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
Color photograph of a nude woman laying on sheets framed in white
Black and white photograph of tree filled valley framed in black frame
Color photograph of a large family standing besides a covered wagon outdoors framed in black
Color photograph of a woman in black lace top framed in white
Color photograph of a seated nude figure turning away from camera framed in black
Black and white photograph of a large metal and concrete structure situated on hillside framed in black
Color photograph of decaying poppies in white frame
Color photograph of a seated figure hunched over away from camera in beaded black dress framed in white
Color photograph of a seated figure in red dress gazing at the viewer framed in black
Black and white photograph of a river and trees along the horizon framed in black
Color photographic portrait of a topless young woman against a gray background

Related Portfolios

Color photograph of a blooming poppy bouquet in a small glass on a wooden pedestal framed in black

Richard Learoyd: Flowers
Black and white photograph of Yosemite valley with river running through middle framed in black

Richard Learoyd: Landscapes
Color photograph of rope suspended with black thread framed in white

Richard Learoyd: Still-life
Color photographic portrait of a seated shirtless man with tattooed arms looking downwards

Richard Learoyd: Portraits