{"product_id":"barber-customer-richard-foster-yarde","title":"Barber \u0026 Customer - Richard Foster Yarde","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed ink drawing by Richard Foster Yarde, capturing a quiet moment between a barber and his customer in a monochromatic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Foster Yarde was a notable American artist, known for his technical precision and his focus on the interior lives of his subjects. This work, dated 1992, captures a quiet, everyday scene within a barbershop. The composition relies on a monochromatic ink palette, using varied line weights and cross-hatching to define the forms of the barber and his client.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a disciplined approach to mark-making, where the density of the ink lines creates both shadow and texture. The barber stands to the right, his posture relaxed yet focused, while the customer sits in the chair, draped in a striped cape. The surrounding environment is suggested through sparse, architectural lines, which provide a sense of space without distracting from the primary figures. The floor pattern, rendered with geometric precision, anchors the scene and adds a sense of depth to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarde often explored themes related to African American life and identity. His work frequently features domestic or professional settings that serve as sites of community and personal interaction. In this piece, the interaction between the two men is depicted with a sense of dignity and stillness. The artist avoids unnecessary detail, allowing the viewer to focus on the physical relationship between the figures and the tools of the trade. The use of a single colour tone creates a cohesive visual experience, emphasising the structural integrity of the drawing. This print offers a clear view of Yarde's ability to balance observation with a distinct graphic style, making it a representative example of his later work in ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/derde-slede-third-sleigh-abraham-delfos\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDerde slede (Third Sleigh) - Abraham Delfos — Abraham Delfos\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Yarde","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58733551026511,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58733673316687,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58733673349455,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58733673382223,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58733673414991,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58733673447759,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58733673480527,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58733673513295,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58733673546063,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58733673578831,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58733673611599,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58733673644367,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Barber-Customer_Poster_CompositorV1_1789029881257.jpg?v=1789030116","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/barber-customer-richard-foster-yarde","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}