1987
Two 19th-century printing techniques, platinum palladium and gum bichromate, which are best known for their integration of precious materials, complex processes and durability, were nearly lost over time — until recently. In his final years, Scottish photographer Ian Sanderson breathed life back into these forgotten techniques with his black and white photography, nude photography and other works, and he was one of only a handful of artists worldwide to have done so at the time.
Sanderson studied Fine Art at Sunderland University in England but could not afford to pursue postgraduate studies back then. Instead, Sanderson explored photography on his own while working a host of jobs including factory work, a silkscreen printer, and a photographer for the conservation department for the Newcastle Upon Tyne museums. He was able to move to Brighton to complete one year of postgraduate studies in Art Education and become both a lecturer at Northbrook College and a teacher in a closed unit for young criminals.
Seemingly on his way to a stable career, the 1990s had other plans for Sanderson. The UK financial crisis saw Sanderson lose his job and apartment, sending him back to square one. By 1993, he was able to buy a computer and teach himself how to become proficient at a relatively new, revolutionary application — Photoshop. From there, Sanderson secured freelance work with commercial clients including General Motors, Subaru, Alfa Romeo and Coca-Cola.
In 2009, Sanderson made an important connection when he photographed legendary Tiffany & Co. jewelry designer and philanthropist Elsa Peretti for the Financial Times in London. The pair worked closely together on and off for years. Peretti and her foundation sponsored a large retrospective exhibition in Barcelona focusing on Sanderson’s photography. It was at this show that Sanderson had the opportunity to produce prints by way of the archival techniques he’d revived.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Ian Sanderson photography.
Summer 87 - Original Limited edition, Analogue Art, Sensual Charismatic women
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 ‘ Summer 87 ' Limited edition of 10 Sign...
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...
Summer 87- Limited edition vintage print , Analogue, Topless women, Contemporary
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Limited edition of 10 Signed by Ian Sanderson lower right and numbered lower left, delivered with certificates of authenticity, Unframed. An original signed archival pigment print on...
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...
Summer 85 - Limited edition sensual photo, Contemporary Black white, Figurative
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 ‘ Summer 85 ' Young topless woman sunbath...
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...
Sacha..-Signed limited edition fine art nude print, Black and white photo, Model
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 ‘Sacha and Pearl ‘ who was captured on f...
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...
Summer 85 - Limited edition nude photo, Graphic, Sensual woman, Contemporary
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 ‘ Summer 85 ' Young topless woman sunbath...
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...
Summer 85 Archival Pigment Print, Nude Woman, Limited Edition of 5
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 ‘ Summer 85 ' Young topless woman sunbath...
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...
Theresa Gargas - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Antoine Verglas
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifica...
Archival Pigment
Untitled (Nr. 0412) Black & White Photography 36" x 44" in Ed. of 12 by Ben Cope
By Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
Untitled (Nr. 0412) Black & White Photography 36" x 44" in Ed. of 12 by Ben Cope Signed and numbered by the artist. Unframed - ships rolled in a tube Ben Cope + Rowan Daly Of...
Archival Pigment
"Untitled (Nr. 0412)" Black & White Photography 18" x 24" Ed. of 20 by Ben Cope
By Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled (Nr. 0412)" Black & White Photography 18" x 24" Ed. of 20 by Ben Cope Unframed - ships rolled in a tube Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist. Ben Cope + Rowan Daly Off the Grid Off the Grid is the culmination of a six-year photographic journey through Baja, Mexico. Ben Cope and Rowan Daly began their travels in 2014, working their way through the towns of la Salinas, Baja Mar, and Cantamar, down through Ensanada and la Bufadora. This series of photographs depicts the pair’s adventures and explorations. Off the Grid documents the textures, people, and places visited during this incredible journey...
Archival Pigment
Summer Fling, Photograph, Archival Ink Jet
By Aaron Knight
Located in Yardley, PA
This pin-up image of a nude woman is rooted in time-honored photographic celebrations of beauty. With a genre that has been endlessly explored, the goal is to be imaginative and orig...
Archival Ink
We Are.... - Nude Contemporary Photography
By Hugh Arnold
Located in Chicago, IL
Limited edition Lambda Chromogenic Print mounted on Dibond (an aluminum substrate) with UV Acrylic. Available sizes: 24 x 36 inches (61 x 94 cm) Edition Size: 12 40 x 60 inches...
Lambda
Pair of Vintage Photographs by Mark Abrahams - Photograph - 1980s
By Mark Abrahamson
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding pair of original photographs realized by Mark Abrahams. In excellent condition. Mark Abrahams (b. 1958) is an American photographer celebrated for his powerful fashion ...
Photographic Paper
