Black and White Photography for Sale

Photography, Lost Village_14, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Lost Village_14

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 39.4 x 28.3 x 1.4 inch

£1,072

Photography, Spirit of Forest 23572352, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 23572352

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 14 x 11.5 x 1.4 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 3246542, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 3246542

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 14 x 11.5 x 1.4 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 324654, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 324654

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 14 x 11.5 x 1.4 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 324654_2, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 324654_2

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 14 x 11.5 x 1.4 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 203900, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 203900

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 14 x 11.5 x 1.4 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 87150, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 87150

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 24565, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 24565

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 12630, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 12630

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 8412, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 8412

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 7100, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 7100

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 7090, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 7090

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 4642, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 4642

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 4629, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 4629

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 3990, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 3990

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 2041, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 2041

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 2040, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 2040

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 2037, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 2037

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 2035, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 2035

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 2031, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 2031

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 2029, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 2029

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 2023, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 2023

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 2021, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 2021

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 2005, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 2005

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 865, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 865

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest  718, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 718

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest  700, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 700

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 404, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 404

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 212, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 212

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 49, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 49

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 23, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 23

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Spirit of Forest 22, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Spirit of Forest 22

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Photography - 16.1 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,429

Photography, Regard Blanc -Photographie digigraphie, Claire Giraudeau

Regard Blanc -Photographie digigraphie

Claire Giraudeau

Photography - 15.7 x 11.8 inch

£134

Photography, Corrida portugaise [le Matador et le Taureau dans l'arène, vue d'ensemble avec le public dans les gradins], Portugal, 1985, José Nicolas

Corrida portugaise [le Matador et le Taureau dans l'arène, vue d'ensemble avec le public dans les gradins], Portugal, 1985

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Corrida portugaise [le Matador et le Taureau dans l'arène], Portugal, José Nicolas

Corrida portugaise [le Matador et le Taureau dans l'arène], Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Corrida portugaise [le Matador, le Taureau et 7 Picadors dans l'arène], Portugal, José Nicolas

Corrida portugaise [le Matador, le Taureau et 7 Picadors dans l'arène], Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Corrida portugaise [Taureau et Picadors, affrontements dans l'arène], Portugal,, José Nicolas

Corrida portugaise [Taureau et Picadors, affrontements dans l'arène], Portugal,

José Nicolas

Photography - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Une star se baigne ? [sur la plage], Porto, Portugal, José Nicolas

Une star se baigne ? [sur la plage], Porto, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Lecture sur la plage, Porto, Portugal, José Nicolas

Lecture sur la plage, Porto, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Jeux de plage et baignade, Porto, Portugal, José Nicolas

Jeux de plage et baignade, Porto, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Pêcheurs et bâteaux traditionnels en bois de pêche [au mouillage], Porto, Portugal, José Nicolas

Pêcheurs et bâteaux traditionnels en bois de pêche [au mouillage], Porto, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Plage intergénérationnelle [jeux d'enfants et promenade de la grand-mère], Porto, Portugal, José Nicolas

Plage intergénérationnelle [jeux d'enfants et promenade de la grand-mère], Porto, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Etendoir traditionnel "urbain" [linge suspendu dans la rue], Porto, Portugal, José Nicolas

Etendoir traditionnel "urbain" [linge suspendu dans la rue], Porto, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Départ des pêcheurs en bateau traditionnel [depuis la plage], Porto, Portugal, José Nicolas

Départ des pêcheurs en bateau traditionnel [depuis la plage], Porto, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Femmes de pêcheurs entres elles sur la plage [causeries], Porto, Portugal, José Nicolas

Femmes de pêcheurs entres elles sur la plage [causeries], Porto, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Petits métiers à Porto, vendeurs ambulants [poissons séchés et journaux], Portugal, José Nicolas

Petits métiers à Porto, vendeurs ambulants [poissons séchés et journaux], Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Plage de Porto [cycliste, bain de soleil, hôtel Albatroz], Portugal, José Nicolas

Plage de Porto [cycliste, bain de soleil, hôtel Albatroz], Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Causeries de rue, Lisbonne, Portugal, José Nicolas

Causeries de rue, Lisbonne, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Vue plongeante, scène de vie et de rue, Lisbonne, Portugal, José Nicolas

Vue plongeante, scène de vie et de rue, Lisbonne, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Tramway, Lisbonne, Portugal, José Nicolas

Tramway, Lisbonne, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Balance [pèse personne, enfant remettant ses tennis], Lisbonne, Portugal, 1985, José Nicolas

Balance [pèse personne, enfant remettant ses tennis], Lisbonne, Portugal, 1985

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Vue nocturne, Lisbonne by night, Portugal, José Nicolas

Vue nocturne, Lisbonne by night, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Marché aux poissons, Porto, Portugal, José Nicolas

Marché aux poissons, Porto, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Vue panoramique vers la mer, Lisbonne, Portugal, José Nicolas

Vue panoramique vers la mer, Lisbonne, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Gare de Lisbonne, Portugal, José Nicolas

Gare de Lisbonne, Portugal

José Nicolas

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£268

Photography, Unyielding Giant, Drew Doggett

Unyielding Giant

Drew Doggett

Photography - 25 x 36 x 0.1 inch

£2,060

Photography, Above the Clouds #1, Cody Choi

Above the Clouds #1

Cody Choi

Photography - 30 x 40 x 0 inch

£655

Photography, La montée des eaux, Fabienne Cresens

La montée des eaux

Fabienne Cresens

Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

£447

Photography, Siouxie - 86 - Derniers tirages, Pierre Terrasson

Siouxie - 86 - Derniers tirages

Pierre Terrasson

Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

£2,233

Photography, Gainsbourg Birkin - 83 - Baby Alone -  Derniers tirages, Pierre Terrasson

Gainsbourg Birkin - 83 - Baby Alone - Derniers tirages

Pierre Terrasson

Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 inch

£2,233

Photography, Palacio #5 - Palacio Series, Anna Levesh

Palacio #5 - Palacio Series

Anna Levesh

Photography - 35.4 x 47.2 inch

£974

Photography, Riding the Wind, Anthony Horth

Riding the Wind

Anthony Horth

Photography - 20 x 28 x 0.4 inch

£618

Photography, Éphémère Sensualité #1, Tanguy Mendrisse

Éphémère Sensualité #1

Tanguy Mendrisse

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

£170

Photography, Darknees 1, Cécile Baldewyns

Darknees 1

Cécile Baldewyns

Photography - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

£893

Photography, Bosque Chingaza, Pigment Prints, Miguel Winograd

Bosque Chingaza, Pigment Prints

Miguel Winograd

Photography - 18.5 x 18.5 x 0.1 inch

£742

Photography, Cinematography inspired session #4, Grzegorz Sikorski

Cinematography inspired session #4

Grzegorz Sikorski

Photography - 23.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch

£170

Photography, Big wheel Osaka, Cécile Baldewyns

Big wheel Osaka

Cécile Baldewyns

Photography - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch

£759

Photography, No77 SPIRIT Series, Yevgeniy Repiashenko

No77 SPIRIT Series

Yevgeniy Repiashenko

Photography - 47.2 x 47.2 x 0 inch

£2,340

Photography, No 81 SPIRIT Series, Yevgeniy Repiashenko

No 81 SPIRIT Series

Yevgeniy Repiashenko

Photography - 47.2 x 33.1 x 0 inch

£2,340 £2,106

Photography, New moon, Olha Stepanian

New moon

Olha Stepanian

Photography - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0 inch

£1,112

Photography, Tracks V, Bruno Charoy

Tracks V

Bruno Charoy

Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

£715

Photography, New York Arrival, Kurt Hurton

New York Arrival

Kurt Hurton

Photography - 20 x 30 inch

£595

Photography, Lost and Found, Théo Gosselin

Lost and Found

Théo Gosselin

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

£1,072

Photography, 4 girls, Samuel Cueto

4 girls

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 inch

£804

Photography, Marilyn with Bert's Nikon, Bert Stern

Marilyn with Bert's Nikon

Bert Stern

Photography - 18.9 x 13 inch

£2,224

Photography, Children Shuttle, Hugo Gus Babey

Children Shuttle

Hugo Gus Babey

Photography - 27.6 x 47.2 x 0.1 inch

£1,965

Photography, Milan, the Duomo, Fabien Olart

Milan, the Duomo

Fabien Olart

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

£447

Photography, Tenerife, the palm trees, Fabien Olart

Tenerife, the palm trees

Fabien Olart

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

£447

Photography, Deauville, the beach, Fabien Olart

Deauville, the beach

Fabien Olart

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

£447

Photography, Dijon, the traveler, Fabien Olart

Dijon, the traveler

Fabien Olart

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

£447

Photography, Prague, on Charles Bridge, Fabien Olart

Prague, on Charles Bridge

Fabien Olart

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

£447

Photography, Rovinj, mirror on the Adriatic, Fabien Olart

Rovinj, mirror on the Adriatic

Fabien Olart

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

£447

Photography, Rome, Trevi Fountain selfies, Fabien Olart

Rome, Trevi Fountain selfies

Fabien Olart

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

£447

Photography, Bristol, hot air balloons, Fabien Olart

Bristol, hot air balloons

Fabien Olart

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

£447

Photography, Vukovar, the railway station, Fabien Olart

Vukovar, the railway station

Fabien Olart

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

£447

Photography, Deauville, the sea, Fabien Olart

Deauville, the sea

Fabien Olart

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

£447

Photography, Monarch of the Flood Plains, Drew Doggett

Monarch of the Flood Plains

Drew Doggett

Photography - 27 x 18 x 0.1 inch

£1,360

Photography, New York dans l’ombre de la liberté Dibond, Miguel Guía

New York dans l’ombre de la liberté Dibond

Miguel Guía

Photography - 15.7 x 28.3 x 0 inch

£437

Photography, Bondi Yacht, Tony Potts

Bondi Yacht

Tony Potts

Photography - 16 x 22 x 0 inch

£1,566

Photography, Board race start, Tony Potts

Board race start

Tony Potts

Photography - 16 x 22 x 0 inch

£1,566

Photography, There is a hand that protects me, On Hansen

There is a hand that protects me

On Hansen

Photography - 27.2 x 39.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,236

Photography, A rock cannot burnt to ashes, On Hansen

A rock cannot burnt to ashes

On Hansen

Photography - 27.2 x 39.4 x 0.1 inch

£1,236

Photography, Kalinychta, Amrita Bilimoria

Kalinychta

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 37.6 x 40 x 0.2 inch

£2,472

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.