Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Somers Clarke in 1880.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Untitled?

Museum-quality prints of Untitled are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Untitled

Somers Clarke , 1880

Untitled is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Somers Clarke. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Somers Clarke’s drawing records a brass basket candelabrum placed within an ecclesiastical interior. The work captures the liturgical object in situ, emphasizing its materiality and spatial context.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on an elaborate candelabra featuring a sinuous base that terminates in a dragon‑like head at one end and a complementary ornamental motif at the other. Two simple, rounded candle holders rise from the top, suggesting the functional role of the piece in church lighting.

Technique & Style

Executed with meticulous line work, the drawing employs cross‑hatching and stippling to model surface texture and convey depth. The dense network of strokes renders the brass’s reflective quality and the surrounding space with a realistic, observational precision.

History & Provenance

Created by the British architect‑artist Somers Clarke, the drawing remains catalogued without a known exhibition history. Its provenance is limited to the artist’s own collection, where it serves as a study of ecclesiastical metalwork.

Context

Clarke’s interest in architectural detail is reflected in this rendering, aligning with 19th‑century practices of documenting historic interiors. The work illustrates the period’s fascination with medieval church furnishings and the revival of Gothic ornamentation.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Somers Clarke

George Somers Clarke was an architect and English Egyptologist who worked on the restoration and design of churches and at a number of sites throughout Egypt, notably in El Kab, where he built a mud brick house.