Black and White Photography for Sale

Photography, The picture of emotions and other ailments of a sensitive human VII, Joanna Chudy

The picture of emotions and other ailments of a sensitive human VII

Joanna Chudy

Photography - 19.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$847

Photography, The picture of emotions and other ailments of a sensitive human V, Joanna Chudy

The picture of emotions and other ailments of a sensitive human V

Joanna Chudy

Photography - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$847

Photography, Twiggy 1967, David Steen

Twiggy 1967

David Steen

Photography - 24 x 33.9 x 0 inch

$1,948

Photography, Raymond Devos, Arnaud Baumann

Raymond Devos

Arnaud Baumann

Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$678

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

Tonsure, la cicatrice - série Une Vie de Moine

Jean-François Talivez

Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$497

Photography, Tonsure, de dos, Jean-François Talivez

Tonsure, de dos

Jean-François Talivez

Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$497

Photography, Balade en forêt, Jean-François Talivez

Balade en forêt

Jean-François Talivez

Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$497

Photography, Premier Contact, Christelle Yambayisa

Premier Contact

Christelle Yambayisa

Photography - 27.6 x 41.3 x 0.8 inch

$3,162

Photography, lnvolucruM, Louis Blanc

lnvolucruM

Louis Blanc

Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$1,016

Photography, Héros de l'ombre #12, Carlos Arriagada

Héros de l'ombre #12

Carlos Arriagada

Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$1,581

Photography, Héros de l'ombre #11, Carlos Arriagada

Héros de l'ombre #11

Carlos Arriagada

Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 inch

$1,412

Photography, Héros de l'ombre #10, Carlos Arriagada

Héros de l'ombre #10

Carlos Arriagada

Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$1,581

Photography, Héros de l'ombre #9, Carlos Arriagada

Héros de l'ombre #9

Carlos Arriagada

Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$1,412

Photography, Héros de l'ombre #8, Carlos Arriagada

Héros de l'ombre #8

Carlos Arriagada

Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$1,412

Photography, Héros de l'ombre #7, Carlos Arriagada

Héros de l'ombre #7

Carlos Arriagada

Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$1,412

Photography, Héros de l'ombre #5, Carlos Arriagada

Héros de l'ombre #5

Carlos Arriagada

Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$1,581

Photography, Héros de l'ombre #1, Carlos Arriagada

Héros de l'ombre #1

Carlos Arriagada

Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$1,412

Photography, Héros de l'ombre #2, Carlos Arriagada

Héros de l'ombre #2

Carlos Arriagada

Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$1,412

Photography, Héros de l'ombre #4, Carlos Arriagada

Héros de l'ombre #4

Carlos Arriagada

Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$1,412

Photography, No Time, Olha Stepanian

No Time

Olha Stepanian

Photography - 31 x 31 inch

$1,400

Photography, Miles Davis "It's About Time", Fillmore East, NYC, June 18, 1970, Glen Craig

Miles Davis "It's About Time", Fillmore East, NYC, June 18, 1970

Glen Craig

Photography - 18 x 41 x 2 inch

$3,550

Photography, Triumph, Drew Doggett

Triumph

Drew Doggett

Photography - 18 x 27 x 0.1 inch

$1,650

Photography, True Bearing, Drew Doggett

True Bearing

Drew Doggett

Photography - 18 x 27 x 0.1 inch

$1,650

Photography, Underwater Rhythm, Drew Doggett

Underwater Rhythm

Drew Doggett

Photography - 18 x 27 x 0.1 inch

$1,650

Photography, Whisper, Drew Doggett

Whisper

Drew Doggett

Photography - 27 x 18 x 0.1 inch

$1,900

Photography, Brando Bike, Russell Young

Brando Bike

Russell Young

Photography - 36.6 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch

$14,114

Photography, Mur 006, Sophie Bassouls

Mur 006

Sophie Bassouls

Photography - 18.9 x 13 x 0.4 inch

$847

Photography, Mur 008, Sophie Bassouls

Mur 008

Sophie Bassouls

Photography - 13 x 18.9 x 0.4 inch

$847

Photography, Mur 007, Sophie Bassouls

Mur 007

Sophie Bassouls

Photography - 18.9 x 13 x 0.4 inch

$847

Photography, Mur 005, Sophie Bassouls

Mur 005

Sophie Bassouls

Photography - 13 x 18.9 x 0.4 inch

$847

Photography, Dudley Moore & Peter Cook – London, David Steen

Dudley Moore & Peter Cook – London

David Steen

Photography - 24 x 18.1 x 0 inch

$1,558

Photography, Elizabeth Taylor – Elstree Studios, England, David Steen

Elizabeth Taylor – Elstree Studios, England

David Steen

Photography - 18.1 x 24 x 0 inch

$1,558

Photography, Coquetier, Pierre Boillon

Coquetier

Pierre Boillon

Photography - 23.6 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch

$610

Photography, Fil et aiguille, Pierre Boillon

Fil et aiguille

Pierre Boillon

Photography - 23.6 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch

$610

Photography, Plume et encrier, Pierre Boillon

Plume et encrier

Pierre Boillon

Photography - 23.6 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch

$610

Photography, Taille crayon, Pierre Boillon

Taille crayon

Pierre Boillon

Photography - 23.6 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch

$610

Photography, Bouteille et verre, Pierre Boillon

Bouteille et verre

Pierre Boillon

Photography - 23.6 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch

$610

Photography, Goutte d'eau, Pierre Boillon

Goutte d'eau

Pierre Boillon

Photography - 23.6 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch

$610

Photography, Tee + balle, Pierre Boillon

Tee + balle

Pierre Boillon

Photography - 23.6 x 16.5 x 1.2 inch

$610

Photography, Oscar, Olha Stepanian

Oscar

Olha Stepanian

Photography - 31 x 31 inch

$1,850

Photography, Jean-Marc Barr, Arnaud Baumann

Jean-Marc Barr

Arnaud Baumann

Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$678

Photography, Le Temps des Grenadines n° 23B, Dan Aucante

Le Temps des Grenadines n° 23B

Dan Aucante

Photography - 9.4 x 11.8 x 1 inch

$791

Photography, Fashion, Olha Stepanian

Fashion

Olha Stepanian

Photography - 31 x 31 inch

$1,850

Photography, Man's World, Olha Stepanian

Man's World

Olha Stepanian

Photography - 27.5 x 20 inch

$1,400

Photography, Les Nuls en Ripolin, Arnaud Baumann

Les Nuls en Ripolin

Arnaud Baumann

Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$678

Photography, Pierre Desproges, Arnaud Baumann

Pierre Desproges

Arnaud Baumann

Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$678

Photography, Shoot again (197), Yves Cham

Shoot again (197)

Yves Cham

Photography - 23.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$1,355

Photography, Les femmes guerrières, Charles Bayonne

Les femmes guerrières

Charles Bayonne

Photography - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.2 inch

$1,355

Photography, Momentum, Amrita Bilimoria

Momentum

Amrita Bilimoria

Photography - 36.2 x 42 x 0.2 inch

$3,000

Photography, Broken Mirror, Kalliope Amorphous

Broken Mirror

Kalliope Amorphous

Photography - 20 x 16 inch

$2,200

Photography, Sans Titre, Jean-François Spricigo

Sans Titre

Jean-François Spricigo

Photography - 10.8 x 10.8 x 0.4 inch

$2,710

Photography, Michael Lonsdale, Jean-François Spricigo

Michael Lonsdale

Jean-François Spricigo

Photography - 9.8 x 15 x 0.4 inch

$3,162

Photography, I3I3987, Eru Narayana

I3I3987

Eru Narayana

Photography - 44 x 57 inch

$18,750

Photography, Kelis, Kevin Westenberg

Kelis

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 20.1 x 15.7 inch

$1,999

Photography, May the sky be my testimony, Ana Zegheanu

May the sky be my testimony

Ana Zegheanu

Photography - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0 inch

$181

Photography, Yves Saint Laurent, préparation de sa 1ère collection, Pierre Boulat

Yves Saint Laurent, préparation de sa 1ère collection

Pierre Boulat

Photography - 9.6 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$678

Photography, Le Temps des Grenadines n° 50B, Dan Aucante

Le Temps des Grenadines n° 50B

Dan Aucante

Photography - 9.4 x 11.8 x 1 inch

$791

Photography, Le Temps des Grenadines n° 33, Dan Aucante

Le Temps des Grenadines n° 33

Dan Aucante

Photography - 9.4 x 11.8 x 1 inch

$791

Photography, Equilibrium, Olha Stepanian

Equilibrium

Olha Stepanian

Photography - 24 x 24 x 0.1 inch

$1,390

Photography, Village Adrianna, Sophie Bassouls

Village Adrianna

Sophie Bassouls

Photography - 13 x 18.9 x 0.2 inch

$847

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

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

Geraldine Wilcke

Photography - 23.6 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch

$2,710

Photography, Sans Titre, Jean-François Spricigo

Sans Titre

Jean-François Spricigo

Photography - 8.7 x 22.4 x 0.4 inch

$3,162

Photography, Sans Titre, Jean-François Spricigo

Sans Titre

Jean-François Spricigo

Photography - 10.8 x 10.8 x 0.4 inch

$2,710

Photography, Sans Titre, Jean-François Spricigo

Sans Titre

Jean-François Spricigo

Photography - 10.8 x 10.8 x 0.4 inch

$2,710

Photography, Sans titre, Jean-François Spricigo

Sans titre

Jean-François Spricigo

Photography - 11.8 x 10.2 x 0.4 inch

$2,936

Photography, Hollywood Diet, Brendan North

Hollywood Diet

Brendan North

Photography - 40 x 40 inch

$3,200

Photography, Sans titre, Julien Drogoul

Sans titre

Julien Drogoul

Photography - 17.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$282

Photography, Sanstitre, Julien Drogoul

Sanstitre

Julien Drogoul

Photography - 17.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$282

Photography, Milan, the tramway, Fabien Olart

Milan, the tramway

Fabien Olart

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

$565

Photography, Rear Window, Hugo Gus Babey

Rear Window

Hugo Gus Babey

Photography - 23.6 x 35.4 x 0 inch

$1,355

Photography, Angel Door, Pauline Corto

Angel Door

Pauline Corto

Photography - 22.4 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch

$542

Photography, Wash and Dry, Pauline Corto

Wash and Dry

Pauline Corto

Photography - 15.7 x 22.4 x 0.1 inch

$542

Photography, The Jacket, Pauline Corto

The Jacket

Pauline Corto

Photography - 22.4 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch

$542

Photography, Sans titre (Un jour, une photo), Aline Part

Sans titre (Un jour, une photo)

Aline Part

Photography - 26.4 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$565

Photography, Marilyn Rare Black Dress Large, Bert Stern

Marilyn Rare Black Dress Large

Bert Stern

Photography - 40.2 x 36.2 inch

$31,620

Photography, Michael Jackson IX, David Nutter

Michael Jackson IX

David Nutter

Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Michael Jackson VII, David Nutter

Michael Jackson VII

David Nutter

Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, U2 - SkyDome, Toronto, Richard Beland

U2 - SkyDome, Toronto

Richard Beland

Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Neil Young - Molson Park, Barrie, Richard Beland

Neil Young - Molson Park, Barrie

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath, Ozz Fest, 1998, Richard Beland

Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath, Ozz Fest, 1998

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Robert Plant - Toronto, Richard Beland

Robert Plant - Toronto

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Neil Young - Cobo Arena, Detroit, Richard Beland

Neil Young - Cobo Arena, Detroit

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Roger Waters - Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Richard Beland

Roger Waters - Air Canada Centre, Toronto

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Slash, Guns N' Roses - Toledo, Richard Beland

Slash, Guns N' Roses - Toledo

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, The Police - Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Richard Beland

The Police - Air Canada Centre, Toronto

Richard Beland

Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Tony Bennett - Orillia, ON, Richard Beland

Tony Bennett - Orillia, ON

Richard Beland

Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Bruce Springsteen - Werchter, Belgium 2003, Richard Beland

Bruce Springsteen - Werchter, Belgium 2003

Richard Beland

Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Chris Martin, Cold Play - The Church on Berkeley, Toronto, Richard Beland

Chris Martin, Cold Play - The Church on Berkeley, Toronto

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, David Bowie - Area Two Festival, Toronto 2002, Richard Beland

David Bowie - Area Two Festival, Toronto 2002

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Gord Downie, The Tragically Hip - Ottawa, Richard Beland

Gord Downie, The Tragically Hip - Ottawa

Richard Beland

Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Iggy Pop - Toronto 1996, Richard Beland

Iggy Pop - Toronto 1996

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Jeff Beck - Massey Hall, Richard Beland

Jeff Beck - Massey Hall

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,550

Photography, Keith Richards, Rolling Stones - Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Richard Beland

Keith Richards, Rolling Stones - Air Canada Centre, Toronto

Richard Beland

Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch

$2,550

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.