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Last Christmas, Telluride by David Yarrow - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
It was not something that I had considered in my planning, but I will most certainly take it.” - David Yarrow
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There Will Be Blood by David Yarrow - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
It was not warm, and one was all we needed." -David Yarrow
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Montana Baby by David Yarrow - Wolf - Big Timber, Montana
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Montana Baby Big Timber, Montana - 2023 Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12 Image Size: 37" x 60" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 52" x 75" Large Edition of 12 Image Size: 56" ...
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Pappy and Harriet's by David Yarrow - Wolf - Bar Scene - California
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown, California - 2024 Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 37" x 65" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 52" x 80" Large Edition ...
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Wolf of Main Street III by David Yarrow - Bar Scene - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the 2014 film release, this image simply had to be called “The Wolf of Main Street”." -David Yarrow
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Road Trip II by David Yarrow - Utah - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Thank you, Josie, you were fabulous." -David Yarrow
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Montana by David Yarrow - Big Timber, Montana - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Montana Big Timber, Montana - 2023 Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 37" x 65" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 52" x 80" Large Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 ...
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Dead Man's Hand by David Yarrow - Bar Scene - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Quirky, but also quite fabulous." -David Yarrow
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Ferrari II (Colour) by David Yarrow - Route 66 - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Hard not to in that Ferrari." - David Yarrow
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Chicago (Board of Trade) by David Yarrow - Chicago Exclusive - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
There was a consistent play on height, so why not supplement it with a tall gangster and then, most implausibly, a tall wolf?" -David Yarrow
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Vice (Colour) David Yarrow, 2026 - New Release - Standard - California - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Vice (Colour) Trona, California - 2026 -New Release- Archival Pigment Print Standard Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 37" x 49" Framed Image (5" mat): 52" x 64" Also Availa...
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Sweet Home Chicago by David Yarrow - The Wrigley Building - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Last November, legendary photographer David Yarrow made the journey from London to Chicago with a vision of photographing a wolf in our city.
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Hostiles by David Yarrow - Bar Scene - Cindy Crawford - Wolf - Western
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Who knows, but she certainly owns the image." -David Yarrow
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The Focused Wolf, Montana by David Yarrow - Contemporary Wildlife Photography
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
It was very cold , but I guess that is conveyed. - David Yarrow
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Drive by David Yarrow - Cara Delevingne - Car - Wolf - Moab, Utah
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
This image features the rare Tamaskan dog breed - genetically almost identical to a wolf." -David Yarrow
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Ferrari (Colour) by David Yarrow - California - Route 66 - Wolf - Car
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Hard not to in that Ferrari." -David Yarrow
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Pappy and Harriet's by David Yarrow - Bar Scene - Wolf - California
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown, California - 2024 Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 37" x 65" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 52" x 80" Large Edition ...
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Aces and Eights by David Yarrow - Bar Scene - Wolf - Montana
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Aces and Eights Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 37" x 54" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 52" x 69" Large Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 56" ...
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El Rancho by David Yarrow - Large - Durango, Colorado - Bar Scene - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
-David Yarrow
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El Rancho by David Yarrow - Standard - Durango, Colorado - Bar Scene - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
-David Yarrow
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The Girl Who Cried Wolf (Cara Delevingne) by David Yarrow - Photography
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
The Girl Who Cried Wolf - Cara Delevingne Series Montana - 2020 Sizes: Large - Edition of 20 Unframed 56” x 84” Framed 71” x 99” Standard - Edition of 20 Unframed 37” x 56” Framed...
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Vice (Colour) David Yarrow, 2026 - New Release - Large - California - Wolf - Car
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Vice (Colour) Trona, California - 2026 -New Release- Archival Pigment Print Large Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 56" x 74" Framed Image (5" mat): 71" x 89" Also Available...
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Vice (B&W) David Yarrow, 2026 - New Release - Standard - California - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Vice (B&W) Trona, California - 2026 -New Release- Archival Pigment Print Standard Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 37" x 49" Framed Image (5" mat): 52" x 64" Also Avail...
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Easy Rider by David Yarrow - Bar Scene - Wolf - Route 66 - Arizona
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Easy Rider Holbrook, Arizona - 2022 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12 Image Size: 37" x 62" Framed Image (5" mat): 52" x 77" Large Edition of 12 Imag...
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Testarossa (Colour) by David Yarrow - Monument Valley, Utah - Wolf - Vintage Car
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Testarossa B&W Monument Valley, Utah - 2023 Also available in B&W. Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 37" x 43" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): ...
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Poker Nights by David Yarrow - Bar Scene - Wolf - Jackson Hole, Wyoming
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Poker Nights Jacksonhole, Wyoming - 2025 Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 37" x 62" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 52" x 77" Large Edition of 12, 3 ...
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Testarossa B&W by David Yarrow - Monument Vallery, Utah - Wolf - Car
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Testarossa B&W Monument Valley, Utah - 2023 Also available in Colour. Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 37" x 43" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 52" x...
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Wall Street Stories (Colour) by David Yarrow - Manhattan, New York City - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
It was not a day for precious people; it was a day for those with a visceral commitment to their craft.” -David Yarrow
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Vice (B&W) David Yarrow, 2026 - New Release - Large - California - Wolf - Car
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Vice (B&W) Trona, California - 2026 -New Release- Archival Pigment Print Large Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 56" x 74" Framed Size: (5" mat): 71" x 89" Also Availabl...
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Testarossa B&W by David Yarrow - Monument Valley, Utah - Wolf - Vintage Car
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Testarossa B&W Monument Valley, Utah - 2023 Also available in Colour. Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 37" x 43" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 52" x...
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Roll the Dice by David Yarrow - Jordan Belfort - Butte, Montana - Wolf - Bar
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
-David Yarrow
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The Last Chance Saloon by David Yarrow - Bar Scene - Wolf - Staged Photography
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
The Last Chance Saloon Virginia City, Montana 2019 Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12 Image Size: 37” x 64” Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 52” x 79” Large Edition of 12 Image S...
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On the Road Again by David Yarrow - Car - Wolf - Montana - Cindy Crawford
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
On the Road Again Montana - 2020 Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 20 Image Size: 37" x 52" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 52" x 67" Large Edition of 20 Image Size: 56" x 79" Fra...
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Wall Street Stories (B&W) by David Yarrow - Manhattan, New York City - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
It was not a day for precious people; it was a day for those with a visceral commitment to their craft.” -David Yarrow
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Aces and Eights II by David Yarrow - Bar Scene - Wolf - Miles City, Montana
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Aces and Eights Miles City, Montana - 2020 Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 37" x 54" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 52" x 69" Large Edition of 12, 3...
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Get The Fxxx Off My Boat (Colour) by David Yarrow - Jordan Belfort - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Each is signed, dated and numbered on the front. David Yarrow's narrative on "Get The Fxxx Off My Boat (Colour)": "My first collaboration with the real Wolf of Wall Street - Jordan...
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I'm Not Fxxing Leaving! by David Yarrow - The Wolf of Wall Street
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Each is signed, dated and numbered on the front. David Yarrow's narrative on "I'm Not Fxxing Leaving!"
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I'm Not Fxxing Leaving! (Colour) by David Yarrow - The Wolf of Wallstreet
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Each is signed, dated and numbered on the front. David Yarrow's narrative on "I'm Not Fxxing Leaving!"
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Moths to a Flame (Colour) by David Yarrow - Park City, Utah - Bar Scene - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Moths to a Flame (Colour) Park City, Utah - 2026 Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 34" x 77" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 49" x 92" Large Edition of...
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Get The Fxxx Off My Boat II - David Yarrow - Jordan Belfort - Wolf of Wallstreet
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Each is signed, dated and numbered on the front. David Yarrow's narrative on "Get The Fxxx Off My Boat II": "My first collaboration with the real Wolf of Wall Street - Jordan Belfo...
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It Is Only a Matter of Time by David Yarrow - Chicago - Wolf - Trump Tower
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
It is surely now 'just a matter of time'." -David Yarrow
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Moths to a Flame (B&W) by David Yarrow - Park City, Utah - Bar Scene - Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Moths to a Flame (B&W) Park City, Utah - 2026 Available Sizes: Standard Edition of 12, 3 APs, 1 EP Image Size: 34" x 77" Framed Size (with a 5" mat): 49" x 92" Large Edition o...
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The Girl and the Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
But no matter how tough the bikers may look, one pair own the room and the table, and that is the lady and her wolf. They are not in any way troubled by the bikers - in fact the Big ...
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'Top Gun' - Bar Scene with Wolf, Fine Art Photography, 2023
By David Yarrow
Located in Vienna, AT
Behind it, a room of sharply dressed naval officers and a poised female protagonist watch in suspended anticipation beneath an ornate glass ceiling. In “Top Gun”, David Yarrow fuses ...
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'Top Gun' - Bar Scene with Wolf, Fine Art Photography, 2023
By David Yarrow
Located in Vienna, AT
Behind it, a room of sharply dressed naval officers and a poised female protagonist watch in suspended anticipation beneath an ornate glass ceiling. In “Top Gun”, David Yarrow fuses ...
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'Breaking Bad' - Biker Barscene with Wolf, Fine Art Photography, 2023
By David Yarrow
Located in Vienna, AT
In “Breaking Bad”, David Yarrow constructs a cinematic tableau where rebellion, danger and myth converge in a single charged frame.
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Driving Home for Christmas (Colour) - Ferrari - Wolf - Lake Tahoe
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Brooks Nader is so good to work with; she is family to us and smashes every role we give her." -David Yarrow
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Rear View Mirror (Colour) - Ferrari - Wolf - Lake Tahoe - Contemporary
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
As always, we thank Brooks Nader for being such a laugh to work with on set - as well as being on point in her role playing." - David Yarrow
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Driving Home for Christmas (B&W) - Ferrari - Wolf - Lake Tahoe
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Brooks Nader is so good to work with; she is family to us and smashes every role we give her." -David Yarrow
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1953 (Colour) - Ferrari - Wolf - Lake Tahoe - Brooks Nader - Contemporary
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
1953 (Colour) Lake Tahoe, California - 2024 Archival Pigment Print on 315gsm Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta Paper. Available Sizes: Standard 37" x 58" Unframed 52" x 73" Framed Ed...
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The Tetons - Model and Wolf in a Vintage Ford Car, Fine Art Photography, 2025
By David Yarrow
Located in Vienna, AT
In “The Tetons”, David Yarrow orchestrates a powerful convergence of wilderness, Americana and cinematic narrative.
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On the road again - the supermodel Cindy Crawford in a car with a wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Vienna, AT
On the road again - the supermodel Cindy Crawford in a car with a wolf David Yarrow is a famous British fine-art photographer and one of the most spectacular and bestselling wildlife...
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The Tetons - Model and Wolf in a Vintage Ford Car, Fine Art Photography, 2025
By David Yarrow
Located in Vienna, AT
In “The Tetons”, David Yarrow orchestrates a powerful convergence of wilderness, Americana and cinematic narrative.
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More Usual Suspects
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
This image features the rare Tamaskan dog breed - genetically almost identical to a wolf." - David Yarrow
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The Wolf Of Main Street II
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Archival Pigment Print on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper Signed, dated and numbered on the front. Edition Size: 12 Size: 71 x 107 inches Price on request David Yarrow h...
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The Girl and The Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
But no matter how tough the bikers may look, one pair own the room and the table, and that is the lady and her wolf. They are not in any way troubled by the bikers – in fact the Big ...
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The Girl Who Cried Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in London, GB
The Girl Who Cried Wolf Additional information: Medium: Archival Pigment Print, Photography Edition of 20 Dimensions: 180 W x 132 H cm Available in other size option: Large Frame: I...
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The Girl Who Cried Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in London, GB
The Girl Who Cried Wolf Additional information: Medium: Archival Pigment Print, Photography Edition of 20 Dimensions: 251 W x 180 H cm Available in other size option: Small Frame: I...
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The Wolf of Main ST III
By David Yarrow
Located in London, GB
The Wolf of Main ST III Additional information: Medium: Archival Pigment Print Edition of 12 and 12 AP Dimensions: 290 W x 180 H cm
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The Bribe / The Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort and Josie Canseco on Yacht
By David Yarrow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Digital Pigment Print on Archival 315gsm Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta Paper The Bribe Available in two sizes Large 71 X 116 inches (Framed) Medium 52 X 82 inches (Framed) About Davi...
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The Focused Wolf
By David Yarrow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Montana, USA 2015 Jim Brandenburg’s iconic shot of half a wolf’s head peering out from behind a tree, arguably marked the moment that wildlife photography became art. All those that...
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The Wolf Of Main Street
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Archival Pigment Print on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper Each is signed, dated and numbered on the front. Edition Size: 12 Available sizes: 71 x 107 inches Prices incl...
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Wolf of Mainstreet #7/12
By David Yarrow
Located in Bozeman, MT
David Yarrow has built an unrivaled reputation for capturing the beauty of the planet’s remote landscapes, cultures and endangered animals. Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1966, he is n...
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The Wolf of Main Street
By David Yarrow
Located in Greenwich, CT
LARGE Unframed 56" x 92" / Framed 71" x 107" Editions of 12 Standard SOLD OUT Montana, USA, 2015 Sometimes the most engaging pictures just happen with ...
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The Wolf of Main Street III
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Archival Pigment Print on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper Each is signed, dated and numbered on the front. Edition Size: 12 Available sizes: 67 x 110 inches All prints ...
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The Wolf Of Main Street II
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
Archival Pigment Print on 315gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta Paper Each is signed, dated and numbered on the front. Edition Size: 12 Available sizes: 71 x 107 inches *Please inq...
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The Wolf of Main Street III
By David Yarrow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Montana, USA, 2015 Sometimes the most engaging pictures just happen with no real forward planning, but rather a spontaneous reaction to a fresh canvas that just presents itself. Thi...
Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Dig...
The Wolf of Main Street II
By David Yarrow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Montana, USA, 2015 LARGE Unframed 56" x 92"/ Large Framed 71" x 107" Editions of 12 STANDARD Unframed 37" x 61"/ Standard Framed 52" x 76" SOLD OUT Sometimes the most engaging p...
Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Dig...
The Wolf of Main Street II
By David Yarrow
Located in Greenwich, CT
Montana, USA, 2015 LARGE Unframed 56" x 92"/ Large Framed 71" x 107" Editions of 12 STANDARD Unframed 37" x 61"/ Standard Framed 52" x 76" S...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Digital...
More Usual Suspects
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
This image features the rare Tamaskan dog breed - genetically almost identical to a wolf." - David Yarrow
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The Wolf of Main Street II
By David Yarrow
Located in London, GB
THE WOLF OF MAIN STREET Ghost Town, USA 2015 - Edition of 12 - Size is unframed Sometimes the most engaging pictures just happen with no real forward planning, but rather a spontaneo...
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David Yarrow, born 1966 in Scotland, took up photography at an early age, as a 20-year-old he found himself working as a photographer for The London Times on the pitch at the World Cup Final in Mexico City. On that day, he took the sensationalized picture of Diego Maradona holding the World Cup and, as a result, was subsequently asked to cover the Olympics and numerous other high profile sporting events.
Many years later, Yarrow established himself as a fine art photographer by documenting the natural world from new perspectives and recent years have been career-defining for his mark on the world of contemporary fine art photography.
Yarrow’s evocative and immersive photography of life on earth is most distinctive and has earned him an ever-growing following among art collectors and celebrities. His distinct large monochrome images made in Los Angeles are on display in leading galleries and museums across Europe and North America. Yarrow is now recognized as one of the best-selling fine art photographers in the world and his limited edition works regularly sell at high prices at Sotheby’s and other auction houses.
In September 2019, Rizzoli published their second book by Yarrow, with a personal foreword written by global NFL star Tom Brady and thoughtful afterword written by American cultural icon and supermodel Cindy Crawford. All royalties from the book have been donated to conservation charities Tusk in the UK and WildAid in the US.
Yarrow's position in the industry has been rewarded with a wide range of advisory and ambassadorial roles. He is an ambassador for WildArk and The Kevin Richardson Foundation and is the European ambassador for Nikon. Yarrow has been integral to Nikon's most anticipated camera release of the last decade. In December 2017, he shot LVMH’s latest “Don’t Crack Under Pressure” campaign with Cara Delevingne. In January 2019, he was appointed as a global ambassador for UBS. In the spring of 2020, Yarrow was appointed a global ambassador for Best Buddies – one of America’s most established children’s charities.
Yarrow became an ambassador for the African Community and Conservation Foundation and presented his work in the Endangered Rangers virtual fundraiser. At the start of 2020, Yarrow was in Australia documenting the devastating bush fires that have destroyed communities, wildlife and wildlands. Using the striking images that he captured of the effects of the fire, he launched the #KoalaComeback Campaign to support the recovery efforts in Australia. The campaign raised over $1.4 million, and as Yarrow continues to work for humanitarian causes, his steadfast determination continues to make positive change for the benefit of global awareness. Currently, Yarrow continues to create stunning imagery with lasting global impact and archival quality that speaks to his reverence for the art of photography in capturing the wonders of the world.
Find a collection of original David Yarrow photography on 1stDibs.
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
There’s a lot to love about black and white photography.
The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. Some might argue that we’re naturally drawn to color photography because it’s the world we know best. This is a shared belief, particularly in the era of camera-phone photography, editing apps and the frenetic immediacy of sharing photos on social media. But when we look at black and white photography, we experience deep, rich shadows and tonal properties in a way that transfixes us. Composition and textures are crisp and engaging. We’re immediately drawn to the subjects of vintage street photography and continue to feel the emotional impact of decades-old photojournalism. The silhouettes of mountains in black and white landscape photography are particularly pronounced, while portrait photography and the skylines of urban cityscapes come to life in monochrome prints.
When decorating with fine photography, keep in mind that some color photographs may not be suitable for every space. However, you can be more daring with black and white photos. The gray tones are classic, sophisticated and generally introduce elegance to any corner of your home, which renders black and white prints amazingly versatile.
Black and white photography adapts to its surroundings like a chameleon might. A single large-scale black and white photograph above the sofa in your living room is going to work with any furniture style, and as some homeowners and designers today are working to introduce more muted tones and neutral palettes to dining rooms and bedrooms, the integration of black and white photography — a hallmark of minimalist decor — is a particularly natural choice for such a setting.
Another advantage to bringing black and white photography into your home is that you can style walls and add depth and character without worrying about disrupting an existing color scheme. Black and white photographs actually harmonize well with accent colors such as yellow, red and green. Your provocative Memphis Group lighting and bold Pierre Paulin seating will pair nicely with the black and white fine nude photography you’ve curated over the years.
Black and white photography also complements a variety of other art. Black and white photos pair well with drawings and etchings in monochromatic hues. They can also form part of specific color schemes. For example, you can place black and white prints in colored picture frames for a pop of color. And while there are no hard and fast rules, it’s best to keep black and white prints separate from color photographs. Color prints stand out in a room more than black and white prints do. Pairing them may detract attention from your black and white photography. Instead, dedicate separate walls or spaces to each.
Once you’ve selected the photography that best fits your space, you’ll need to decide how to hang the images. If you want to hang multiple photos, it’s essential to know how to arrange wall art. A proper arrangement can significantly enhance a living space.
On 1stDibs, explore a vast collection of compelling black and white photography by artists such as Mark Shaw, Jack Mitchell (a photographer you should know), Berenice Abbott and David Yarrow.