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Richard Sexton Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Richard Sexton our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Richard Sexton · born 1954

View of HHL Hong Kong cargo ship moored along riverbank; from west bank levee in Lower Algiers

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #1: View of HHL Hong Kong cargo ship moored along riverbank; from west bank levee in Lower Algiers
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans

Stunning black & white photo of a Hong Kong cargo ship at night. Richard Sexton’s captivating image captures harbor life – order a hand-painted reproduction today!

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No. 1 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View of Domino Sugar refinery; from west bank levee in Lower Algiers, New Orleans

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #2: View of Domino Sugar refinery; from west bank levee in Lower Algiers, New Orleans
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 2 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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Support piers for the Huey P. Long Bridge; from east bank levee in Elmwood

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #3: Support piers for the Huey P. Long Bridge; from east bank levee in Elmwood
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans

Experience Richard Sexton’s striking black & white photograph of the Huey P. Long Bridge. Capturing industry & Southern culture, this architectural study is a unique art piece.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 3 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View of St. Bernard Parish industrial waterfront; from west bank levee in Lower Algiers, New Orleans

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #4: View of St. Bernard Parish industrial waterfront; from west bank levee in Lower Algiers, New Orleans
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans

Experience Richard Sexton’s evocative black & white photograph of New Orleans’ industrial waterfront. Capturing a serene night scene, this stunning print elevates urban landscapes.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 4 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View of cargo ship docked at Perry Street Wharf; from west bank levee in Algiers Point, New Orleans

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #5: View of cargo ship docked at Perry Street Wharf; from west bank levee in Algiers Point, New Orleans
2016 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans

Richard Sexton’s stark black & white photo captures industrial New Orleans: a massive crane ship docked at Perry Street Wharf. Documentary style, strong lines, and evocative of industry & vastness.

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No. 5 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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M/V Col. Frank X. Armiger pedestrian ferry; Algiers Point, New Orleans

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #6: M/V Col. Frank X. Armiger pedestrian ferry; Algiers Point, New Orleans
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
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No. 6 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View of Bollinger dry dock; from west bank levee in Algiers Point, New Orleans

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #7: View of Bollinger dry dock; from west bank levee in Algiers Point, New Orleans
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 7 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View of Norco petrochemical facilities; from west bank levee in Hahnville

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #8: View of Norco petrochemical facilities; from west bank levee in Hahnville
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 8 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View of Norco petrochemical facilities; from west bank levee in Hahnville

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #9: View of Norco petrochemical facilities; from west bank levee in Hahnville
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 9 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View of docked cargo vessel at alumina plant in Gramercy; from west bank levee in Wallace

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #10: View of docked cargo vessel at alumina plant in Gramercy; from west bank levee in Wallace
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans

Richard Sexton’s ‘View of docked cargo vessel’ captures industrial beauty in black & white. Explore this striking photographic study of a New Orleans alumina plant – a unique piece.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 10 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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Hale Boggs Bridge; from east bank levee in Destrehan

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #11: Hale Boggs Bridge; from east bank levee in Destrehan
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 11 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View of docks and Louisiana State Capitol; from west bank levee in Port Allen

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #12: View of docks and Louisiana State Capitol; from west bank levee in Port Allen
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 12 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View of grain elevator and cargo ship in Destrehan at night; from west bank levee in Luling

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #13: View of grain elevator and cargo ship in Destrehan at night; from west bank levee in Luling
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 13 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View across Stone Oil facility to Zatarain

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #14: View across Stone Oil facility to Zatarain
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans

Black & white photo by Richard Sexton captures an industrial landscape – Stone Oil facility to Zatarain. Explore the textures & scale of this documentary-style architectural study.

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No. 14 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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Undercarriage of the Huey P. Long Bridge; from west bank levee in Bridge City

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #15: Undercarriage of the Huey P. Long Bridge; from west bank levee in Bridge City
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 15 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View of Public Belt Railroad, floodwall, and cargo ship in port; Bywater, New Orleans

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #16: View of Public Belt Railroad, floodwall, and cargo ship in port; Bywater, New Orleans
2016 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 16 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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Detail of Veterans Memorial Bridge; from east bank levee in Gramercy

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #17: Detail of Veterans Memorial Bridge; from east bank levee in Gramercy
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans

Black & white photo of a tree growing through a rusted bridge by Richard Sexton. Documenting urban decay & nature's resilience in New Orleans. A striking photographic study.

Technique
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No. 17 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View of U.S. 190 Mississippi River bridge; from west bank levee in Port Allen

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #18: View of U.S. 190 Mississippi River bridge; from west bank levee in Port Allen
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
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No. 18 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View across flooded Bonnet Carré Spillway and river to Union Carbide petrochemical plant; from Norco

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #19: View across flooded Bonnet Carré Spillway and river to Union Carbide petrochemical plant; from Norco
2016 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
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No. 19 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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Detail of Hale Boggs Bridge; from west bank levee in Luling

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #20: Detail of Hale Boggs Bridge; from west bank levee in Luling
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
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No. 20 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View of alumina plant; from west bank levee in Wallace

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #21: View of alumina plant; from west bank levee in Wallace
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
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No. 21 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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Support structure for Crescent City Connection; Algiers Point, New Orleans

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #22: Support structure for Crescent City Connection; Algiers Point, New Orleans
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
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No. 22 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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On-ramps to the U.S. 190 Mississippi River bridge; Port Allen

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #23: On-ramps to the U.S. 190 Mississippi River bridge; Port Allen
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
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No. 23 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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Warning siren with Union Carbide petrochemical plant in background; from west bank levee in Taft

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #24: Warning siren with Union Carbide petrochemical plant in background; from west bank levee in Taft
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
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No. 24 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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View of Exxon Mobil Baton Rouge oil refinery; from west bank levee in Port Allen

View the most popular artwork of Richard Sexton ranked #25: View of Exxon Mobil Baton Rouge oil refinery; from west bank levee in Port Allen
2015 · The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans
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No. 25 of 32 artworks by Richard Sexton
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The artist

Richard Sexton

born 1954

Portrait of Richard Sexton
Quick facts
  • Typical colorsespresso
  • Movementscontemporary realism
  • NationalityUnited States of America
  • Born1954, Atlanta, United States of America
  • Color intensitymonochromatic
  • Copyright statusUnder copyright
  • Top-ranked workView of HHL Hong Kong cargo ship moored along riverbank; from west bank levee in Lower Algiers
Biography

The Soul of the Industrial Landscape

Richard Sexton, born in Atlanta in 1954, stands as a profound observer of the American South, particularly through his lens on the industrial and architectural landscapes of Louisiana. His work is far more than a collection of photographs; it is an evocative exploration of the emotional resonance found within the built environment. Based primarily in New Orleans, Sexton has dedicated much of his career to documenting the intersection of human industry and the inevitable passage of time. He possesses a rare ability to look at structures scarred by neglect or heavy usage and find a haunting, poetic beauty within their decay, transforming mere documentation into a deep meditation on history and memory.

The foundation of Sexton’s artistic vision was laid during his formative years in academia. While studying at Emory University, he began to master the technical intricacies of composition and image manipulation, but it was his time at the San Francisco Art Institute that truly expanded his creative horizons. Immersed in a diverse array of photographic styles, he developed a commitment to meticulous observation. This period of intense study instilled in him the belief that a photograph should not simply mirror reality, but rather interpret the nuanced narratives hidden within the textures and shadows of the physical world.

A Mastery of Monochrome and Texture

What distinguishes Sexton from his contemporaries is his singular focus on architectural photography as a medium for storytelling. He eschews the polished, idealized imagery often found in commercial architectural work, opting instead to confront the vulnerability of structures that have weathered the elements. His signature style is defined by stark, powerful black and white prints that utilize an expansive tonal range to highlight the raw materiality of his subjects. Through these monochromatic studies, he emphasizes the grit, the rust, and the weathered surfaces of the Gulf Coast, allowing the viewer to feel the weight and history of each structure.

In Sexton’s work, the absence of color serves a deliberate purpose: it strips away distractions, forcing an intimate encounter with form and texture. By focusing on the interplay of light and shadow, he reveals the hidden stories embedded in industrial landscapes and urban decay. This aesthetic choice reflects his core philosophy—that true beauty is found not in pristine perfection, but in the honest acknowledgment of change, loss, and the enduring strength of what remains. His images act as a bridge between the tangible reality of the industrial South and the intangible emotions they evoke.

Legacy and Artistic Significance

The significance of Richard Sexton’s oeuvre lies in his ability to elevate the documentary tradition into the realm of fine art. He has become a vital voice in capturing the disappearing heritage of the New Orleans and Gulf Coast regions, providing a visual record of an era defined by industrial transformation. His work serves as both a historical archive and a psychological study of how landscapes shape human identity. Through his lens, the decaying factory or the weathered urban corner becomes a monument to the resilience of culture and the cyclical nature of existence.

Throughout his career, Sexton has achieved recognition for his ability to find profound meaning in the overlooked. His contributions to the field of architectural photography have challenged viewers to reconsider their relationship with the environments they inhabit. By finding the soul within the industrial, he reminds us that every structure, no matter how worn, carries a legacy worth preserving. His body of work remains an essential pillar in the study of contemporary American landscape and documentary photography.

Questions & Answers

How many artworks by Richard Sexton are available to browse?

You can browse 32 artworks by Richard Sexton on the All Artworks page.

How can I follow Richard Sexton's work year by year?

Richard Sexton's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.

Is there an overview of all the subjects Richard Sexton painted?

The Subject Atlas of Richard Sexton is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026
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