Black and White Photography for Sale

Photography, El campesino, James Sparshatt

El campesino

James Sparshatt

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

$788

Photography, El barbudo, James Sparshatt

El barbudo

James Sparshatt

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

$1,052

Photography, Mujer de Santiago, James Sparshatt

Mujer de Santiago

James Sparshatt

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

$788

Photography, El tabaquero, James Sparshatt

El tabaquero

James Sparshatt

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

$788

Photography, La dama de la plaza, James Sparshatt

La dama de la plaza

James Sparshatt

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

$920

Photography, La sonrisa, James Sparshatt

La sonrisa

James Sparshatt

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

$788

Photography, Untitled 1, Juan Pablo Castro

Untitled 1

Juan Pablo Castro

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

$3,000

Photography, Beauty, Jan Gordon

Beauty

Jan Gordon

Photography - 76.2 x 76.2 x 0.4 cm Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.15 inch

$950

Photography, Harmonize, Jan Gordon

Harmonize

Jan Gordon

Photography - 76.2 x 76.2 x 0.4 cm Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.15 inch

$950

Photography, Pared el Palmar, Pigment Prints, Miguel Winograd

Pared el Palmar, Pigment Prints

Miguel Winograd

Photography - 110 x 91.9 x 0.3 cm Photography - 43.3 x 36.2 x 0.1 inch

$2,000

Photography, Flat iron, Jean-Michel Berts

Flat iron

Jean-Michel Berts

Photography - 205 x 95 x 2 cm Photography - 80.7 x 37.4 x 0.8 inch

$7,860

Photography, Louvre, Jean-Michel Berts

Louvre

Jean-Michel Berts

Photography - 105 x 160 x 2 cm Photography - 41.3 x 63 x 0.8 inch

$10,404

Photography, Notre Dame jour, Jean-Michel Berts

Notre Dame jour

Jean-Michel Berts

Photography - 110 x 150 x 2 cm Photography - 43.3 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch

$7,860

Photography, Koban Police station, Jean-Michel Berts

Koban Police station

Jean-Michel Berts

Photography - 105 x 125 x 2 cm Photography - 41.3 x 49.2 x 0.8 inch

$7,860

Photography, Sans titre 51, Bruno Fournier

Sans titre 51

Bruno Fournier

Photography - 46 x 30 x 1 cm Photography - 18.1 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$1,244

Photography, Sans titre 49, Bruno Fournier

Sans titre 49

Bruno Fournier

Photography - 46 x 30 x 1 cm Photography - 18.1 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$1,244

Photography, Femme masquée 7, Bruno Fournier

Femme masquée 7

Bruno Fournier

Photography - 80 x 80 x 1 cm Photography - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

$1,809

Photography, Femme masquée 6, Bruno Fournier

Femme masquée 6

Bruno Fournier

Photography - 80 x 80 x 1 cm Photography - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

$1,809

Photography, Femme masquée 5, Bruno Fournier

Femme masquée 5

Bruno Fournier

Photography - 80 x 80 x 1 cm Photography - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

$1,809

Photography, Femme masquée 4, Bruno Fournier

Femme masquée 4

Bruno Fournier

Photography - 80 x 80 x 1 cm Photography - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

$1,923

Photography, Femme masquée 3, Bruno Fournier

Femme masquée 3

Bruno Fournier

Photography - 80 x 80 x 1 cm Photography - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

$1,809

Photography, femme masquée II, Bruno Fournier

femme masquée II

Bruno Fournier

Photography - 80 x 80 x 1 cm Photography - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

$1,809

Photography, Mada 2, Olivier Le Brun

Mada 2

Olivier Le Brun

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

$995

Photography, Yoko Ono in black ribbed sweater, Central Park, NY 1973, Bob Gruen

Yoko Ono in black ribbed sweater, Central Park, NY 1973

Bob Gruen

Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, MSG, NYC 1972, Bob Gruen

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, MSG, NYC 1972

Bob Gruen

Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, Mick Jagger, MSG, NYC 1972, Bob Gruen

Mick Jagger, MSG, NYC 1972

Bob Gruen

Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, Mick Jagger, NYC 1972, Bob Gruen

Mick Jagger, NYC 1972

Bob Gruen

Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, Patti Smith & Lou Reed, Ocean Club, NYC 1976, Bob Gruen

Patti Smith & Lou Reed, Ocean Club, NYC 1976

Bob Gruen

Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, John Lennon, Mick Jagger and Yoko Ono, Record Plant, NYC 1972, Bob Gruen

John Lennon, Mick Jagger and Yoko Ono, Record Plant, NYC 1972

Bob Gruen

Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, Johnny Rotten & Sid Vicious, Europe, 1977, Bob Gruen

Johnny Rotten & Sid Vicious, Europe, 1977

Bob Gruen

Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, Jon Bon Jovi, Moscow 1989, Bob Gruen

Jon Bon Jovi, Moscow 1989

Bob Gruen

Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, John Lennon contact sheet, NYC 1975, Bob Gruen

John Lennon contact sheet, NYC 1975

Bob Gruen

Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, Joe Strummer and Gaby, NYC, 1981, Bob Gruen

Joe Strummer and Gaby, NYC, 1981

Bob Gruen

Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, Bernie Taupin and Elton John, NYC 1971, Bob Gruen

Bernie Taupin and Elton John, NYC 1971

Bob Gruen

Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, Clash & Bo Diddley, Agora Ballroom, Cleveland OH, 1979, Bob Gruen

Clash & Bo Diddley, Agora Ballroom, Cleveland OH, 1979

Bob Gruen

Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, Kiss NYC 1974, Bob Gruen

Kiss NYC 1974

Bob Gruen

Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, Black Sabbath NYC 1971, Bob Gruen

Black Sabbath NYC 1971

Bob Gruen

Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,500

Photography, Chaises longues, Jean-Michel Berts

Chaises longues

Jean-Michel Berts

Photography - 109 x 109 x 3 cm Photography - 42.9 x 42.9 x 1.2 inch

$5,768

Photography, Def Leppard, Kevin Westenberg

Def Leppard

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 152 x 101 cm Photography - 59.8 x 39.8 inch

$14,996

Photography, Surprise, Arnaud Ele

Surprise

Arnaud Ele

Photography - 59 x 42 x 0.3 cm Photography - 23.2 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$452

Photography, Mick Jagger , Jean-Pierre Roux

Mick Jagger

Jean-Pierre Roux

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

$554

Photography, La Cueilleuse, Julie Peiffer

La Cueilleuse

Julie Peiffer

Photography - 80 x 80 cm Photography - 31.5 x 31.5 inch

$1,357

Photography, Le Bel Endormi, Julie Peiffer

Le Bel Endormi

Julie Peiffer

Photography - 80 x 80 cm Photography - 31.5 x 31.5 inch

$1,357

Photography, Rhyme I, Justin Pumfrey

Rhyme I

Justin Pumfrey

Photography - 151 x 101 x 0.01 cm Photography - 59.4 x 39.8 x 0 inch

$3,161

Photography, Iris, Justin Pumfrey

Iris

Justin Pumfrey

Photography - 101 x 76 x 0.01 cm Photography - 39.8 x 29.9 x 0 inch

$2,465

Photography, California Poppy, Justin Pumfrey

California Poppy

Justin Pumfrey

Photography - 101 x 76 x 0.01 cm Photography - 39.8 x 29.9 x 0 inch

$2,465

Photography, Rhyme III, Justin Pumfrey

Rhyme III

Justin Pumfrey

Photography - 30 x 41 x 0.01 cm Photography - 11.8 x 16.1 x 0 inch

$526

Photography, Rhyme II, Justin Pumfrey

Rhyme II

Justin Pumfrey

Photography - 30 x 41 x 0.01 cm Photography - 11.8 x 16.1 x 0 inch

$526

Photography, Rhyme I, Justin Pumfrey

Rhyme I

Justin Pumfrey

Photography - 41 x 30 x 0.01 cm Photography - 16.1 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$526

Photography, Darkness (série), Sophie Patry

Darkness (série)

Sophie Patry

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

$565

Photography, People (série), Sophie Patry

People (série)

Sophie Patry

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

$565

Photography, People (série), Sophie Patry

People (série)

Sophie Patry

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

$565

Photography, Untitled #29, Josef Nadj

Untitled #29

Josef Nadj

Photography - 30 x 25 cm Photography - 11.8 x 9.8 inch

$1,244

Photography, Untitled #22, Josef Nadj

Untitled #22

Josef Nadj

Photography - 30 x 41 cm Photography - 11.8 x 16.1 inch

$1,244

Photography, Untitled #4, Josef Nadj

Untitled #4

Josef Nadj

Photography - 25 x 30 cm Photography - 9.8 x 11.8 inch

$1,244

Photography, Untitled #3, Josef Nadj

Untitled #3

Josef Nadj

Photography - 25 x 30 cm Photography - 9.8 x 11.8 inch

$1,244

Photography, Untitled #1, Josef Nadj

Untitled #1

Josef Nadj

Photography - 25 x 30 cm Photography - 9.8 x 11.8 inch

$1,244

Photography, Rebirth III, Shine Huang

Rebirth III

Shine Huang

Photography - 50.8 x 40.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 20 x 16 x 0.1 inch

$1,800

Photography, Rebirth II, Shine Huang

Rebirth II

Shine Huang

Photography - 50.8 x 40.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 20 x 16 x 0.1 inch

$1,800

Photography, Rebirth I, Shine Huang

Rebirth I

Shine Huang

Photography - 50.8 x 40.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 20 x 16 x 0.1 inch

$1,800

Photography, Marilyn on the Roof, Ed Feingersh

Marilyn on the Roof

Ed Feingersh

Photography - 152 x 101 cm Photography - 59.8 x 39.8 inch

$1,357

Photography, Fellaz on Frenchmen, James Sparshatt

Fellaz on Frenchmen

James Sparshatt

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

$899

Photography, Lichtreflex Rotation, Hein Gravenhorst

Lichtreflex Rotation

Hein Gravenhorst

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

$1,696

Photography, La celebracion, James Sparshatt

La celebracion

James Sparshatt

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$920

Photography, Neiges, Adrianna MJW

Neiges

Adrianna MJW

Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.5 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$339

Photography, Neiges, Adrianna MJW

Neiges

Adrianna MJW

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

$452

Photography, Keith Richards, John Rowlands

Keith Richards

John Rowlands

Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 16 x 20 x 2 inch

$1,350

Photography, Défilé Mugler - Zénith 84, Pierre Terrasson

Défilé Mugler - Zénith 84

Pierre Terrasson

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

$1,696

Photography, Electric Ball Room - London 83, Pierre Terrasson

Electric Ball Room - London 83

Pierre Terrasson

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

$1,583

Photography, Italian Priest, Arthur Steel

Italian Priest

Arthur Steel

Photography - 61 x 48 x 1 cm Photography - 24 x 18.9 x 0.4 inch

$2,064

Photography, Fallen Angel, Arthur Steel

Fallen Angel

Arthur Steel

Photography - 61 x 48 x 1 cm Photography - 24 x 18.9 x 0.4 inch

$2,064

Photography, Eric Morecambe, Arthur Steel

Eric Morecambe

Arthur Steel

Photography - 48 x 61 x 1 cm Photography - 18.9 x 24 x 0.4 inch

$2,064

Photography, Drum Major Kirk, Arthur Steel

Drum Major Kirk

Arthur Steel

Photography - 48 x 61 x 1 cm Photography - 18.9 x 24 x 0.4 inch

$2,064

Photography, Marilyn Relaxes in A Hotel Room, Ed Feingersh

Marilyn Relaxes in A Hotel Room

Ed Feingersh

Photography - 76 x 51 x 0.1 cm Photography - 29.9 x 20.1 x 0 inch

$1,006

Photography, Annie Lennox - Eurythmics, Pierre Terrasson

Annie Lennox - Eurythmics

Pierre Terrasson

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

$1,583

Photography, Nossa Senhora da Rocha Church, Gonçalo Martins

Nossa Senhora da Rocha Church

Gonçalo Martins

Photography - 36 x 29 x 0.1 cm Photography - 14.2 x 11.4 x 0 inch

$237

Photography, Paradis, Pierre Terrasson

Paradis

Pierre Terrasson

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

$1,696

Photography, Paradis, Pierre Terrasson

Paradis

Pierre Terrasson

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

$1,696

Photography, Motorhead 83, Pierre Terrasson

Motorhead 83

Pierre Terrasson

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

$1,583

Photography, Alice Cooper '81, Pierre Terrasson

Alice Cooper '81

Pierre Terrasson

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

$1,583

Photography, ACDC Londres - 82, Pierre Terrasson

ACDC Londres - 82

Pierre Terrasson

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

$1,583

Photography, The southern gentleman, James Sparshatt

The southern gentleman

James Sparshatt

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

$920

Photography, Soft Helmets, John French

Soft Helmets

John French

Photography - 101.6 x 101.6 cm Photography - 40 x 40 inch

$1,103

Photography, White feathered hat, John French

White feathered hat

John French

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

$933

Photography, Petal Hat, John French

Petal Hat

John French

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

$1,103

Photography, Rufus Wainwright (2010), Kevin Westenberg

Rufus Wainwright (2010)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 60 x 51 cm Photography - 23.6 x 20.1 inch

$2,375

Photography, Robert Plant (1993), Kevin Westenberg

Robert Plant (1993)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm Photography - 39.8 x 29.9 inch

$4,501

Photography, Rick Rubin (2013), Kevin Westenberg

Rick Rubin (2013)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 51 cm Photography - 24 x 20.1 inch

$2,375

Photography, Nick Cave, Kevin Westenberg

Nick Cave

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm Photography - 39.8 x 29.9 inch

$4,501

Photography, Michael Stipe, Kevin Westenberg

Michael Stipe

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101.6 x 76.2 cm Photography - 40 x 30 inch

$4,501

Photography, The Skelligs by moonlight, James Sparshatt

The Skelligs by moonlight

James Sparshatt

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

$1,257

Photography, Bagan by moonlight, James Sparshatt

Bagan by moonlight

James Sparshatt

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

$1,257

Photography, Mary J Blige, Kevin Westenberg

Mary J Blige

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 51 cm Photography - 24 x 20.1 inch

$2,375

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.