Black and White Photography for Sale

Photography, La Confianza, James Sparshatt

La Confianza

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40 x 50 cm

$785

Photography, American trails, James Sparshatt

American trails

James Sparshatt

Photography - 50 x 75 cm

$1,251

Photography, Floating memories 03, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Floating memories 03

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 x 0.3 cm

$903

Photography, Marilyn in the wedding veil, Bert Stern

Marilyn in the wedding veil

Bert Stern

Photography - 33 x 48 cm

$2,812

Photography, Twiggy and John Steed (Patrick Macnee), David Steen

Twiggy and John Steed (Patrick Macnee)

David Steen

Photography - 137 x 100 x 0.01 cm

$4,800

Photography, El amor, James Sparshatt

El amor

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40 x 50 cm

$784

Photography, Repose, Ian Wallace

Repose

Ian Wallace

Photography - 76.2 x 101.6 x 0.1 cm

$2,597

Photography, Autoportrait II, Feng Hatat

Autoportrait II

Feng Hatat

Photography - 50 x 35 x 2 cm

$678

Photography, Fresh News #1 - série Reflects & Transparencies, Anna Levesh

Fresh News #1 - série Reflects & Transparencies

Anna Levesh

Photography - 60 x 45 cm

$847

Photography, Kurt Cobain, Kevin Westenberg

Kurt Cobain

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 51 cm

$2,372

Photography, Titans, Drew Doggett

Titans

Drew Doggett

Photography - 68.6 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm

$1,650

Photography, Venise, San Giorgio, Olivier Perrin

Venise, San Giorgio

Olivier Perrin

Photography - 30 x 60 x 0.2 cm

$847

Photography, Digue, Charles Bayonne

Digue

Charles Bayonne

Photography - 40 x 60 x 5 cm

$621

Photography, Sur les toits, Charles Bayonne

Sur les toits

Charles Bayonne

Photography - 40 x 60 x 5 cm

$621

Photography, Falaise, Charles Bayonne

Falaise

Charles Bayonne

Photography - 40 x 60 x 5 cm

$621

Photography, Trinity, Drew Doggett

Trinity

Drew Doggett

Photography - 45.7 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm

$2,090

Photography, La Linea, James Sparshatt

La Linea

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40 x 50 cm

$1,251

Photography, Rudolf Nureyev Applying His Make-up 1976, David Steen

Rudolf Nureyev Applying His Make-up 1976

David Steen

Photography - 111 x 78 x 0.01 cm

$3,275

Photography, Pete Townshend – Smoking Joint, Twickenham, London, 1977, David Steen

Pete Townshend – Smoking Joint, Twickenham, London, 1977

David Steen

Photography - 111 x 78 x 0.01 cm

$3,252

Photography, Oliver Reed – Broome Hall, England, 1975, David Steen

Oliver Reed – Broome Hall, England, 1975

David Steen

Photography - 97 x 137 x 0.01 cm

$4,800

Photography, Roger Moore - Ocha Rios, Jamaica., David Steen

Roger Moore - Ocha Rios, Jamaica.

David Steen

Photography - 78 x 111 x 0.01 cm

$3,252

Photography, Rod Stewart – Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, David Steen

Rod Stewart – Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

David Steen

Photography - 78 x 111 x 0.01 cm

$3,252

Photography, Alex ‘Hurricane’ Higgins – Windmill Street Soho London, David Steen

Alex ‘Hurricane’ Higgins – Windmill Street Soho London

David Steen

Photography - 31 x 44 x 0.01 cm

$3,252

Photography, Marilyn in Vogue (1962), Bert Stern

Marilyn in Vogue (1962)

Bert Stern

Photography - 25 x 21 x 1 cm

$1,796

Photography, Vincent Cassel (2000), Kevin Westenberg

Vincent Cassel (2000)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 51 cm

$2,372

Photography, The Coen Brothers (2001), Kevin Westenberg

The Coen Brothers (2001)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 51 cm

$2,372

Photography, Jeff Buckley, Kevin Westenberg

Jeff Buckley

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 76 cm

$3,247

Photography, Mémoire de JingDeZhen, Feng Hatat

Mémoire de JingDeZhen

Feng Hatat

Photography - 32 x 48 x 1 cm

$678

Photography, Tunnel, Feng Hatat

Tunnel

Feng Hatat

Photography - 30 x 45 x 1 cm

$678

Photography, Une nuit pluvieuse , Feng Hatat

Une nuit pluvieuse

Feng Hatat

Photography - 60 x 40 x 2 cm

$678

Photography, Light as a stone, Chiara Mazzocchi

Light as a stone

Chiara Mazzocchi

Photography - 50 x 70 x 0.3 cm

$559

Photography, OMO: Untitled 9, Drew Doggett

OMO: Untitled 9

Drew Doggett

Photography - 45.7 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm

$1,650

Photography, Warrior Embellished, Drew Doggett

Warrior Embellished

Drew Doggett

Photography - 68.6 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm

$1,650

Photography, Arc en ciel, Petite Poissone

Arc en ciel

Petite Poissone

Photography - 30 x 37 x 2 cm

$542

Photography, Untitled XXXIX. From the Series Chiromorphose, Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig

Untitled XXXIX. From the Series Chiromorphose

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig

Photography - 99.8 x 99.8 x 0.3 cm

$2,750

Photography, Untitled XXXVII. From the Series Chiromorphose, Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig

Untitled XXXVII. From the Series Chiromorphose

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig

Photography - 99.8 x 99.8 x 0.3 cm

$2,750

Photography, Untitled XXXIII. From the Series Chiromorphose, Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig

Untitled XXXIII. From the Series Chiromorphose

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig

Photography - 99.8 x 99.8 x 0.3 cm

$2,750

Photography, Untitled XXXII. From the Series Chiromorphose, Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig

Untitled XXXII. From the Series Chiromorphose

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig

Photography - 99.8 x 99.8 x 0.3 cm

$2,750

Photography, Untitled XXX. From the Series Chiromorphose, Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig

Untitled XXX. From the Series Chiromorphose

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig

Photography - 99.8 x 99.8 x 0.3 cm

$2,750

Photography, Thoughts, Samuel Cueto

Thoughts

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

$1,016

Photography, Aah la bonne heure" Première, Avignon, Anahi Matteo

Aah la bonne heure" Première, Avignon

Anahi Matteo

Photography - 27 x 36 x 2.5 cm

$497

Photography, Joan Collins – the Stud, Limousine, London., David Steen

Joan Collins – the Stud, Limousine, London.

David Steen

Photography - 97 x 137 x 0.01 cm

$4,800

Photography, Sean Connery – County Wicklow, Ireland, David Steen

Sean Connery – County Wicklow, Ireland

David Steen

Photography - 78 x 111 x 0.01 cm

$3,252

Photography, Sean Penn (2001), Kevin Westenberg

Sean Penn (2001)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Pete Doherty, Kevin Westenberg

Pete Doherty

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 76.2 x 101.6 cm

$4,495

Photography, Norah Jones, Kevin Westenberg

Norah Jones

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 76.2 cm

$3,247

Photography, Keith Richards, Kevin Westenberg

Keith Richards

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Velsheda In Pursuit, Drew Doggett

Velsheda In Pursuit

Drew Doggett

Photography - 68.6 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm

$1,650

Photography, Dans le Ghetto, Venise, Olivier Perrin

Dans le Ghetto, Venise

Olivier Perrin

Photography - 30 x 45 x 0.2 cm

$847

Photography, Electric Cowboy, Pauline Corto

Electric Cowboy

Pauline Corto

Photography - 57 x 40 x 0.3 cm

$542

Photography, Marguerite Duras, Arnaud Baumann

Marguerite Duras

Arnaud Baumann

Photography - 20 x 20 x 0.1 cm

$282

Photography, Reflecting landscape 11, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Reflecting landscape 11

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 80 x 30 x 0.1 cm

$1,581

Photography, Winter Dream, Hengki Koentjoro

Winter Dream

Hengki Koentjoro

Photography - 61 x 61 x 0.03 cm

$1,694

Photography, Viejo maestro, James Sparshatt

Viejo maestro

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 cm

$1,976

Photography, Storm over the Altiplano, James Sparshatt

Storm over the Altiplano

James Sparshatt

Photography - 50 x 75 cm

$1,251

Photography, CF000448, Eru Narayana

CF000448

Eru Narayana

Photography - 111.8 x 144.8 cm

$18,750

Photography, DSC0364, Eru Narayana

DSC0364

Eru Narayana

Photography - 111.8 x 144.8 cm

$18,750

Photography, OMO: Untitled 44, Drew Doggett

OMO: Untitled 44

Drew Doggett

Photography - 68.6 x 50.8 x 0.3 cm

$1,650

Photography, Saks Fashion Show, Slim Aarons

Saks Fashion Show

Slim Aarons

Photography - 50.8 x 61 cm

$2,496

Photography, Maiden of Tsonga, James Sparshatt

Maiden of Tsonga

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40 x 50 cm

$785

Photography, Subway Surfer, Brendan North

Subway Surfer

Brendan North

Photography - 101.6 x 152.4 cm

$3,500

Photography, Hausa and Fula cultures collide, John Kenny

Hausa and Fula cultures collide

John Kenny

Photography - 67 x 45 x 2 cm

$1,646

Photography, Light Weaver, Amrita Bilimoria

Light Weaver

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 91.7 x 99.1 x 0.5 cm

$3,000

Photography, The Fast Lane, Amrita Bilimoria

The Fast Lane

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 91.4 x 64.3 x 0.5 cm

$2,500

Photography, The St Andrews Club, Pauline Corto

The St Andrews Club

Pauline Corto

Photography - 57 x 40 x 0.3 cm

$542

Photography, Playground, Pauline Corto

Playground

Pauline Corto

Photography - 40 x 57 x 0.3 cm

$542

Photography, Mister Frey (Donald N.), Pauline Corto

Mister Frey (Donald N.)

Pauline Corto

Photography - 57 x 40 x 0.3 cm

$542

Photography, Capri 1973's mirror, Pauline Corto

Capri 1973's mirror

Pauline Corto

Photography - 57 x 40 x 0.3 cm

$542

Photography, Capri 1973's light, Pauline Corto

Capri 1973's light

Pauline Corto

Photography - 57 x 40 x 0.3 cm

$542

Photography, Dustin Hoffman 3, Arnaud Baumann

Dustin Hoffman 3

Arnaud Baumann

Photography - 20 x 20 x 0.1 cm

$282

Photography, Dustin Hoffman 2, Arnaud Baumann

Dustin Hoffman 2

Arnaud Baumann

Photography - 20 x 20 x 0.1 cm

$282

Photography, Dustin Hoffman 1, Arnaud Baumann

Dustin Hoffman 1

Arnaud Baumann

Photography - 20 x 20 x 0.1 cm

$282

Photography, Paul-Émile Victor, Arnaud Baumann

Paul-Émile Victor

Arnaud Baumann

Photography - 20 x 20 x 0.1 cm

$282

Photography, Marcel Carné, Arnaud Baumann

Marcel Carné

Arnaud Baumann

Photography - 20 x 20 x 0.1 cm

$282

Photography, El Revolucionario, James Sparshatt

El Revolucionario

James Sparshatt

Photography - 50 x 50 x 1 cm

$1,047

Photography, Ki no kioku, Memory of Tree, Ibuta-ji, Matsusaka city, Mie prefecture, 2023-11, 13, Teddy Peix

Ki no kioku, Memory of Tree, Ibuta-ji, Matsusaka city, Mie prefecture, 2023-11, 13

Teddy Peix

Photography - 27 x 20 x 0.01 cm

$440

Photography, Vallée de la Vallouise, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais, José Nicolas

Vallée de la Vallouise, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais

José Nicolas

Photography - 36 x 36 x 0.1 cm

$565

Photography, Arêtes de la Bruyère, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais, José Nicolas

Arêtes de la Bruyère, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais

José Nicolas

Photography - 36 x 36 x 0.1 cm

$565

Photography, Arbres de la vallée de la Clarée, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais, José Nicolas

Arbres de la vallée de la Clarée, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais

José Nicolas

Photography - 36 x 36 x 0.1 cm

$565

Photography, Vallée de la Clarée, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais, José Nicolas

Vallée de la Clarée, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais

José Nicolas

Photography - 36 x 36 x 0.1 cm

$565

Photography, Torrent du Plan Chevalier, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais, José Nicolas

Torrent du Plan Chevalier, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais

José Nicolas

Photography - 36 x 36 x 0.1 cm

$565

Photography, Rochers de Névache, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais, José Nicolas

Rochers de Névache, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais

José Nicolas

Photography - 36 x 36 x 0.1 cm

$565

Photography, Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais, José Nicolas

Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais

José Nicolas

Photography - 36 x 36 x 0.1 cm

$565

Photography, Col du Chardonnet, Hautes-Alpes, de la série "Sur les chemins du Briançonnais", José Nicolas

Col du Chardonnet, Hautes-Alpes, de la série "Sur les chemins du Briançonnais"

José Nicolas

Photography - 36 x 36 x 0.1 cm

$565

Photography, Paysage d'hiver du refuge du Chardonnet, Hautes-Alpes, de la série "Sur les chemins du Briançonnais", José Nicolas

Paysage d'hiver du refuge du Chardonnet, Hautes-Alpes, de la série "Sur les chemins du Briançonnais"

José Nicolas

Photography - 36 x 36 x 0.1 cm

$565

Photography, Paysage d'hiver du refuge du Chardonnet, Hautes-Alpes, de la série "Sur les chemins du Briançonnais", José Nicolas

Paysage d'hiver du refuge du Chardonnet, Hautes-Alpes, de la série "Sur les chemins du Briançonnais"

José Nicolas

Photography - 36 x 36 x 0.1 cm

$565

Photography, Massif de l’Oisans, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais, José Nicolas

Massif de l’Oisans, Hautes-Alpes, de la série Sur les chemins du Briançonnais

José Nicolas

Photography - 36 x 36 x 0.1 cm

$565

Photography, Hôtel Martinez, José Nicolas

Hôtel Martinez

José Nicolas

Photography - 38 x 60 cm

$791

Photography, White Out, Drew Doggett

White Out

Drew Doggett

Photography - 45.7 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm

$1,650

Photography, Katmai's Veil, Drew Doggett

Katmai's Veil

Drew Doggett

Photography - 68.6 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm

$1,650

Photography, In Wait, Drew Doggett

In Wait

Drew Doggett

Photography - 36.8 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm

$1,650

Photography, In Position, Drew Doggett

In Position

Drew Doggett

Photography - 32.4 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm

$1,650

Photography, White Hart Lane, Gerry Cranham

White Hart Lane

Gerry Cranham

Photography - 40 x 60 cm

$1,694

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.