Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by George Grey Barnard. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A black-and-white photograph mounted on a green card, bequeathed to the archive in 1938 as part of a collection.
About this work
Overview
A black-and-white photograph mounted on a green card, bequeathed to the archive in 1938 as part of a collection.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a statue of a man in a long coat, standing outdoors with one hand in his pocket, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The photograph has a faded, aged appearance, suggesting it was taken some time ago. The statue's simple yet strong pose is the central focus.
History & Provenance
The photograph was received by William Kineton Parkes in response to a questionnaire he sent to sculptors in the 1920s, and was later bequeathed by him to the Archive of Art and Design.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Grey Barnard spent his life carving stone with a hammer and a hacksaw in a barn in Washington Heights, New York, leaving chips everywhere and calling the mess “studio.” When he wasn’t chiseling, he moonlighted as…
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