human gesture (the curve of a...

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1970s Abstract Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ralph Gibson"Untitled" from the Somanmbulist, 1968

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H 20.75 in W 16.75 in D 1.5 in

"Untitled" from the Somanmbulist

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Astoria, NY

Ralph Gibson (American, b. 1939), "Untitled" from the Somnambulist, Vintage Gelatin Silver Print, 1968, artist stamp to the verso, with Joseph Bellows Gallery label to the reverse, e...

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1960s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ralph Gibson"Untitled" from the Somnambulist, 1970

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H 17.75 in W 14.75 in D 1.5 in

"Untitled" from the Somnambulist

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Astoria, NY

Ralph Gibson (American, b.1939), "Untitled", from the Somnambulist, Vintage Gelatin Silver Print, 1970, signed to the verso, ebonized wood frame. Image: 7.25" H x 4.75" W; frame: 17....

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1970s Contemporary Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ralph GibsonArrow with Drill, 1968

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H 9 in W 6 in D 0.1 in

Arrow with Drill

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Denton, TX

Signed and dated.

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1960s American Modern Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ralph GibsonLegs, Hair, T-shirt, 1974

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H 8 in W 12.5 in D 0.1 in

Legs, Hair, T-shirt

By Ralph Gibson

Located in Denton, TX

Edition of 25 Signed, dated and numbered From Days at Sea Portfolio

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1970s Other Art Style Ralph Gibson Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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