Porta d’Roma by Frank DeSantis Photograph, Archival Ink Jet 13.0 inch x 9.0 inch $388

Howdy partner, and welcome to this Wild Western version of Wallspin! Saddle up, because today we’re going to be talking about sepia, the cool vintage coloring with cowboy vibes.

Mask by Thurston Howes Photograph, Archival Ink Jet 10.0 inch x 10.0 inch $450

Sepia is also known as the reddish-brown tint usually seen in monochrome photographs of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Think those cool grainy photos from the Wild West days. Remember that picture of Bonnie and Clyde kissing in front of the truck? That’s sepia. But how did these pictures become sepia? Contrary to popular belief, photographs don’t become sepia over time, they were actually created like that to last longer. According to ABC Science, sepia toning was created through secretions of the cuttlefish which is applied during print development, which gave it that inky feel.

Foliage Reflection (Framed) by Angela Cameron Photograph, Archival Ink Jet 10.5 inch x 10.5 inch (16.0 inch x 16.0 inch framed) $365

Now, artists achieve that desirable sepa effect through different filters used to change the saturation and the tone of different pictures. You can even apply sepia to colored images.

Goddess of the Strand by A K Nicholas Photograph, Archival Ink Jet 32.0 inch x 48.0 inch $2,460

Even though we are far from the days of cowboys and bank robbers, sepia lives on. Whether it’s through an Instagram filter or a piece of original art, sepia is a great choice to give a sprawling rustic vibe to an image. Can’t wait to add some sepia specialness into your life? Check out Zatisa’s collection of original art in sepia. Sepia tones can bring warmth a space, whether it’s through a landscape, a portrait, or even a dreamy city skyline. No matter your taste, bring on the retro with some sepia.