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 red grapes suspended by black thread framed in white](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RL-0616-Framed-769x900.jpg)
Red grapes, 2022
unique Ilfochrome photograph, 29-1/2 x 25-1/4 inches (framed) [74.9 x 64.1 cm], edition of 4
![Color photograph of decaying poppies in white frame](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RL-0617-Framed-1031x900.jpg)
Poppies close up, 2022
unique Ilfochrome photograph, 25-1/2 x 29-1/4 inches (framed) [64.7 x 74.3 cm], edition of 4
![Color photographic portrait of a topless young woman against a gray background](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/RL-0408-Framed-856x900.jpg)
Jasmijn nude, 2017
unique Ilfochrome photograph, 52 x 49-3/8 inches (framed)
![Black and white horizontal photograph of a lone rock in the Pacific Ocean.](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/RL-GS-45-Framed.jpg)
Big Sur II, 2018
gelatin-silver contact print, 60 x 88-1/8 inches (framed) [152.4 x 223.8 cm], edition of 7
![Color photograph of a seated figure hunched over away from camera in beaded black dress framed in white](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RL-0272-Framed-766x900.jpg)
Agnes back
Ilfochrome photograph, 70-1/4 x 59-3/4 inches (framed) [181 x 151.8 cm]
![Black and white photograph of a river and trees along the horizon framed in black](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RL-GS-10-Framed-1324x900.jpg)
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]
![Color photograph of a woman in black lace top framed in white](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RL-0406-Framed-797x900.jpg)
Tatiana small, 2011
Ilfochrome photograph, 38-1/8 x 34-1/8 inches (framed) [96.8 x 96.8 cm]
![Black and white photograph of a large metal and concrete structure situated on hillside framed in black](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RL-GS-35-Framed-1239x900.jpg)
Armature, Mount Buzludzha, Bulgaria, 2016
gelatin silver contact print, 58-1/2 x 79 inches (framed) [148.6 x 200.7 cm]
![Color photograph of a large family standing besides a covered wagon outdoors framed in black](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RL-0328-Framed.jpg)
Family group 1, 2016
chromogenic contact print, 60-1/2 x 79-1/2 inches (framed) [153.7 x 201.9 cm], edition of 5
![Color photograph of a seated nude figure turning away from camera framed in black](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RL-0549-Framed-662x900.jpg)
Phie nude on plinth, 2016
Ilfochrome photograph, 75-3/8 x 60 inches (framed) [191.8 x 152.4 cm]
![Color photograph of a nude woman laying on sheets framed in white](https://fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RL-0545-Framed-782x900.jpg)
Agnes from above, 2008
Ilfochrome photograph, 70 x 60 inches (framed) [177 x 152 cm]
![Color photograph of red grapes suspended by black thread framed in white](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RL-0616-Framed.jpg?fit=675%2C790&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard LearoydRed grapes
2022
unique Ilfochrome photograph, 29-1/2 x 25-1/4 inches (framed) [74.9 x 64.1 cm], edition of 4
![Color photograph of decaying poppies in white frame](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RL-0617-Framed.jpg?fit=675%2C589&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard LearoydPoppies close up
2022
unique Ilfochrome photograph, 25-1/2 x 29-1/4 inches (framed) [64.7 x 74.3 cm], edition of 4
![Color photographic portrait of a topless young woman against a gray background](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/RL-0408-Framed.jpg?fit=675%2C709&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard LearoydJasmijn nude
2017
unique Ilfochrome photograph, 52 x 49-3/8 inches (framed)
![Black and white horizontal photograph of a lone rock in the Pacific Ocean.](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/RL-GS-45-Framed.jpg?fit=675%2C438&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard LearoydBig Sur II
2018
gelatin-silver contact print, 60 x 88-1/8 inches (framed) [152.4 x 223.8 cm], edition of 7
![Color photograph of a seated figure hunched over away from camera in beaded black dress framed in white](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RL-0272-Framed.jpg?fit=675%2C793&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard LearoydAgnes back
Ilfochrome photograph, 70-1/4 x 59-3/4 inches (framed) [181 x 151.8 cm]
![Black and white photograph of a river and trees along the horizon framed in black](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RL-GS-10-Framed.jpg?fit=675%2C459&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
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]
![Color photograph of a woman in black lace top framed in white](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RL-0406-Framed.jpg?fit=675%2C763&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard LearoydTatiana small
2011
Ilfochrome photograph, 38-1/8 x 34-1/8 inches (framed) [96.8 x 96.8 cm]
![Black and white photograph of a large metal and concrete structure situated on hillside framed in black](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RL-GS-35-Framed.jpg?fit=675%2C490&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard LearoydArmature, Mount Buzludzha, Bulgaria
2016
gelatin silver contact print, 58-1/2 x 79 inches (framed) [148.6 x 200.7 cm]
![Color photograph of a large family standing besides a covered wagon outdoors framed in black](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RL-0328-Framed.jpg?fit=675%2C510&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard LearoydFamily group 1
2016
chromogenic contact print, 60-1/2 x 79-1/2 inches (framed) [153.7 x 201.9 cm], edition of 5
![Color photograph of a seated nude figure turning away from camera framed in black](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RL-0549-Framed.jpg?fit=675%2C917&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard LearoydPhie nude on plinth
2016
Ilfochrome photograph, 75-3/8 x 60 inches (framed) [191.8 x 152.4 cm]
![Color photograph of a nude woman laying on sheets framed in white](https://i0.wp.com/fraenkelgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RL-0545-Framed.jpg?fit=675%2C777&quality=90&strip=all&ssl=1)
Richard LearoydAgnes from above
2008
Ilfochrome photograph, 70 x 60 inches (framed) [177 x 152 cm]