Black and White Photography for Sale

Photography, Bridge Pool, Mauro Ochoa

Bridge Pool

Mauro Ochoa

Photography - 30 x 30 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 inch

$566

Photography, A primera hora, Mauro Ochoa

A primera hora

Mauro Ochoa

Photography - 31 x 42 cm Photography - 12.2 x 16.5 inch

$622

Photography, Arreo, Mauro Ochoa

Arreo

Mauro Ochoa

Photography - 29 x 45 cm Photography - 11.4 x 17.7 inch

$622

Photography, Bubbles, Mauro Ochoa

Bubbles

Mauro Ochoa

Photography - 28 x 40 cm Photography - 11 x 15.7 inch

$566

Photography, Lanin desde la pampa., Mauro Ochoa

Lanin desde la pampa.

Mauro Ochoa

Photography - 33 x 50 cm Photography - 13 x 19.7 inch

$849

Photography, Aguas Abajo, Mauro Ochoa

Aguas Abajo

Mauro Ochoa

Photography - 32 x 58 cm Photography - 12.6 x 22.8 inch

$849

Photography, Alambrado, Mauro Ochoa

Alambrado

Mauro Ochoa

Photography - 26 x 40 cm Photography - 10.2 x 15.7 inch

$566

Photography, La Mirada, Mauro Ochoa

La Mirada

Mauro Ochoa

Photography - 33 x 40 cm Photography - 13 x 15.7 inch

$622

Photography, Lagoon Diver, Richard Dunkley

Lagoon Diver

Richard Dunkley

Photography - 38.1 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm Photography - 15 x 12 x 1 inch

$333

Photography, Sussex Beach, Richard Dunkley

Sussex Beach

Richard Dunkley

Photography - 50.8 x 76.2 cm Photography - 20 x 30 inch

$466

Photography, Flower poem: gravity, Jihun Ju

Flower poem: gravity

Jihun Ju

Photography - 59.4 x 42 x 0.1 cm Photography - 23.4 x 16.5 x 0 inch

$450

Photography, Milan, the Duomo, Fabien Olart

Milan, the Duomo

Fabien Olart

Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$566

Photography, Tenerife, the palm trees, Fabien Olart

Tenerife, the palm trees

Fabien Olart

Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$566

Photography, Deauville, the beach, Fabien Olart

Deauville, the beach

Fabien Olart

Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$566

Photography, Prague, on Charles Bridge, Fabien Olart

Prague, on Charles Bridge

Fabien Olart

Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$566

Photography, Rovinj, mirror on the Adriatic, Fabien Olart

Rovinj, mirror on the Adriatic

Fabien Olart

Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$566

Photography, Porto, the city, Fabien Olart

Porto, the city

Fabien Olart

Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$566

Photography, Rome, Trevi Fountain selfies, Fabien Olart

Rome, Trevi Fountain selfies

Fabien Olart

Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$566

Photography, Bristol, hot air balloons, Fabien Olart

Bristol, hot air balloons

Fabien Olart

Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$566

Photography, Vukovar, the railway station, Fabien Olart

Vukovar, the railway station

Fabien Olart

Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$566

Photography, Deauville, the sea, Fabien Olart

Deauville, the sea

Fabien Olart

Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$566

Photography, Voltaire, Amrita Bilimoria

Voltaire

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 114.3 x 76.2 x 0.5 cm Photography - 45 x 30 x 0.2 inch

$3,000

Photography, Kalinychta, Amrita Bilimoria

Kalinychta

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 95.5 x 101.6 x 0.5 cm Photography - 37.6 x 40 x 0.2 inch

$3,000

Photography, Contretemps, Juliette Wegrzyk

Contretemps

Juliette Wegrzyk

Photography - 45 x 60 x 0.01 cm Photography - 17.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$736

Photography, sans titre, Juliette Wegrzyk

sans titre

Juliette Wegrzyk

Photography - 45 x 60 x 0.01 cm Photography - 17.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$905

Photography, Hula Girl, Richard Dunkley

Hula Girl

Richard Dunkley

Photography - 61 x 50.8 cm Photography - 24 x 20 inch

$399

Photography, Behind the Veil, Amrita Bilimoria

Behind the Veil

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 83.8 x 65 x 0.5 cm Photography - 33 x 25.6 x 0.2 inch

$2,700

Photography, Heatwave, Amrita Bilimoria

Heatwave

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 114.3 x 76.2 x 0.5 cm Photography - 45 x 30 x 0.2 inch

$3,000

Photography, End of the Affair 1, Richard Dunkley

End of the Affair 1

Richard Dunkley

Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 cm Photography - 16 x 20 inch

$532

Photography, Freedom, Richard Dunkley

Freedom

Richard Dunkley

Photography - 48.3 x 61 x 2.5 cm Photography - 19 x 24 x 1 inch

$466

Photography, Training camp 3, Richard Dunkley

Training camp 3

Richard Dunkley

Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 1 inch

$399

Photography, Flamenco, Maria V, Richard Dunkley

Flamenco, Maria V

Richard Dunkley

Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Photography - 16 x 20 x 1 inch

$333

Photography, Assignation 3, Richard Dunkley

Assignation 3

Richard Dunkley

Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 x 1.3 cm Photography - 16 x 20 x 0.5 inch

$399

Photography, Les Deux Magots, Richard Dunkley

Les Deux Magots

Richard Dunkley

Photography - 50.8 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm Photography - 20 x 16 x 1 inch

$399

Photography, Boxer boys, Richard Dunkley

Boxer boys

Richard Dunkley

Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 1 inch

$399

Photography, Ben Stiller, Noa Grayevsky

Ben Stiller

Noa Grayevsky

Photography - 76.2 x 55.87 x 5.08 cm Photography - 30 x 22 x 2 inch

$11,316

Photography, Arbres ( Neiges), Adrianna MJW

Arbres ( Neiges)

Adrianna MJW

Photography - 80 x 50 x 2 cm Photography - 31.5 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$2,829

Photography, Megeve Winter, Adrianna MJW

Megeve Winter

Adrianna MJW

Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$453

Photography, E5, Jean-Paul Veison Marcelli

E5

Jean-Paul Veison Marcelli

Photography - 20 x 30 x 0.3 cm Photography - 7.9 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$178

Photography, E4, Jean-Paul Veison Marcelli

E4

Jean-Paul Veison Marcelli

Photography - 20 x 30 x 0.3 cm Photography - 7.9 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$178

Photography, Tramontana XI, Amrita Bilimoria

Tramontana XI

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 61 x 91.4 x 0.5 cm Photography - 24 x 36 x 0.2 inch

$2,500

Photography, The Crafty Fox, Amrita Bilimoria

The Crafty Fox

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 127 x 94.5 x 0.5 cm Photography - 50 x 37.2 x 0.2 inch

$5,000

Photography, Cleared for Takeoff, Amrita Bilimoria

Cleared for Takeoff

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 77 x 121.9 x 0.5 cm Photography - 30.3 x 48 x 0.2 inch

$3,000

Photography, Bloodlines 07, Amrita Bilimoria

Bloodlines 07

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 76.2 x 93.7 x 0.5 cm Photography - 30 x 36.9 x 0.2 inch

$2,600

Photography, 99°, Amrita Bilimoria

99°

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 78.7 x 66.8 x 0.5 cm Photography - 31 x 26.3 x 0.2 inch

$2,150

Photography, The Accelerator, Amrita Bilimoria

The Accelerator

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 77.7 x 101.6 x 0.5 cm Photography - 30.6 x 40 x 0.2 inch

$2,850

Photography, Bloodlines 03, Amrita Bilimoria

Bloodlines 03

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 x 0.5 cm Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.2 inch

$3,100

Photography, The Equestrienne, Amrita Bilimoria

The Equestrienne

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 116.8 x 79.8 x 0.5 cm Photography - 46 x 31.4 x 0.2 inch

$3,000

Photography, Silent Giant, Drew Doggett

Silent Giant

Drew Doggett

Photography - 61 x 61 x 0.3 cm Photography - 24 x 24 x 0.1 inch

$4,232

Photography, Wisdom's Keepers, Drew Doggett

Wisdom's Keepers

Drew Doggett

Photography - 61 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm Photography - 24 x 36 x 0.1 inch

$3,253

Photography, Dans la Bible, Jean-Guy Nakars

Dans la Bible

Jean-Guy Nakars

Photography - 60 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$306

Photography, Chapeau l'Artiste, Jean-Guy Nakars

Chapeau l'Artiste

Jean-Guy Nakars

Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$306

Photography, L'Homme au chapeau, Jean-Guy Nakars

L'Homme au chapeau

Jean-Guy Nakars

Photography - 60 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$306

Photography, Love in Bloom, Robert Jaso

Love in Bloom

Robert Jaso

Photography - 118 x 80 x 5 cm Photography - 46.5 x 31.5 x 2 inch

$5,092

Photography, End of the Affair 2, Richard Dunkley

End of the Affair 2

Richard Dunkley

Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 cm Photography - 16 x 20 inch

$333

Photography, Lisbon Noir, Richard Dunkley

Lisbon Noir

Richard Dunkley

Photography - 50.8 x 61 cm Photography - 20 x 24 inch

$399

Photography, Ralph Lauren, Noa Grayevsky

Ralph Lauren

Noa Grayevsky

Photography - 76.2 x 55.87 x 5.08 cm Photography - 30 x 22 x 2 inch

$11,316

Photography, Flower by open, Jean-Guy Nakars

Flower by open

Jean-Guy Nakars

Photography - 40 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$225

Photography, Flower by close, Jean-Guy Nakars

Flower by close

Jean-Guy Nakars

Photography - 40 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$225

Photography, La Fenêtre, Jean-Guy Nakars

La Fenêtre

Jean-Guy Nakars

Photography - 20 x 30 x 0.1 cm Photography - 7.9 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$169

Photography, Alpinistes sur l’Ober, Thomas Crauwels

Alpinistes sur l’Ober

Thomas Crauwels

Photography - 90 x 180 x 1 cm Photography - 35.4 x 70.9 x 0.4 inch

$5,134

Photography, Matterhorn/Cervin – Obergabelhorn – Dent d’Hérens, Thomas Crauwels

Matterhorn/Cervin – Obergabelhorn – Dent d’Hérens

Thomas Crauwels

Photography - 100 x 100 x 1 cm Photography - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch

$3,879

Photography, Massif du Mont Blanc, Thomas Crauwels

Massif du Mont Blanc

Thomas Crauwels

Photography - 90 x 180 x 1 cm Photography - 35.4 x 70.9 x 0.4 inch

$4,449

Photography, Panorama sur le Mont-Blanc, Thomas Crauwels

Panorama sur le Mont-Blanc

Thomas Crauwels

Photography - 70 x 210 x 1 cm Photography - 27.6 x 82.7 x 0.4 inch

$3,993

Photography, Grandes Jorasses, Thomas Crauwels

Grandes Jorasses

Thomas Crauwels

Photography - 100 x 150 x 1 cm Photography - 39.4 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch

$4,564

Photography, Alpinistes depuis le Mont-Blanc, Thomas Crauwels

Alpinistes depuis le Mont-Blanc

Thomas Crauwels

Photography - 100 x 150 x 1 cm Photography - 39.4 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch

$4,564

Photography, Chenal de Ploumanac'h /, Didier Cormillot

Chenal de Ploumanac'h /

Didier Cormillot

Photography - 60 x 80 cm Photography - 23.6 x 31.5 inch

$306

Photography, Gbedu Enter Body (Groove), Kamal Obat

Gbedu Enter Body (Groove)

Kamal Obat

Photography - 58.4 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm Photography - 23 x 18 x 1 inch

$300 $255

Photography, Journey to Kilimanjaro, Drew Doggett

Journey to Kilimanjaro

Drew Doggett

Photography - 41.9 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm Photography - 16.5 x 36 x 0.1 inch

$2,500

Photography, Infinite, Drew Doggett

Infinite

Drew Doggett

Photography - 45.7 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm Photography - 18 x 36 x 0.1 inch

$2,500

Photography, Rhythm and Poise, Drew Doggett

Rhythm and Poise

Drew Doggett

Photography - 55.9 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm Photography - 22 x 36 x 0.1 inch

$2,500

Photography, Ceasar, Capturing the Essence of a Human Face, Robert Jaso

Ceasar, Capturing the Essence of a Human Face

Robert Jaso

Photography - 118 x 80 cm Photography - 46.5 x 31.5 inch

$6,224

Photography, Smoke, Jean-Guy Nakars

Smoke

Jean-Guy Nakars

Photography - 30 x 53.3 x 0.1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 21 x 0 inch

$282

Photography, Une Prière, Jean-Guy Nakars

Une Prière

Jean-Guy Nakars

Photography - 60 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$306

Photography, Le Roi de la baie, Philippe Grincourt

Le Roi de la baie

Philippe Grincourt

Photography - 39 x 59 x 0.3 cm Photography - 15.4 x 23.2 x 0.1 inch

$509

Photography, L'équilibre parfait, Philippe Grincourt

L'équilibre parfait

Philippe Grincourt

Photography - 39 x 59 x 0.3 cm Photography - 15.4 x 23.2 x 0.1 inch

$509

Photography, Lavillo, Philippe Grincourt

Lavillo

Philippe Grincourt

Photography - 39 x 59 x 0.3 cm Photography - 15.4 x 23.2 x 0.1 inch

$509

Photography, Porte de l'Enfer, Philippe Grincourt

Porte de l'Enfer

Philippe Grincourt

Photography - 39 x 59 x 0.3 cm Photography - 15.4 x 23.2 x 0.1 inch

$509

Photography, Sainte Barbe, Philippe Grincourt

Sainte Barbe

Philippe Grincourt

Photography - 39 x 59 x 0.3 cm Photography - 15.4 x 23.2 x 0.1 inch

$509

Photography, Wonderland : Faith II & Return, Ellie Sass (Sassayiannis)

Wonderland : Faith II & Return

Ellie Sass (Sassayiannis)

Photography - 50 x 70 x 0.1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$441

Photography, Wonderland : Portrait - Return, Ellie Sass (Sassayiannis)

Wonderland : Portrait - Return

Ellie Sass (Sassayiannis)

Photography - 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$441

Photography, Masked Queens - Prayer&Repentance, Ellie Sass (Sassayiannis)

Masked Queens - Prayer&Repentance

Ellie Sass (Sassayiannis)

Photography - 42 x 30 x 0.1 cm Photography - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$362

Photography, Masked Queens - Grounding, Ellie Sass (Sassayiannis)

Masked Queens - Grounding

Ellie Sass (Sassayiannis)

Photography - 42 x 30 x 0.1 cm Photography - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$362

Photography, Spiritual Freedom - Deliverance, Ellie Sass (Sassayiannis)

Spiritual Freedom - Deliverance

Ellie Sass (Sassayiannis)

Photography - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$543

Photography, Spiritual Freedom - Prayer, Ellie Sass (Sassayiannis)

Spiritual Freedom - Prayer

Ellie Sass (Sassayiannis)

Photography - 50 x 70 x 0.1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$543

Photography, Horizon 14, LN Le Cheviller

Horizon 14

LN Le Cheviller

Photography - 47 x 70 x 0.1 cm Photography - 18.5 x 27.6 x 0 inch

$509

Photography, Portrait of a Silverback, Drew Doggett

Portrait of a Silverback

Drew Doggett

Photography - 91.4 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 36 x 27 x 0.1 inch

$2,500

Photography, Arbres - 2049, Yann Gaillot

Arbres - 2049

Yann Gaillot

Photography - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$407

Photography, Protection, Jean-Guy Nakars

Protection

Jean-Guy Nakars

Photography - 90 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 35.4 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$316

Photography, Derrière la maison, Jean-Guy Nakars

Derrière la maison

Jean-Guy Nakars

Photography - 42 x 55.5 x 0.1 cm Photography - 16.5 x 21.9 x 0 inch

$508

Photography, Be lighting, Jean-Guy Nakars

Be lighting

Jean-Guy Nakars

Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$225

Photography, L'ombre d'un Pêcheur, Jean-Guy Nakars

L'ombre d'un Pêcheur

Jean-Guy Nakars

Photography - 60 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$225

Photography, Fog tide, Jean-Guy Nakars

Fog tide

Jean-Guy Nakars

Photography - 60 x 90 x 0.1 cm Photography - 23.6 x 35.4 x 0 inch

$395

Black and White Photography for Sale

Black and white photography is today one of countless photographic techniques and yet it was at one time the only type of photography available. This is the reason why it often tends to be associated with historical works and a vintage feel.

In the 1830s, Nièpce discovered how to print images onto metal plates. When he died in 1833, Louis Daguerre, followed by Francois Arago, continued to develop his research, resulting in the invention of the daguerreotype which consisted of an image printed onto a silver plate when exposed to the light. Together they invented photography.

The first black and white photos began to appear. Initially used for research purposes, photography started to spread as daguerreotype studios opened everywhere. Black and white portraits immortalized the faces of the upper middle classes and would later be used to capture all members of society. Celebrities were also a popular subject choice and many photographers specialized in taking their portraits, as Jean-Loup Sieff did all throughout his career almost a century after the invention of photography.

The first colored photographs soon followed. The technique was invented as early as 1860 but was not put to use until a century later. In the meantime, many unforgettable artists began to demonstrate their talents for art photography. Street photography, for example, was a key trend during the 20th century, with major photographers such as Robert Doisneau, Brassi and Henri Cartier-Bresson capturing the urban landscape of the time. All three were masters of taking candid photos. They succeeded in making fleeting moments last forever in monochrome images. Sometimes humorous, sometimes romantic, or even just a little bizarre, they take us back in time to days gone by. Looking at such rare and fragile moments can be like going through old postcards from the past, and although we enjoy looking at them, they can provoke a sense of nostalgia and melancholy.

In the United States, the humanist Walker Evans led the way for black and white photography, capturing the daily life of modern America with his analogue camera, whether it be in the New York subway or on the highways of the Deep South. A little later, Robert Frank photographed the faces of America and the American people with his remarkable black and white shots, recognizable thanks to his highly distinctive photographic technique and composition.

Of course, black and white photography is not limited to the representation of everyday scenes. It can also sublimate landscapes, as demonstrated by Kasra's shots. The black and white blend perfectly with the long exposure to create an effect of softness, floating and the passage of time quite exceptional. We could also mention Michael Kenna and Ricky Cohete who particularly excel in this field.

Some works fascinate by the perfect complementarity of these two colors: black, which is often associated with nothingness and sadness, and white, which is associated with light and hope. In the West at least, because it can have a completely opposite meaning in other cultures like Japan. The union of these two shades accentuates the contrasts and highlights the forms in a sober and elegant way. It often directs our attention to a single subject.

Often used to provoke a feeling of nostalgia, black and white unconsciously inscribes the works in history by conveying a timeless message, frozen in time.

Artsper invites you to take a stroll through time with this selection of works by Brno Del Zou, Yevgeniy Repiashenko, Emmanuelle Barbaras, Bert Stern, Alexander Benz and Hervé Gloaguen.

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What does black and white mean in photography?

In photography, black and white means that all color has been removed from the image, leaving just shades of gray that span from black to white. This can either be done digitally or by using black and white film. 

What is good about black and white photography?

Many photographers and artists use black and white photography because it removes the distraction of color from an image. This can draw more focus to elements of the image such as the facial expression or gesture of the subject, the composition, or the shapes and textures.

What techniques are used in black and white photography?

Black and white photography is generally shot using the same equipment as color photography (although if film, using black and white film), but artists may optimise their results by looking for high contrast images, light sources, and interesting textures.