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Period: Mid-20th Century
David Niven with Rita Hayworth - Original Vintage Photograph - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The English actor David Niven with Rita Hayworth.
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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Prince Chichibu on a Japanese Battleship - Vintage Photo 1939
Located in Roma, IT
Prince Chichibu is a b/w photographic print on polihed paper realized by Wide World Photos (England) on November 11, 1938. Stamp of agency and stereotype in German on the back.  Excellent conditions. In this photo, the prince Chichibu with two officials on the deck of a battleship during the landing at the Chinese bay of Bias. Yasuhito, better known as Prince Chichibu (1902-1953), was a younger brother of Emperor Shōwa, and a famous general in the Imperial Japanese Army.
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Japanese Troops - Vintage Photo 1938
Located in Roma, IT
Japanese troops is a b/w photograph on polished paper, dating back to the Second Sino-Japanese conflict, in particular to December 30, 1938. Stamp of Keystone Press Agency and stereotype in German on the back.  The photograph pictures German troops while shooting from a ship.  The Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) was a military conflict involving Chinese Republic and Japanese Empire. China received economic support from Germany, United States and the Soviet Union.  The conflict began with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident in 1937, during which a dispute between Japanese and Chinese soldiers...
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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Cologne, Germany 1935, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

'Evening Elegance' V&A Portfolio Fashion Photography Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
'Evening Elegance' V&A Portfolio Limited Edition print A model wearing a fur stole, John French (1907-66), London, 1955 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Fashion Photograp...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Audrey Hepburn with a Dove 1966 Signed Limited Edition Framed Print
Located in London, GB
A contemplative Audrey Hepburn with a dove perched on her shoulder, 1966. TITLE: Hepburn with a Dove 1966 PHOTO: Terry O’Neill SIGNED LIMITED EDITION (LAST AVAILBLE COPY OF THIS SIZ...
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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Led Zeppelin Hanging Out
By Jay Thompson
Located in Austin, TX
The legendary rock band, Led Zeppelin fooled around at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles in 1969 featuring Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham. Widely...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Spectre HQ Bond Set limited edition silver gelatine print
Located in London, GB
Bond Set The massive purpose-built set of SPECTRE's extinct volcano headquarters, designed by Ken Adam for the new James Bond 007 film, You Only Live Twice at Pinewood Studios, Bucki...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Rue Muller Willy Ronis Twentieth Century Humanist photography Paris black white
Located in Paris, FR
One of the most famous members of the Humanist photography in France. Signed lower right by the artist. Stamp of the artist's studio on the back.
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

'Evening Dress' Limited Edition silver gelatin V&A Portfolio
Located in London, GB
'Evening Dress' Limited Edition V&A Portfolio silver gelatin fibre print. Jean Shrimpton modelling a dress, John French (1907-66), England, 1961 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Carrefour Sèvres-Babylone Willy Ronis Twentieth Century Humanist photography art
Located in Paris, FR
One of the most famous members of the Humanist photography in France. Signed lower right by the artist. Stamp of the artist's studio on the back.
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper

'Jean Shrimpton In Evening Dress' Limited Edition silver gelatin V&A Portfolio
Located in London, GB
'Jean Shrimpton In Evening Dress' Limited Edition V&A Portfolio silver gelatin fibre print. Jean Shrimpton modelling a dress, John French (1907-66), England, 1961 © Victoria and Alb...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

V&A - John French - Soft Helmets - Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
V&A - John French - Soft Helmets - Limited Edition Pattie Boyd and Celia Hammond modelling feathered capsule hats, John French (1907-66), London, 1960s © Victoria and Albert Museum,...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Untitled Portrait
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV Plexi ($900 value), free shipping, and a 14-day return policy. Seydou Keïta Untitled Portrait, 1952 - 1955 (02158) 23...
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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin

Boxing Great, Rocky Graciano in Locker Room After Fight, 1948
Located in Chicago, IL
Rocky Graziano was an American professional boxer who held the World Middleweight title. Graziano is considered one of the greatest knockout artists in boxing history, often displayi...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn in Pool, 1966 by Terry O'Neill
Located in Chicago, IL
Audrey Hepburn having a swim during a break from filming Stanley Donen’s 1967 work ‘Two for the Road’ in St Tropez. Limited edition silver gelatin print Paper size: 16 H x 20 W inc...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Charlie Chaplin - Vintage Photo - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Charlie Chaplin is a vintage black and white photograph realized during the 1930s. Includes a wood frame. This pretty photograph represents the actor Charlie Chaplin with a woman, probably during one of his famous sketches...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Greta Garbo "Two Faced Woman"
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white silhouette features Greta Grabo in a publicity still for her role in "Two-Faced Woman". Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American film actress during the 192...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Jayne Mansfield: Modern Pinup
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful modern pinup features the lovely Jayne Mansfield posed on barstools with modern art on the walls. Jayne Mansfield was an American film, theater, and television actre...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Perry Como Shaving Comical Portrait
Located in Austin, TX
This quirky portrait features musician Perry Como receiving a "fresh shave", surrounded by friends and a puppet. Perry Como was an American singer, actor and television personality....
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn Packing in Her Apartment
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1960s image featuring Audrey Hepburn opening up her luggage in an apartment. One of the most admired movie stars in history of cinema, Hepburn personified timeless elegance. Th...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Veronica Lake: Glamour in Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely capture of elegant actress Veronica Lake posed with her reflection in the mirror. Veronica Lake was an American film, stage, and television actress. Lake won both popular and...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Steve McQueen "The Great Escape"
By Lothar Winkler
Located in Austin, TX
Steve McQueen, The King of Cool,was an American actor who, developed at the height of the Vietnam War-era counterculture, made him a top box-office draw of the 1960s and 1970s. In 19...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sal Mineo in Santa Monica
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of 'Rebel Without a Cause' actor (alongside James Dean), Sal Mineo. Taken on Santa Monica beach by renowned photographer, Frank Worth in 1956. What's includ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

Brigitte Bardot and Her Dogs
Located in Austin, TX
Candid image of French actress Brigette Bardot playing with her 2 dogs. Brigitte Bardot is a French animal rights activist and former actress, singer, and model. Famous for portrayi...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Twiggy Mod Portrait
Located in Austin, TX
This mod portrait features Twiggy posed full-length in a white pantsuit. Twiggy is an English model, actress, and singer widely known by the nickname Twiggy. She was a British cultu...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Truman Capote: Artistic Portrait in Glasses
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome artistic capture of Truman Capote in sunglasses. Truman Capote was an American novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, playwright, and actor. Many of Capote's short stor...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Steve McQueen Relaxing on Phone
Located in Austin, TX
Steve McQueen sitting shirtless on the floor while speaking on the phone Terrence Stephen McQueen was an American actor and his antihero persona, emphasized during the height of the...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Steve McQueen Aiming Revolver
Located in Austin, TX
Great black and white capture of star actor Steve McQueen posed shirtless at home while pointing a revolver at the camera. Terrence Stephen McQueen, was an American actor and his an...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn in Hat for "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
Located in Austin, TX
Audrey Hepburn posed in a wide-brimmed hat for her role in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" 1961. Breakfast at Tiffany's was a romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppa...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

The Rolling Stones Backstage
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome capture of the Rolling Stones backstage in their younger years. The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. As a diverging act to the popular pop-...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Steve McQueen: A Windowlight Portrait
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning capture by Larry Barbier Jr. of actor Steve McQueen at home. Steve McQueen nicknamed the "King of Cool", was an American actor. His antihero persona, emphasized during the ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin Outside the Chateau Marmont
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white capture of the band Led Zeppelin during their infamous visit to Chateau Marmont, circa 1969. This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Steve McQueen in Go-Kart
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome color capture of Steve McQueen smiling in a go-kart. Steve Mcqueen was the ultra-cool male film star of the 1960s, his nickname was "King of Cool. He rose from a troubled y...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin at Chateau Marmont
Located in Austin, TX
Incredible 1969 photograph of one of the world's greatest rock bands, Led Zeppelin. This photograph was taken by Jay Thompson during a memorable photo shoot at LA's Chateau Marmont. ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Cassius Clay vs. Floyd Patterson
Located in Austin, TX
Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) was an American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of th...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn in Hat for "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
Located in Austin, TX
Audrey Hepburn posed in a wide-brimmed hat for her role in "Breakfast at Tiffany's". The film received five nominations at the 34th Academy Awards: Best Actress (for Hepburn), Best ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Picasso in his Atelier
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful black and white image of painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso hard at work in his studio. Pablo Ruiz Picasso born on the 25th of October 1881 and passed on the 8th of April ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Pablo Picasso: Master Sculptor
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white capture of painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso hard at work in his studio. Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist and theatre ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Steve McQueen in His Study
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning capture by Larry Barbier Jr. of actor Steve McQueen at home, chatting on the phone in his study. This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: - L...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy: Living in the Sunshine
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white image of John Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy smiling in the sunshine, their hair blowing in the wind. John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie met in 1952 at a dinne...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Lucille Ball in Pearls
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning studio portrait features starlet Lucille Ball posed wearing a gorgeous pearl necklace set around her neck. Lucille Ball was an American actress, comedian, model, ente...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Martin Luther King Jr. Giving a Speech
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome black and white capture of Martin Luther King Jr. giving a speech at the podium. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most vi...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Pablo Picasso: Father of Cubism
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful black and white capture of Pablo Picasso candid in a white sweater. Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and theatre designer who spent m...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Raquel Welch Sailing
Located in Austin, TX
This captivating black and white portrait features Raquel Welch sitting in the doorway of a boat, making for an artistically beautiful image. Raquel Welch is an American actress and...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Raquel Welch in Hammock
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely capture of actress Raquel Welch reclining on a hammock in a white bikini. Racquel Welch is an American actress and singer. She first won attention for her role in Fantastic V...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe in Some Like It Hot
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning closeup capture of Marilyn Monroe talking on the phone for her role in Some Like it Hot Some Like It Hot is a 1959 American black-and-white romantic comedy film directed an...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Eartha Kitt Stunning Smile
Located in Austin, TX
This elegant and glamorous black and white studio portrait features Eartha Kitt smiling to the camera with her back turned. Eartha Kitt was an American singer, actress, dancer, act...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sal Mineo in Santa Monica
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of Rebel Without a Cause actor (alongside James Dean), Sal Mineo. Taken on Santa Monica beach by renowned photographer, Frank Worth in 1956. This listing is...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Janis Joplin Live at Woodstock
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of Janis Joplin singing into the microphone at Woodstock. Janis Joplin was an American singer-songwriter who sang rock, soul, and blues music. One of the mo...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

John Wayne and Lauren Bacall in Blood Alley
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features John Wayne, nicknamed Duke, an American actor and filmmaker. An Academy Award-winner for True Grit, Wayne was among the top box office draws fo...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

The Moon and Mars
Located in Austin, TX
Carly Anne Amos, in collaboration with Globe Photos, brings you a new collection of gorgeous twists to classic icons from our archives. Carly Anne is a streetwear designer (The Colo...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Smiling
Located in Austin, TX
This awesome black and white capture features Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. smiling. Frank Sinatra was an American singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular an...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Marlene Dietrich in Feathers
By A.L. Whitey Schafer
Located in Austin, TX
This elegant portrait features the elegant Hollywood legend, Marlene Dietrich, posed in a tall feathered hat. Marie Magdalene "Marlene" Dietrich was a German-American actress and s...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marlene Dietrich: Stunning Glamour
By A.L. Whitey Schafer
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely glamour portrait of the impeccable Marlene Dietrich in an elegant sequined dress. Marlene Dietrich was a German-American actress and singer, who remained popular throughout ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital, Archival Ink

Bob Hope: Legendary Comedian in Trailer
Located in Austin, TX
This black-and-white action shot features Bob Hope exiting his trailer in 1955. Bob Hope was a British-American stand-up comedian vaudeville actor, singer, dancer, athlete, and aut...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the Premier of Rear Window
Located in Austin, TX
Alfred Hitchcock, Grace Kelly, and Oleg Cassini at the premiere of "Rear Window" in 1954. Rear Window is a 1954 American mystery thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and writ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white pinup style portrait features blonde actress and film icon Marilyn Monroe. Captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth this sexy image features the actress se...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

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