Carl Fischer Ali
20th Century Portrait Photography
Archival Pigment
People Also Browsed
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Rattan, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George II Dry Bars
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Onyx, Statuary Marble, Brass
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1970s English Figurative Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Architectural Elements
Stone, Copper
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Barware
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements
Composition
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Musical Instruments
Ormolu, Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Statues
Bronze
1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Board, Screen
Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Finding the Right figurative-photography for You
Life becomes art in figurative photography. Shared moments are captured and history is recorded in images of people and their lives.
Figurative photography is often used to describe a kind of photography in which people are the subject. Early black and white photography of people can be a glimpse into a past century — witness the celebrated work of photographers such as Ansel Adams or lesser-known artists like Berenice Abbott, for example. The cultural and social standards of the time are captured in these figurative photographs.
Mid-century photos might show the life and fashions of the day, sometimes with the shared thread of humanity, joy and love. Indeed, figurative photographs can be a source of inspiration and wonder, speaking of common life experiences and beauty. Vintage photos of celebrities and iconic actors can be valuable keepsakes as snapshots of a bygone era.
Just as if you were bringing paintings, prints or drawings into your space as part of the decor, there are many ways to arrange your figurative photography. Large photos can be statement pieces in a room. Smaller photographs can be placed on bookcases or on compact wall spaces to add an artistic element to a living room or a bedroom.
Find a collection of figurative photography on 1stDibs today.