Lauenen Shack

Fine Art Photography

Marshall Vernet Images

Black and white landscapes, cities and architecture, shaped by French cinema, film noir and the elegance of charcoal drawing.

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"It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

— Elliott Erwitt

The Portfolio

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Azzate
Tempio del Dio Canopo
Punakha Tree
S. Angelo Ponte
Three Trees
Lauenen Shack

Photo Series

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Series I · 28 photographs

Vernet Incontra Piranesi

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Series II · 12 photographs

Alpine Whispers

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Series III · 29 photographs

Urbis

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Marshall Vernet

Marshall Vernet's artistic journey is a captivating fusion of his profound appreciation for French cinema and early European black and white aesthetics. His photographic work is a testament to his deep-seated passion, which has seamlessly woven the rich tapestry of these influences into his visual storytelling.

Vernet's mastery of black and white photography exudes an enigmatic vigor that effortlessly marries the elegance of charcoal drawings with the timeless allure of classic film noir. Each photograph becomes a canvas of emotions, where shadows and light dance in an intricate symphony, drawing the viewer into narratives that are both haunting and beguiling.

Beyond the lens, Vernet's explorations have taken him across the globe, leading him to uncover picturesque vistas and cinematic locales that have graced the silver screen. His collaborative spirit shone brightly as he partnered closely with acclaimed director Tony Scott, offering his keen insights as a location consultant for iconic films such as "Déjà Vu," starring Denzel Washington, the electrifying "The Fan," featuring Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes, the gripping "Enemy of the State," with luminaries Will Smith and Gene Hackman, and the dynamic "Domino," starring Keira Knightley and Mickey Rourke.

Drawing from a decade of experience as a commercial director, Vernet has channeled his multifaceted background into a mesmerizing collection of black and white photographs that straddle the realms of classic photographic artistry and the contemporary realm of digital aesthetics. With a foot firmly planted in the rich soil of timeless imagery and the other gracefully stepping into the modern era of technological artistry, Vernet's creations stand as evocative bridges between worlds, inviting viewers to embark on journeys of introspection and fascination.

6Photo Series
18Exhibitions
15International Art Fairs
4Films with Tony Scott
“Each photograph is built as a narrative space, where light, emptiness, and architecture become emotional forces as much as visual ones.”

Nicoletta Biglietti, Exibart · 8 May 2026

Vernet Incontra Piranesi · Antonacci Lapiccirella Fine Art, Rome · 14 May – 5 June 2026

Selected Shows

Recent Exhibitions

2026

Antonacci Lapiccirella Fine Art Gallery

Rome, Italy

Solo

2025

Marv Museum

Gradara, Italy

Group

2025

Tivioli

Gstaad, Switzerland

Group

2024

Galerie XII

Los Angeles, USA

Group

2023

Borgeaud Gallery

Saanen, Switzerland

Solo

Art Fairs

2022

Art International Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland · with Casagalleria

2021

WOPART Fair

Lugano, Switzerland · with Casagalleria

2021

Milan Image Art Fair

Milan, Italy · with Casagalleria

2019

Photo Basel

Basel, Switzerland · with Galeria Spazio Farini 6

Prize Winner Milan Image Art Fair

18 exhibitions · 15 art fairs · since 2014

Works Available
for Acquisition

All editions are strictly limited. Each work is printed to the highest archival standards and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Enquiries from galleries, institutions, and private collectors are welcomed.