Black and White Photography for Sale

Photography, Maiden of Tsonga, James Sparshatt

Maiden of Tsonga

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40 x 50 cm Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 inch

$790

Photography, Petit Prince, Jean François Humbert

Petit Prince

Jean François Humbert

Photography - 80 x 120 x 0.15 cm Photography - 31.5 x 47.2 x 0.1 inch

$3,920

Photography, La Linea, James Sparshatt

La Linea

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40 x 50 cm Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 inch

$1,268

Photography, Storm over the Altiplano, James Sparshatt

Storm over the Altiplano

James Sparshatt

Photography - 50 x 75 cm Photography - 19.7 x 29.5 inch

$1,268

Photography, El amor, James Sparshatt

El amor

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40 x 50 cm Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 inch

$794

Photography, Reflecting landscape 11, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Reflecting landscape 11

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 80 x 30 x 0.1 cm Photography - 31.5 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$1,591

Photography, Coluche - Iconic portraits, Arnaud Baumann

Coluche - Iconic portraits

Arnaud Baumann

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

$1,591

Photography, Dreamlike, Mourad Cherifi

Dreamlike

Mourad Cherifi

Photography - 30 x 45 x 0.02 cm Photography - 11.8 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$1,364

Photography, Dix petits moines - série Une Vie de Moine, Jean-François Talivez

Dix petits moines - série Une Vie de Moine

Jean-François Talivez

Photography - 24 x 35 x 0.1 cm Photography - 9.4 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$500

Photography, Tonsure, la cicatrice - série Une Vie de Moine, Jean-François Talivez

Tonsure, la cicatrice - série Une Vie de Moine

Jean-François Talivez

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

$500

Photography, Tonsure, de dos, Jean-François Talivez

Tonsure, de dos

Jean-François Talivez

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

$500

Photography, Balade en forêt, Jean-François Talivez

Balade en forêt

Jean-François Talivez

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

$500

Photography, Réfectoire vide, Jean-François Talivez

Réfectoire vide

Jean-François Talivez

Photography - 13 x 35 x 0.1 cm Photography - 5.1 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$500

Photography, Hausa and Fula cultures collide, John Kenny

Hausa and Fula cultures collide

John Kenny

Photography - 67 x 45 x 2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,669

Photography, L'homme seul, New York 2018, Christelle Yambayisa

L'homme seul, New York 2018

Christelle Yambayisa

Photography - 105 x 70 x 1 cm Photography - 41.3 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch

$3,183

Photography, Expérience shopping, Alcúdia, Christelle Yambayisa

Expérience shopping, Alcúdia

Christelle Yambayisa

Photography - 70 x 105 x 1 cm Photography - 27.6 x 41.3 x 0.4 inch

$3,183

Photography, Fête Nat, Singapour, Christelle Yambayisa

Fête Nat, Singapour

Christelle Yambayisa

Photography - 70 x 105 x 1 cm Photography - 27.6 x 41.3 x 0.4 inch

$3,183

Photography, Bain de soleil à l'abri, Deauville, Christelle Yambayisa

Bain de soleil à l'abri, Deauville

Christelle Yambayisa

Photography - 70 x 105 x 1 cm Photography - 27.6 x 41.3 x 0.4 inch

$3,183

Photography, Premier Contact, Christelle Yambayisa

Premier Contact

Christelle Yambayisa

Photography - 70 x 105 x 2 cm Photography - 27.6 x 41.3 x 0.8 inch

$3,183

Photography, Viejo maestro, James Sparshatt

Viejo maestro

James Sparshatt

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

$1,989

Photography, Silver, Kalliope Amorphous

Silver

Kalliope Amorphous

Photography - 50.8 x 40.6 x 0.1 cm Photography - 20 x 16 x 0.05 inch

$2,200

Photography, Broken Mirror, Kalliope Amorphous

Broken Mirror

Kalliope Amorphous

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

$2,200

Photography, Prism, Drew Doggett

Prism

Drew Doggett

Photography - 45.7 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 18 x 27 x 0.1 inch

$1,650

Photography, Rainbow Trailed, Drew Doggett

Rainbow Trailed

Drew Doggett

Photography - 45.7 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 18 x 27 x 0.1 inch

$1,650

Photography, Shamrock Rising, Drew Doggett

Shamrock Rising

Drew Doggett

Photography - 68.6 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm Photography - 27 x 18 x 0.1 inch

$1,650

Photography, SIlent Grace, Drew Doggett

SIlent Grace

Drew Doggett

Photography - 68.6 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm Photography - 27 x 18 x 0.1 inch

$1,815

Photography, Chasing Light, Drew Doggett

Chasing Light

Drew Doggett

Photography - 45.7 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 18 x 27 x 0.1 inch

$1,650

Photography, Speckled Crest, Drew Doggett

Speckled Crest

Drew Doggett

Photography - 45.7 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 18 x 27 x 0.1 inch

$1,900

Photography, Spilling Over, Drew Doggett

Spilling Over

Drew Doggett

Photography - 68.6 x 45.7 x 0.3 cm Photography - 27 x 18 x 0.1 inch

$1,650

Photography, Charge, Drew Doggett

Charge

Drew Doggett

Photography - 45.7 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 18 x 27 x 0.1 inch

$1,650

Photography, The Dance, Drew Doggett

The Dance

Drew Doggett

Photography - 45.7 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 18 x 27 x 0.1 inch

$1,650

Photography, Marilyn in the wedding veil, Bert Stern

Marilyn in the wedding veil

Bert Stern

Photography - 33 x 48 cm Photography - 13 x 18.9 inch

$2,831

Photography, Marilyn Rare Black Dress (1962), Bert Stern

Marilyn Rare Black Dress (1962)

Bert Stern

Photography - 48 x 33 x 1 cm Photography - 18.9 x 13 x 0.4 inch

$2,831

Photography, White Hart Lane, Gerry Cranham

White Hart Lane

Gerry Cranham

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

$1,705

Photography, Iggy Pop - La Villette 86, Pierre Terrasson

Iggy Pop - La Villette 86

Pierre Terrasson

Photography - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$1,591

Photography, Dawn over Bagan, James Sparshatt

Dawn over Bagan

James Sparshatt

Photography - 50 x 75 cm Photography - 19.7 x 29.5 inch

$1,535

Photography, Turn, Gerry Cranham

Turn

Gerry Cranham

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

$1,876

Photography, On Top, Noa Grayevsky

On Top

Noa Grayevsky

Photography - 8.847 x 10.752 x 0.2 cm Photography - 3.5 x 4.2 x 0.1 inch

$1,705

Photography, Savant N.2 - Reflects & Transparencies Series, Anna Levesh

Savant N.2 - Reflects & Transparencies Series

Anna Levesh

Photography - 78.5 x 50 cm Photography - 30.9 x 19.7 inch

$898

Photography, Kelis, Kevin Westenberg

Kelis

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 51 x 40 cm Photography - 20.1 x 15.7 inch

$2,012

Photography, Marilyn in the clouds, Bert Stern

Marilyn in the clouds

Bert Stern

Photography - 33 x 48 cm Photography - 13 x 18.9 inch

$2,831

Photography, Saks Fashion Show, Slim Aarons

Saks Fashion Show

Slim Aarons

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

$2,512

Photography, La montée des eaux, Fabienne Cresens

La montée des eaux

Fabienne Cresens

Photography - 40 x 40 x 4 cm Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

$568

Photography, From the depths, Ana Zegheanu

From the depths

Ana Zegheanu

Photography - 20 x 20 x 0.02 cm Photography - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0 inch

$182

Photography, Marilyn in Vogue (1962), Bert Stern

Marilyn in Vogue (1962)

Bert Stern

Photography - 25 x 21 x 1 cm Photography - 9.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch

$1,807

Photography, La Santiaguera, James Sparshatt

La Santiaguera

James Sparshatt

Photography - 50 x 40 cm Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$790

Photography, La tristeza, James Sparshatt

La tristeza

James Sparshatt

Photography - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$794

Photography, El Revolucionario, James Sparshatt

El Revolucionario

James Sparshatt

Photography - 50 x 50 x 1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$1,061

Photography, Elan, Yevgeniy Repiashenko

Elan

Yevgeniy Repiashenko

Photography - 120 x 120 x 0.1 cm Photography - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0 inch

$2,978

Photography, El caballero, James Sparshatt

El caballero

James Sparshatt

Photography - 35 x 35 x 1 cm Photography - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch

$1,061

Photography, New horizons, James Sparshatt

New horizons

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40 x 50 cm Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 inch

$794

Photography, Hombre de la Luna, James Sparshatt

Hombre de la Luna

James Sparshatt

Photography - 50 x 50 x 1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$676

Photography, New York City lanscape, Noa Grayevsky

New York City lanscape

Noa Grayevsky

Photography - 35 x 35 x 0.2 cm Photography - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch

$1,137

Photography, A Confiança, James Sparshatt

A Confiança

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$794

Photography, Saudade, James Sparshatt

Saudade

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$794

Photography, Dagoberto, James Sparshatt

Dagoberto

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40 x 50 cm Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 inch

$1,061

Photography, Reflection, Drew Doggett

Reflection

Drew Doggett

Photography - 45.7 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 18 x 27 x 0.1 inch

$1,650

Photography, Rushing Waters, Drew Doggett

Rushing Waters

Drew Doggett

Photography - 45.7 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 18 x 27 x 0.1 inch

$1,900

Photography, Sanctuary, Drew Doggett

Sanctuary

Drew Doggett

Photography - 45.7 x 68.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 18 x 27 x 0.1 inch

$1,900

Photography, Lisbonne. Portugal. Lx089., Olivier Perrin

Lisbonne. Portugal. Lx089.

Olivier Perrin

Photography - 30 x 40 x 0.2 cm Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch

$341

Photography, Inde005. Agra. Taj Mahal. Inde., Olivier Perrin

Inde005. Agra. Taj Mahal. Inde.

Olivier Perrin

Photography - 40 x 30 x 0.2 cm Photography - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$341

Photography, Sans titre, Julien Drogoul

Sans titre

Julien Drogoul

Photography - 45 x 30 x 0.3 cm Photography - 17.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$284

Photography, Sans titre, Julien Drogoul

Sans titre

Julien Drogoul

Photography - 30 x 45 x 0.3 cm Photography - 11.8 x 17.7 x 0.1 inch

$284

Photography, Sans titre, Julien Drogoul

Sans titre

Julien Drogoul

Photography - 30 x 45 x 0.3 cm Photography - 11.8 x 17.7 x 0.1 inch

$284

Photography, Last man standing, James Sparshatt

Last man standing

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40 x 50 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$794

Photography, Bas Résille, D-A Woisard

Bas Résille

D-A Woisard

Photography - 50 x 40 cm Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$909

Photography, Graphisme d'arbre, Mathieu Pujol

Graphisme d'arbre

Mathieu Pujol

Photography - 75 x 50 x 1 cm Photography - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$966

Photography, Paris confinement 4, Bruno Fournier

Paris confinement 4

Bruno Fournier

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

$1,080 $972

Photography, Talisman in Red, Amrita Bilimoria

Talisman in Red

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 76.2 x 53.3 x 0.5 cm Photography - 30 x 21 x 0.2 inch

$2,500

Photography, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao 2, Antoine Kubler

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao 2

Antoine Kubler

Photography - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Photography - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch

$284

Photography, Quinta de Regaleira Cintra, Antoine Kubler

Quinta de Regaleira Cintra

Antoine Kubler

Photography - 29.7 x 42 x 0.1 cm Photography - 11.7 x 16.5 x 0 inch

$284

Photography, Les architectures de l'ombre II.XXXIII (1), Geraldine Wilcke

Les architectures de l'ombre II.XXXIII (1)

Geraldine Wilcke

Photography - 60 x 90 x 3 cm Photography - 23.6 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch

$2,728

Photography, Queen / la corde cassée / La Villette / Paris, Pierre Terrasson

Queen / la corde cassée / La Villette / Paris

Pierre Terrasson

Photography - 40 x 50 cm Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 inch

$1,705

Photography, The Silent Language, Amrita Bilimoria

The Silent Language

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 45.7 x 32 x 0.5 cm Photography - 18 x 12.6 x 0.2 inch

$1,600

Photography, Malasso, John Kenny

Malasso

John Kenny

Photography - 67 x 45 x 2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,061

Photography, Fall, Mourad Cherifi

Fall

Mourad Cherifi

Photography - 30 x 45 x 0.02 cm Photography - 11.8 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$1,364

Photography, Boxing, Mourad Cherifi

Boxing

Mourad Cherifi

Photography - 30 x 45 x 0.02 cm Photography - 11.8 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$1,364

Photography, No Acces, Mourad Cherifi

No Acces

Mourad Cherifi

Photography - 30 x 45 x 0.02 cm Photography - 11.8 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$1,364

Photography, Her, Mourad Cherifi

Her

Mourad Cherifi

Photography - 30 x 45 x 0.02 cm Photography - 11.8 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$1,364

Photography, Dear Irving..., Mourad Cherifi

Dear Irving...

Mourad Cherifi

Photography - 45 x 30 x 0.02 cm Photography - 17.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$1,364

Photography, Disorder, Cécile Baldewyns

Disorder

Cécile Baldewyns

Photography - 75 x 50 x 0.04 cm Photography - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$1,023

Photography, Rear Window, Hugo Gus Babey

Rear Window

Hugo Gus Babey

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

$966

Photography, Palm Light Tree, Hugo Gus Babey

Palm Light Tree

Hugo Gus Babey

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

$966

Photography, Oh Lord won't you buy me..., Hugo Gus Babey

Oh Lord won't you buy me...

Hugo Gus Babey

Photography - 67.4 x 120 x 0.2 cm Photography - 26.5 x 47.2 x 0.1 inch

$1,080

Photography, Tea time, Gerry Cranham

Tea time

Gerry Cranham

Photography - 30 x 45 x 0.1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$1,648

Photography, Lionel joue à Bacchus dans les vignes, Pierre Boulat

Lionel joue à Bacchus dans les vignes

Pierre Boulat

Photography - 24 x 36 x 0.3 cm Photography - 9.4 x 14.2 x 0.1 inch

$739

Photography, Ali Patterson II, Gerry Cranham

Ali Patterson II

Gerry Cranham

Photography - 30 x 45 x 0.1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$875

Photography, Halima, Daniel Holfeld

Halima

Daniel Holfeld

Photography - 80 x 53 cm Photography - 31.5 x 20.9 inch

$1,364

Photography, Badoor, Daniel Holfeld

Badoor

Daniel Holfeld

Photography - 80 x 53 cm Photography - 31.5 x 20.9 inch

$1,364

Photography, Samira, Daniel Holfeld

Samira

Daniel Holfeld

Photography - 80 x 53 cm Photography - 31.5 x 20.9 inch

$1,364

Photography, Ruba, Daniel Holfeld

Ruba

Daniel Holfeld

Photography - 80 x 53 cm Photography - 31.5 x 20.9 inch

$1,364

Photography, Karima, Daniel Holfeld

Karima

Daniel Holfeld

Photography - 80 x 53 cm Photography - 31.5 x 20.9 inch

$1,364

Photography, Paris Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris 5, Bruno Fournier

Paris Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris 5

Bruno Fournier

Photography - 18 x 24 x 1 cm Photography - 7.1 x 9.4 x 0.4 inch

$909

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.