Randal Ford Art
American
Photographer Randal Ford has elevated his art to soaring heights by applying a minimalist approach to enhance the sophistication of an image. By focusing on the details of his animal subjects, the American artist produces striking images that highlight their characteristic features.
Ford is most famous for his photographs of animals in the studio. They are situated under lights and set against a backdrop so Ford can produce a stunning contrast that could not be captured with a candid shot. He also plays with concepts of color contrasts, such as placing a black rooster against a solid black background or a black and white bull set against a soft gray. He selects each background so that the animal is the sole focal point of an image, allowing for no distractions.
Though he favors animals as subjects, Ford’s photography also involves portraits of people. He has an almost mystical talent for portraying the humanity of his subjects, highlighting the qualities of a person that extend beyond the readily viewable content of a photograph.
He supports a number of organizations dedicated to the well-being and conservation of animals, both wild and domestic. He contributes his time and talent to organizations such as Project Survival’s Cat Haven, which concentrates on preserving wild cats through education and relocation efforts. The proceeds from his book Good Dog benefit Emancipet, an organization committed to making veterinary care accessible and affordable to everyone with a pet.
Ford continues to work out of his studio in Austin, Texas, where he focuses on his photography and conservation advocacy.
On 1stDibs, browse a vast selection of Randal Ford’s portraits, figurative photography and prints.
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Artist: Randal Ford
Randal Ford - Baby Raccoon, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Like all young animals, Lewis was a speed demon. And a mischievous little guy. He was getting into everything in the studio, completely unphased by the camera, lights, or my crew....
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Highland Cow Yearling, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Capturing the eyes of an animal is always powerful but especially so with Highland cows. It is almost as if you’ve uncovered a secret or discovered a hidden gem. And a gem she was. ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Multicolor Spotted Longhorn No. 1 on Black, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Bando is a real looker. This showstopping marbled beauty was a natural on camera. His stunning dappling of light and dark with bits of red sprinkled in came together like a true wor...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Huacaya Alpaca No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Venus definitely had us in his orbit. From the planetary stripe of red across his space-black body to his buck teeth and loving personality, he was the perfect beholder of this doub...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Huacaya Alpaca Cria, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Francis is a fighter. Born five weeks early and severely underweight, this little one came close to not making it. After 48 hours of close calls and her caring owner nursing her the...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Charolais Heifer, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Snowflake is a kid at heart. Having been raised around children on the farm, she quickly took on their enthusiastic energy and zest for adventure. Snowflake loves to run through tal...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Sebastopol Goose, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Name: Silly
"No surprise here, but this girl was one silly goose. She honked her way through our entire session and had everyone in tears laughing. Geese are often known for their p...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Texas Longhorn Calf, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Don’t worry; this sweet-faced calf is not coming to collect. Born on April 15th, The Tax Man is anything but taxing. Cows are some of the kindest animals there are, and I always lov...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Huacaya Alpaca No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"A distinguished name for a very distinguished alpaca. Christoph commanded the stage with his head held high, slowly investigating every nook and cranny with a look of veiled disinte...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Holstein Cow No. 4, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Holstein cows will forever hold a special place in my heart as the first animal I ever photographed in the studio. Daisy was a beautiful dairy cow with the most pristine white coat....
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Huacaya Alpaca No. 4, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Alpacas are often misunderstood and can be mistaken as dopey or doltish. Lily is a shining example of just how intelligent these adorable animals are. Known for her sharp intuition,...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Llama No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Although he can’t fly, Hawk might very well think he’s a bird. An accomplished fence-jumper, he’s known for hopping heights as tall as five feet. I was surprised to discover how muc...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Gloucestershire Old Spots Pig, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Even though this pig can’t fly, she sure looks like something from the sky. Milky Way was just that—a gorgeous, galactic spread of dark and light spheres across her skin. As she con...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Golden Pheasant Aerial, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Nature certainly has a way of stopping us in our tracks. Not only are Prism’s colors impossible to comprehend, but the incredible shapes and patterns painted across his plumage are ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Pink Piglet, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Sweet Ruby Rose was the epitome of a pink pig. Photographing pigs always feels so similar to photographing dogs—their adorable antics and affectionate spirits always light up the ro...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Holstein Cow No. 5 From Behind, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Holstein cows will forever hold a special place in my heart as the first animal I ever photographed in the studio. Daisy was a beautiful dairy cow with the most pristine white coat....
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Zebu Cow No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"From her soft, silvery coat to her upright ocher horns, Notta Chance was impressive from head to toe. She brought so many textures to my lens, which is always a fun challenge. It ta...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Multicolor Spotted Longhorn No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Bando is a real looker. This showstopping marbled beauty was a natural on camera. His stunning dappling of light and dark with bits of red sprinkled in came together like a true wor...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Texas Longhorn Calf, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Wingman comes from a very special cow. His mother is a TLBAA Grand Champion female title holder, which means that this calf will be the star of his own show in no time. Until then, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Multicolor Spotted Longhorn No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Bando is a real looker. This showstopping marbled beauty was a natural on camera. His stunning dappling of light and dark with bits of red sprinkled in came together like a true wor...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Lavender Guinea Hen, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Jasper in flight is one of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken. You can practically see the green lake below him—mist still on the ground, with dogs poised and ready at your side. Th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Holstein Cow No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Dairy cows are the quintessential animals of the American farm. Because we are so familiar with this particular breed and see them frequently grazing along roadside pastures, painte...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Huacaya Alpaca No. 3, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Pacheco was an unexpected treat—mostly because the caramel floof around his face had him looking like he was perpetually popping out from behind a bush. You got us, Pacheco! But we ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - F1 Valais Blacknose Sheep, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"When Juno’s owners said he should have been named Jitterbug, I couldn’t have agreed more. Juno was always on the move. Whether kicking his back legs, frolicking off set, or wiggling...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Meishan Pig, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Shawn the Meishan was a sight for sore eyes—though I’m not sure he could say the same for us. In fact, I’m not sure if he could see us at all. Meishan pigs are known for their squis...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Gray Mallard Female, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Bessie was a sweetheart from the very start. Her kind and docile nature was calming in a way that surprised me. By the end of our session, I found myself reaching toward her in hope...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Barbu d’Uccle Rooster, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Believe it or not, this color-dusted fowl was originally born all white. One of my favorite aspects of photographing animals is learning about all of the details beneath the surface...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Suri Alpaca, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Goldfinch reminded me of a sun-soaked surfer teen with long, beachy hair and a bit of an attitude. Throughout the shoot, his jaw gyrated in circles as if he were chewing a chunk of ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Angora Doe and Doeling, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Annie came to her owners with a big surprise. Originally a rescue purchased at auction, this angelic angora arrived at her forever home with baby Clover secretly growing in her bell...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bucking Rodeo Bull No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Nothing sends a cold panic through your blood quite like staring a bull in the face. Titan was by far one of the most intimidating animals I’ve ever stood in front of. He was caked ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Holstein Cow No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"This playful portrait of Shirley was one in a series of several dairy cows that started my work in animal portraiture. Renowned designer DJ Stout of Pentagram commissioned me to pho...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Longhorn Newborn Calf, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Bug was brand new to the world and only a week old when his portrait was taken. With his mama close to his side, this bug-eyed baby dazzled my lens with innocence. It’s rare to phot...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bantom White Polish Hen No. 2 on White, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"With a snowcapped crest like that, it’s no mystery where Denali got her name. Originally a Native American term meaning “the high one,” the word eventually became the name of the ta...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Buff Laced Polish Rooster No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Blaze exploded before my lens like a firecracker on the Fourth of July. His amber plumage and cascading crest likened him to a golden geyser. His confidence came with just as much o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Gray Mallard Duck in Flight, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Jasper in flight is one of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken. You can practically see the green lake below him—mist still on the ground, with dogs poised and ready at your side. Th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bantom Buff Laced Polish Hen No. 2, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"This girl was nothing short of a fresh mug of coffee, with her beautiful caramel plumage and milk-swirled poufs as proof. You would never know it by looking at her, but Latte was or...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bantom White Polish Hen No. 3 on White, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"With a snowcapped crest like that, it’s no mystery where Denali got her name. Originally a Native American term meaning “the high one,” the word eventually became the name of the ta...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Gray Quarter Horse Mare No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Elm took my breath away and filled the room like an age-old tree covering everything below it. He was a calm beauty and quietly held his eyes to mine. It’s moments like these that t...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Denizli Longcrower Rooster in Flight, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"I created two portraits of Duke during my short time with him. The first was an unusual composition with his emerald tail feathers toward my camera and his ruby head looking back ov...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Candy Corn Polish Hen No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Doloris meant business. As soon as she stepped on set, this lady knew what she was working with. Polish hens come in a variety of colors and patterns, but the scalloped chocolate hu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bantom White Polish Hen No. 1 on White, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"With a snowcapped crest like that, it’s no mystery where Denali got her name. Originally a Native American term meaning “the high one,” the word eventually became the name of the ta...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Snowflake Bobwhite Quail in Flight, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Tux came dressed to the nines in his formal black-and-white suit. He was clearly on the prowl and in pursuit of another female quail on set. We all got quite the show and were very ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Denizli Longcrower Rooster in Flight, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"He may not be a constellation, but Orion certainly has a belt. All roosters are loud, but this rooster is the loudest. I can’t say for certain whether the credit was solely due to h...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Candy Corn Polish Hen, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"In all of his marbled glory, Barry was a golden sight for sore eyes. Nature has a brilliant way of juxtaposing colors—spotlighting each hue in all of its individual glory while also...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Mechelen Turkey Head Hen, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Mother Nature is always putting on a show. The endless patterns and designs across Opal’s plumage were captivating. Every feather was completely unique, yet they all worked together...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Candy Corn Polish Hen No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Doloris meant business. As soon as she stepped on set, this lady knew what she was working with. Polish hens come in a variety of colors and patterns, but the scalloped chocolate hu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bantom White Polish Hen No. 3 on Black, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"With a snowcapped crest like that, it’s no mystery where Denali got her name. Originally a Native American term meaning “the high one,” the word eventually became the name of the ta...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Buff Orpington Chick, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Curly was the smallest of the three brothers, but he made up for his size in personality. A curious little chick, he waddled his way into all sorts of nooks and crannies and was con...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Zebu Bull No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"I knew I wanted to photograph a zebu for the book and could not have imagined one more perfect than Swagger. Despite being one of the oldest cattle breeds in the world—with sighting...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Buff Laced Polish Rooster No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Blaze exploded before my lens like a firecracker on the Fourth of July. His amber plumage and cascading crest likened him to a golden geyser. His confidence came with just as much o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Bay Arabian Mare No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Arabian horses are widely considered one of the most beautiful breeds in the world, prized for their angular aesthetics, glistening coat, and stunning features. Alianna was no excep...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Donkey No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Daisy did her best to live up to the stubborn stereotypes. While trying to coax this gregarious donkey onto the set, she dug her heels into the floor and refused to set foot on the ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Red Arabian Stallion No. 3, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"It’s not often we get to experience awe in our day-to-day lives. With the many advances we’ve made in technology, fewer and fewer things seem to feel new or precious. One of the rea...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - American Saddlebred Horse No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Albert Einstein once said that mystery is the source of all true art and science. As I found myself looking into the eyes of this incredible animal, I realized I was seeing both. My...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - American Saddlebred Horse No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Albert Einstein once said that mystery is the source of all true art and science. As I found myself looking into the eyes of this incredible animal, I realized I was seeing both. My...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - American Saddlebred Horse No. 3, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Albert Einstein once said that mystery is the source of all true art and science. As I found myself looking into the eyes of this incredible animal, I realized I was seeing both. My...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Palomino Arabian Horse No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Rhapsody: an instrumental composition irregular in form and suggestive of improvisation. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect name for this gorgeous blend of breeds. The palomino gold ...
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2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Miniature Horse No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Lilly was a true disco cowgirl with a bleach-blond 1980s-style pouf to match. She strutted her stuff center stage, wide-eyed and ready for the bright lights. She was the star of her...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
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Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Palomino Arabian Horse No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Rhapsody: an instrumental composition irregular in form and suggestive of improvisation. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect name for this gorgeous blend of breeds. The palomino gold ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
Randal Ford - Miniature Horse No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Polly was a prancer. She sassed her way onto set with an enthusiasm so infectious it had us all in smiles. Her curious gaze and playful demeanor truly stole the show. Despite her sm...
Category
2010s Contemporary Randal Ford Art
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print
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