Richard Learoyd: Selected Works

Richard Learoyd’s large-scale color and black-and-white photography reimagines art historical tropes with a sensual hyperrealism. Using a camera obscura, Learoyd creates experiential tableaux with a contemporary texture, enveloping the viewer into the artist’s unique worldview.

Color photograph of flowers in a glass vase on concrete plinth famed in black

Color photograph of seated woman in gingham dress framed in white

Black and white photograph of tree filled valley framed in black frame

Color photograph of decaying poppies in a small glass on wood plinth

Color photograph of a seated nude figure turning away from camera framed in black

Black and white photograph of a river and trees along the horizon framed in black

Color photograph of a nude woman laying on sheets framed in white

Color photograph of wilting poppies on metal plinth framed in black

Color photograph of a woman in black lace top framed in white

Color photograph of a seated nude figure holding up photogram framed in white

Color photograph of two fishes intertwined and suspended by black thread framed in white

Black and white photograph of a large metal and concrete structure situated on hillside framed in black

Color photograph of a seated figure hunched over away from camera in beaded black dress framed in white

Richard Learoyd: Selected Works

Richard LearoydLove in the mist

2021

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 38-1/8 x 39-7/8 inches (framed) [96.8 x 101.2 cm]

Richard LearoydNyima

2012

Ilfochrome Photograph, 70-1/2 x 60 inches (framed) [179 x 121.9 cm]

Richard LearoydYosemite III

2018

gelatin silver contact print, 59-3/8 x 88-3/8 inches (framed) [150.8 x 224.5 cm]

Richard LearoydLargest poppies

2022

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 50-7/8 x 51-1/8 inches (framed) [129.2 x 129.8 cm]

Richard LearoydPhie nude on plinth

2016

Ilfochrome photograph, 75-3/8 x 60 inches (framed) [191.8 x 152.4 cm]

Richard LearoydThe River Stour from Deadman’s Bridge near Flatford. (Summer)

2013

gelatin silver contact print, 58-1/8 x 86 inches (framed) [147.6 x 218.4 cm]

Richard LearoydAgnes from above

2008

Ilfochrome photograph, 70 x 60 inches (framed) [177 x 152 cm]

Richard LearoydPerfect poppies

2020

Ilfochrome photograph, 37-5/8 x 43-3/8 inches (framed) [95.6 x 110.2 cm]

Richard LearoydTatiana small

2011

Ilfochrome photograph, 38-1/8 x 34-1/8 inches (framed) [96.8 x 96.8 cm]

Richard LearoydJames with photogram

Ilfochrome photograph, 80-3/8 x 60 inches (framed) [204.1 x 152.4 cm]

Richard LearoydYou and me

2010

Ilfochrome photograph, 60-3/4 x 62-1/4 inches (framed) [154.3 x 158.1 cm]

Richard LearoydArmature, Mount Buzludzha, Bulgaria

2016

gelatin silver contact print, 58-1/2 x 79 inches (framed) [148.6 x 200.7 cm]

Richard LearoydAgnes back

Ilfochrome photograph, 70-1/4 x 59-3/4 inches (framed) [181 x 151.8 cm]

Color photograph of decaying poppies framed in black frame

Richard Learoyd: Still-life

Poetically rich images explore the classical canon of still-life tableaus, uniquely interpreted through the artist’s photographic techniques.

Color photograph of green grapes suspended with black thread above wooden plinth framed in white — Richard Learoyd, Green grapes, 2022

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 29-1/4 x 26-1/8 inches (framed) [74.2 x 66.5 cm], one of four unique variants

Color photograph of a lit candle and glass jar on a stone plinth next to a vertebrae — Richard Learoyd, From Guf to Grave, 2019

unique Ilfochrome print, 55-3/8 x 55-3/8 inches (framed) [141 x 141 cm]

Color photograph of standing yellow flowers with green stems on a gray background with criss-crossing lines — Richard Learoyd, Large sunflowers, 2018

unique Ilfochrome print, 45-1/2 x 39-1/4 inches (framed) [115.6 x 99.7 cm]

Color image of color photograph depicting suspended twine in white frame — Richard Learoyd, Found No. 1, 2022

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 29-1/4 x 26-1/8 inches (framed) [74.2 x 66.5 cm], one of four unique variants

Framed color photograph of red, pink and white poppies on a ledge — Richard Learoyd, Untitled, 2020

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 43-7/8 x 36-5/8 inches (framed) [111.4 x 93.0 cm

Framed color photograph of a cluster of clock gears suspended on a wire — Richard Learoyd, Fragmented clock 1, 2018

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 40-3/8 x 33-3/8 inches (framed) [102.6 x 84.8 cm]

Color photograph of a dead rabbit hanging on a suspended string on a gray background — Richard Learoyd, Hare 2, 2012

unique Ilfochrome print, 60-3/4 x 61-1/4 inches (framed) [154.3 x 155.6 cm]

Color photograph of an empty dark blue surface with spots and streaks of dust — Richard Learoyd, Close Mirror 2, 2008

unique Ilfochrome print, 60-1/2 x 60 inches (framed) [153.67 x 153.67 cm]

Framed, color photograph of a bouquet of colorful poppy flowers — Richard Learoyd, Perfect Poppies, 2020

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 43-5/8 x 49-1/8 inches (framed) [110.8 x 124.8 cm], from a series of 3 unique variants

Color photograph of two long, thin silver fish tied in a knot around a vertically suspended string — Richard Learoyd, You and me, 2010

unique Ilfochrome print, 60-3/4 x 62-1/4 inches (framed) [154.3 x 158.1 cm]

Framed color photograph of a bouquet of drying poppy flowers. — Richard Learoyd, Live and dead poppies, 2018

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 35-3/4 x 35-5/8 inches (framed) [90.8 x 90.5 cm]

Color photograph of an oval blueish mirror with dust and streaks — Richard Learoyd, Empty mirror, 2009

unique Ilfochrome print, 24-3/4 x 21 inches (framed) [62.9 x 53.3 cm]

Color photograph of a bouquet of poppies at the edge of a lucite table. — Richard Learoyd, Flowers on armature, 2020

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 34 x 40 inches (framed) [86.4 x 101.6 cm], from a series of 4 unique variants

Richard LearoydPoppies no plinth

2022

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 39-1/4 x 48-7/8 inches (framed) [99.7 x 124.1 cm], one of four unique variants

Richard LearoydFrom Guf to Grave

2019

unique Ilfochrome print, 55-3/8 x 55-3/8 inches (framed) [141 x 141 cm]

Richard LearoydLarge sunflowers

2018

unique Ilfochrome print, 45-1/2 x 39-1/4 inches (framed) [115.6 x 99.7 cm]

Richard LearoydFound No. 1

2022

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 29-1/4 x 26-1/8 inches (framed) [74.2 x 66.5 cm], one of four unique variants

Richard LearoydUntitled

2020

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 43-7/8 x 36-5/8 inches (framed) [111.4 x 93.0 cm

Richard LearoydFragmented clock 1

2018

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 40-3/8 x 33-3/8 inches (framed) [102.6 x 84.8 cm]

Richard LearoydHare 2

2012

unique Ilfochrome print, 60-3/4 x 61-1/4 inches (framed) [154.3 x 155.6 cm]

Richard LearoydClose Mirror 2

2008

unique Ilfochrome print, 60-1/2 x 60 inches (framed) [153.67 x 153.67 cm]

Richard LearoydPerfect Poppies

2020

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 43-5/8 x 49-1/8 inches (framed) [110.8 x 124.8 cm], from a series of 3 unique variants

Richard LearoydYou and me

2010

unique Ilfochrome print, 60-3/4 x 62-1/4 inches (framed) [154.3 x 158.1 cm]

Richard LearoydLive and dead poppies

2018

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 35-3/4 x 35-5/8 inches (framed) [90.8 x 90.5 cm]

Richard LearoydEmpty mirror

2009

unique Ilfochrome print, 24-3/4 x 21 inches (framed) [62.9 x 53.3 cm]

Richard LearoydFlowers on armature

2020

unique Ilfochrome photograph, 34 x 40 inches (framed) [86.4 x 101.6 cm], from a series of 4 unique variants

Black-and-white photograph of the stony base of a rough bare cliff face

Richard Learoyd: Landscapes

Learoyd’s process captures the imposing presence of the landscape – its space, texture, and volume. Revealing the physical and metaphorical gravity of the scene, the photographs embody the timelessness of the landscape.

Black-and-white photograph of a large tree in a pasture with leafy branches reaching the ground — Richard Learoyd, Looking away from Lacock, 2013

gelatin silver contact print, 60-1/2 x 85-1/2 inches (framed) [153.7 x 217.2 cm]

Color photograph of pointed rocks surrounded by swirling ocean waves — Richard Learoyd, Seal Rocks, San Francisco, 2017

chromogenic contact print, 60 x 77 inches (framed) [152.4 x 195.6 cm]

Black-and-white photograph of the base of a bare pale cliff face — Richard Learoyd, White cliffs, Dover, 2013

gelatin silver contact print, 60 x 89-5/8 inches (framed) [152.4 x 227.7 cm]

Framed black and white photograph of a rocky hillside covered with pine trees — Richard Learoyd, Yosemite II, 2018

gelatin silver contact print, 59-3/8 x 89-3/8 inches (framed) [150.8 x 227 cm]

Black-and-white photograph of a netted outdoor structure surrounding trees — Richard Learoyd, Aviary, 2013

gelatin silver contact print, 60-7/8 x 88-1/4 inches (framed) [154.6 x 224.2 cm]

Black-and-white photograph of an empty basketball court against a the side of a bare brick building — Richard Learoyd, Gdansk, Poland, 2016

gelatin silver contact print, 60-1/2 x 79-1/2 inches (framed) [153.7 x 201.9 cm]

Black-and-white photograph of a decomposing beached whale against waves crashing on the seashore — Richard Learoyd, Whale, Pacifica, 2015

gelatin silver contact print, 59-1/2 x 85 inches (framed) [151.1 x 215.9 cm]

Black-and-white photograph of leafy branches suspended from a tree branch with thin filaments — Richard Learoyd, For Cookham read Holt, 2013

gelatin silver contact print, 61-1/4 x 89-1/2 inches (framed) [155.6 x 227.3 cm]

Black-and-white photograph of bare tree covered with ivy on an overgrown riverbank — Richard Learoyd, The river Stour from deadman’s bridge near Flatford. (Summer), 2013

gelatin silver contact print, 58-1/8 x 86 inches (framed) [147.6 x 218.4 cm]

Black-and-white photograph of a derelict entrance way with an overgrown stoop — Richard Learoyd, Untitled, 2016

gelatin silver contact print, 61 x 79-1/2 inches (framed) [154.9 x 201.9 cm]

Black-and-white photograph of a low shrub against bare trees — Richard Learoyd, A roadside attraction, 2013

gelatin silver contact print, 60 x 88-1/2 inches (framed) [152.4 x 224.8 cm]

Black-and-white photograph of trees with nests perched in the upper branches — Richard Learoyd, Rookery, 2013

gelatin silver contact print, 87-5/8 x 61-1/4 inches (framed) [22.6 x 155.6 cm]

Richard LearoydGordale Scar

2013

gelatin silver contact print, 60-3/8 x 88-3/4 inches (framed) [153.2 x 225.4 cm]

Richard LearoydArmature, Mount Buzludzha, Bulgaria

2016

gelatin silver contact print, 58-1/2 x 79 inches (framed) [148.6 x 200.7 cm]

Richard LearoydLooking away from Lacock

2013

gelatin silver contact print, 60-1/2 x 85-1/2 inches (framed) [153.7 x 217.2 cm]

Richard LearoydSeal Rocks, San Francisco

2017

chromogenic contact print, 60 x 77 inches (framed) [152.4 x 195.6 cm]

Richard LearoydWhite cliffs, Dover

2013

gelatin silver contact print, 60 x 89-5/8 inches (framed) [152.4 x 227.7 cm]

Richard LearoydYosemite II

2018

gelatin silver contact print, 59-3/8 x 89-3/8 inches (framed) [150.8 x 227 cm]

Richard LearoydAviary

2013

gelatin silver contact print, 60-7/8 x 88-1/4 inches (framed) [154.6 x 224.2 cm]

Richard LearoydGdansk, Poland

2016

gelatin silver contact print, 60-1/2 x 79-1/2 inches (framed) [153.7 x 201.9 cm]

Richard LearoydWhale, Pacifica

2015

gelatin silver contact print, 59-1/2 x 85 inches (framed) [151.1 x 215.9 cm]

Richard LearoydFor Cookham read Holt

2013

gelatin silver contact print, 61-1/4 x 89-1/2 inches (framed) [155.6 x 227.3 cm]

Richard LearoydThe river Stour from deadman’s bridge near Flatford. (Summer)

2013

gelatin silver contact print, 58-1/8 x 86 inches (framed) [147.6 x 218.4 cm]

Richard LearoydUntitled

2016

gelatin silver contact print, 61 x 79-1/2 inches (framed) [154.9 x 201.9 cm]

Richard LearoydA roadside attraction

2013

gelatin silver contact print, 60 x 88-1/2 inches (framed) [152.4 x 224.8 cm]

Richard LearoydRookery

2013

gelatin silver contact print, 87-5/8 x 61-1/4 inches (framed) [22.6 x 155.6 cm]

Framed color photograph of a woman in a striped dress seated on a stool

Richard Learoyd: Portraits

Learoyd’s photographs mimic how we see—rendering particular features in sharp detail, others gradually melting out of focus—effectively extending the process of looking. The artist has said of his portraits, “My hope is that they inspire a truly reflective view: a view of intimacy and understanding, and insight into another that will increase our humanity.”