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Period: 20th Century
Dolly Parton by Jim Herrington

Dolly Parton by Jim Herrington

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited editon print from acclaimed photographer, Jim Herrington of Dolly Parton taken in Joelton, Tennessee, 1997 "Love this one of Dolly. It's so striking and glamorous an...

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20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Dolly Parton by Jim Herrington

Dolly Parton by Jim Herrington

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition print from acclaimed photographer, Jim Herrington of Dolly Parton taken in Joelton, Tennessee, 1997 Archival pigment print on Hahnemuhle Baryta 315 gsm, acid...

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20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Ins Licht schauen beim Waschen

Ins Licht schauen beim Waschen

By Will McBride

Located in New York, NY

1963/printed later Signed, titled, dated, and numbered, verso Gelatin silver print (Edition of 12) 24 x 20 inches, sheet This artwork is offered by CLAMP, New York.

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20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

New York City Skyscrapers, July 1931, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography Framed
New York City Skyscrapers, July 1931, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography Framed

New York City Skyscrapers, July 1931, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography Framed

By Press Agency Keystone View Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

An original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Press Agency Keystone View Company. New York City skyscrapers view, taken on July 7th, 1931, with the Empire State Building ...

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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Office Party, New York, Gelatin Silver Photograph, Signed, 1966, 16x20 Inches
Office Party, New York, Gelatin Silver Photograph, Signed, 1966, 16x20 Inches

Office Party, New York, Gelatin Silver Photograph, Signed, 1966, 16x20 Inches

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

Office Party, New York City, 1966 by Leonard Freed is a gelatin silver photograph, 16 x 20in, signed verso (on back) by the photographer. Photographer F...

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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Handcuffed, New York, 1978 Black and White Iconic Photograph, Signed, 14x11
Handcuffed, New York, 1978 Black and White Iconic Photograph, Signed, 14x11

Handcuffed, New York, 1978 Black and White Iconic Photograph, Signed, 14x11

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

For several years in the 1970s Leonard Freed worked alongside members of the New York police department, documenting the gritty reality of life on the beat...

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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Swan In A Car (1936) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Swan In A Car (1936) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Located in London, GB

Swan In A Car (1936) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images) 6th April 1936: A tame swan named Leila is given a lift in the back of a car. Additional Info...

Category

Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"Swan In A Car" by Fox Photos

"Swan In A Car" by Fox Photos

Located in London, GB

"Swan In A Car" by Fox Photos 6th April 1936: A tame swan named Leila is given a lift in the back of a car. Unframed Paper Size: 30" x 40'' (inches) Printed 2022 Silver Gelatin Fi...

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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Photo Tzitzko Abinun Jewish Cooking Budapest Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph
Photo Tzitzko Abinun Jewish Cooking Budapest Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph

Photo Tzitzko Abinun Jewish Cooking Budapest Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph

By Edward Serotta

Located in Surfside, FL

Edward Serotta Tzitzko Abinun (Man cooking) . Judaica. silver gelatin print, matted, captioned by hand and hand signed and numbered. B/W photographs documenting Jewish life in Ea...

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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe - The Lost Last Photographs #III by Allan Grant

Marilyn Monroe - The Lost Last Photographs #III by Allan Grant

By Allan Grant

Located in Austin, TX

Marilyn Monroe in her last formal photo shoot captured by legendary photographer Allan Grant on July 7, 1962. In the summer of 1962, LIFE magazine sent two journalists to spend time...

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Other Art Style 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Children in Harlem, New York, Signed Archival Pigment Print, 19x13, Edition 7/10
Children in Harlem, New York, Signed Archival Pigment Print, 19x13, Edition 7/10

Children in Harlem, New York, Signed Archival Pigment Print, 19x13, Edition 7/10

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

Children, Harlem, New York, USA 1963 by Leonard Freed is a 19" x 13" signed archival pigment print in an edition of 10. Signed by the estate on back of photograph by Freed's widow Brigitte Freed. Available: 7/10. Provenance: Freed estate *** Artist’s Bio: Leonard Freed (1929-2006) was an American photographer from Brooklyn, New York. His "Black in White America" series made him known as a documentarian. Freed worked as a freelance photographer from 1961 onwards and as a Magnum photographer Freed traveled widely abroad and, in the US, photographing African Americans (1964-65), events in Israel (1967-68, 1973), and the New York City police department...

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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigme...

Sailing Boats; From the journal Camera Work
Sailing Boats; From the journal Camera Work

Sailing Boats; From the journal Camera Work

By Heinrich Kuhn

Located in Middletown, NY

New York: Alfred Stieglitz, 1911. Halftone engraving from a gum bichromate print; 8 x 5 5/8 inches (203 x 142 mm), tipped onto a mounting sheet 8 x 11 3/4 in. 2 mm tear on lower rig...

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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Engraving, Photogravure

Surfers by Al Satterwhite

Surfers by Al Satterwhite

By Al Satterwhite

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition print from photographer Al Satterwhite. Surfers taken at Daytona Beach, Florida in 1966. Kids sitting on a station wagon heading to the beach Available in t...

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20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Grace Jones for After Dark
Grace Jones for After Dark

Grace Jones for After Dark

By Victor Arimondi

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Victor Arimondi (1942-2001). Portrait of Grace Jones, 1975. Period print measures 8.5 x 11.25 inches; 10 x 13 inches framed. Artist studio stamp on ver...

Category

Realist 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, Sience Fiction Filmstill, 1977
Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, Sience Fiction Filmstill, 1977

Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, Sience Fiction Filmstill, 1977

Located in Cologne, DE

The original Star Wars trilogy, formerly marketed as the Star Wars Trilogy (and colloquially referred to as the 'original trilogy'), is the first set of three films produced in the S...

Category

Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Rock Covers Paper #9, Big Sur
Rock Covers Paper #9, Big Sur

Rock Covers Paper #9, Big Sur

By Bob Kolbrener

Located in Pacific Grove, CA

Hand-crafted by world-renowned large format film photographer Bob Kolbrener. This image is available in the following sizes: 10x20 ($2,500) - 15x30 ($3,200) - 20x40 ($6,500). Please ...

Category

Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Sieff-Ina a Contrejour Vintage Black and white photography

Sieff-Ina a Contrejour Vintage Black and white photography

By Jeanloup Sieff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This evocative poster reproduces Ina, en contre-jour, a celebrated photograph by renowned French photographer Jeanloup Sieff, known for his poetic, sensual, and psychologically charg...

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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Offset

David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor signed Lifetime Edition

David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor signed Lifetime Edition

By Terry O'Neill

Located in Austin, TX

Lifetime prints are the last remaining prints available, signed by Terry O’Neill and obtained from the Terry O’Neill Archive in London. Signed limited edition, silver gelatin print ...

Category

Photorealist 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Jackie Kennedy, Thomas Hoving, Black and White, MET, USA, 1976, 18, 1 x 12, 7 cm
Jackie Kennedy, Thomas Hoving, Black and White, MET, USA, 1976, 18, 1 x 12, 7 cm

Jackie Kennedy, Thomas Hoving, Black and White, MET, USA, 1976, 18, 1 x 12, 7 cm

By Oscar Abolafia

Located in Cologne, DE

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of President John F. Kennedy. Her popularity as First Lady was due to her devotion to historical preservation of the White House, her fashion sense, and her devotion to her children, which endeared her to the American public. During her lifetime, Jackie was regarded as an international fashion icon. Her ensemble of a pink Chanel...

Category

Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

The Beatles 1963 by Norman Parkinson

The Beatles 1963 by Norman Parkinson

By Norman Parkinson

Located in Austin, TX

The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr at the President Hotel, Russell Square, London, 12 September 1963 by Norman Parkinson NORMAN PARKINSON POST...

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Photorealist 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

C Print

Alberto Giacometti with his wife Anette in his studio in Paris 1963

Alberto Giacometti with his wife Anette in his studio in Paris 1963

Located in Cologne, DE

The photographer Wolfgang Kühn photographed Alberto Giacometti in November 1963 in his studio in Paris in the 14th arrondissement at the address rue Hippolyte-Maindron. The appointment was arranged by the gallery owner Aimé Maeght. 17 photographs were made. In 1990 copies of them were deposited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 2010, the Center of International Sculpture of the Wilhelm...

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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Cliff Nass

Cliff Nass

By Victor Carnuccio

Located in New York, NY

Signed, titled, dated, and numbered, verso Gelatin silver print (Edition of 10) This artwork is offered by CLAMP, New York.

Category

20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photography, Silver Gelatin

Artist Tom Wesselmann in his New York City studio, signed by Jack Mitchell
Artist Tom Wesselmann in his New York City studio, signed by Jack Mitchell

Artist Tom Wesselmann in his New York City studio, signed by Jack Mitchell

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Senoia, GA

11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of artist Tom Wesselmann in his New York City studio with recent work, 1971. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the print verso. Comes directly fro...

Category

Pop Art 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Hustler

Hustler

By Christopher Makos

Located in New York, NY

Hustler 254 West 11th Street, NYC, 1977/printed later Signed and numbered, verso Archival pigment print (Edition of 15) 24 x 17 inches

Category

Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Bob Marley

Bob Marley

By Kevin Cummins

Located in Austin, TX

Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Bob Marley by Kevin Cummins, photographed whilst performing at Bingley Hall in Stafford, England, June 22, 19...

Category

Photorealist 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis by Jill Furmanovsky

Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis by Jill Furmanovsky

By Jill Furmanovsky

Located in Austin, TX

Silhouette portrait of Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis taken in London in September of 1995 by Jill Furmanovsky during a break in the making of the Wonderwall video. Signed and n...

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Photorealist 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Oasis 1995 - signed limited edition
Oasis 1995 - signed limited edition

Oasis 1995 - signed limited edition

By Jill Furmanovsky

Located in London, GB

Catalogue No: OA056JF Artists: Oasis, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher Location: Slane Castle, Ireland Date: 22nd July 1995 Era: The 1990's Edition: hand signed Limited Edition 17/50 Print type: Giclée Print Paper type: Archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag printed this year Oasis performing at Slane Castle in 1995 as the support for REM. Fourteen years later they would headline the festival. paper size 61 x41 cm / 24 x 16 inches © Jill Furmanovsky Slane Castle, Ireland. 22 July 1995 Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity 'I feel blessed to have photographed so many extraordinary musicians over my 50-year career. Their music formed a soundtrack to my life and has inspired my work. This exhibition at Proud is homage to their magical gifts. ‘No Music No Life’ says it all.' Jill Furmanovsky Her legacy is profound.' Gail Buckland (guest curator and author of 'Who Shot Rock & Roll - Brooklyn Museum) 'She reveals you to yourself.' Nile Rodgers (Chic) 'Through the honesty of Jill’s work, we are brought closer to the frailty and humanity of celebrity.' (Neville Brody, designer of The Face Magazine) 'Jill is one of my favourite photographers of all time.' Jools Holland Jill Furmanovsky body of work exudes at its heart her love of music and unique ability to capture its vibrancy and spirit throughout her career. Her intimate and candid shots of Oasis reflect her close relationship with the band during their zenith. Rockarchive founder, Jill Furmanovsky, was born and brought up in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Her parents moved to London in 1965 when she was eleven. As a teenager, she became a Beatles fan and often stood outside Abbey Road Studio hoping to catch sight of them. Her first rock shot was of Paul McCartney and two school friends taken on a Kodak Instamatic outside of his home in St. John’s Wood. Jill studied textile and then graphic design at the Central School of Art and Design in London. In January 1972, whilst on a two-week block course in photography, she had a lucky break when she was offered a job as in-house photographer for premier rock venue, The Rainbow Theatre. From then on, she took live shots and features for the music press of the day of the 1970’s and 80’s, including NME, Melody Maker, Sounds, Smash Hits and The Face. In the 1990s Jill became the main photographer for Oasis. Jill has won many awards for her music photography including The Jane Bown...

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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

1965 NYC Shopping Couple, Black and White Photorealist Photograph
1965 NYC Shopping Couple, Black and White Photorealist Photograph

1965 NYC Shopping Couple, Black and White Photorealist Photograph

Located in Slovak Republic, SK

The picture is an edition ( Edit. of 50) and part of a book about NYC, which Kallay done in 1965 for a German book publisher.

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Photorealist 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Dolly Immortalized, Vintage Black and White Photo, 1976, Signed and Framed
Dolly Immortalized, Vintage Black and White Photo, 1976, Signed and Framed

Dolly Immortalized, Vintage Black and White Photo, 1976, Signed and Framed

By Art Shay

Located in Chicago, IL

The incomparable Dolly Parton doing what she does best, performing. In this vintage silver gelatin print by famed photographer Art Shay, she is dressed in her customary sequins and g...

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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Michael Jackson, Los Angeles, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography

Michael Jackson, Los Angeles, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography

By Greg Gorman

Located in München, BY

Edition of 10 signed by the artist printed later Also available in 40 x 50 cm / 16 x 20 inch, Edition of 25 Black and white portrait of Singer and Songwriter Michael Jackson with l...

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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

New York City (gumball machine)

New York City (gumball machine)

By Helen Levitt

Located in New York, NY

Dye transfer print. Signed in pencil on verso. Beginning in the late 1930's, Helen Levitt's ability to capture expressive gesture established her reputation as a master of lyrical p...

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20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photography, Dye Transfer

Tiny in her Halloween Costume
Tiny in her Halloween Costume

Tiny in her Halloween Costume

By Mary Ellen Mark

Located in New York, NY

Signed, verso Gelatin silver print 20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.6 cm) sheet This artwork is offered by CLAMP, New York.

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20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photography

Inga Lindgren And Poodles, New York, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Inga Lindgren And Poodles, New York, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

Inga Lindgren And Poodles, New York, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish model Inga Lindgren, wife of Argentinian finance minister Ceferino Alonso Irigoyen, wears designs by Vera Stewart with her standard poodles Aja...

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American Realist 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch Relaxes at Home

Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch Relaxes at Home

By Terry O'Neill

Located in New York, NY

American actress Raquel Welch relaxes at her home in Beverly Hills, 1970s. Raquel Welch Relaxes at Home, 1970 Silver Gelatin Print Posthumous Estate signature stamped and numbered e...

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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Dolly Parton photographed in New York City in September, 1976. Estate Stamped by photographer David Gahr. Limited Edition photograph of 100 Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.

Category

Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

New York City Skyline and Ferry, 1960s

New York City Skyline and Ferry, 1960s

By Erich Andres

Located in Cologne, DE

This black-and-white photograph captures the dramatic skyline of New York City, with towering skyscrapers rising above the water. In the foreground, a ferry glides across the river, ...

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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

By David McClister

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Dolly Parton photographed in Nashville. 2014. Limited Edition photograph. Signed by photographer Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.

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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Jagger 1980 - Dave Hogan Signed Limited Edition

Jagger 1980 - Dave Hogan Signed Limited Edition

By dave hogan

Located in London, GB

Jagger 1980 - Dave Hogan Signed Limited Edition Pop star Mick Jagger gives the photographer the finger from inside a car, circa 1980. (Photo by Dave Hogan) Limited Edition Dave Hog...

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85 New Wave 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Sammy Davis Jr., smoking, unknown date
Sammy Davis Jr., smoking, unknown date

Sammy Davis Jr., smoking, unknown date

Located in Cologne, DE

Samuel George Davis Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American singer, dancer, actor, comedian, film producer and television director. At age three, Davis began his caree...

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20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Cheetah Who Shops" by B C Parade

"Cheetah Who Shops" by B C Parade

Located in London, GB

"Cheetah Who Shops" by B C Parade American silent film actress Phyllis Gordon (1889 - 1964) window-shopping in Earls Court, London with her four-yea...

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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

'Sun Beams into Grand Central Station' Archival Photograph by Getty 12 x 16
'Sun Beams into Grand Central Station' Archival Photograph by Getty 12 x 16

'Sun Beams into Grand Central Station' Archival Photograph by Getty 12 x 16

By Hal Morey/Getty Images

Located in San Rafael, CA

An iconic image. Beams of sunlight streaming through the windows at Grand Central Station, New York City, circa 1930. (Photo by Hal Morey/Getty Images) As an authorized Getty Images...

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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Cary In Rain" by Express

"Cary In Rain" by Express

Located in London, GB

"Cary In Rain" by Express British-born American actor Cary Grant (1904 - 1986) sheltering in a hotel porch as he waits for the rain to stop. Unframed Paper Size: 40" x 40'' (inche...

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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

FlowerHead - Floral, Contemporary, Fine Art print, Nature Still-life
FlowerHead - Floral, Contemporary, Fine Art print, Nature Still-life

FlowerHead - Floral, Contemporary, Fine Art print, Nature Still-life

By Ian Sanderson

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘FlowerHead ‘ who was captured on film i...

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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Pigment, Pigment, Giclée, Black and White, P...

Vintage Pres Photograh of Liza Minnelli by Lars Looschen - 1970s
Vintage Pres Photograh of Liza Minnelli by Lars Looschen - 1970s

Vintage Pres Photograh of Liza Minnelli by Lars Looschen - 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Gelatin silver print, realized in the early 1970s. A striking vintage press photograph depicting Liza Minnelli in a glamorous close-up portrait, captured during the period when she ...

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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

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