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Untitled, by Ernest Alfred Cole, photographic

Untitled

Ernest Alfred Cole

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a photographic by Ernest Alfred Cole, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Ernest Alfred Cole
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a building under construction. The walls are made of smooth, light-colored stone blocks. Above a window, two carved figures sit on a ledge—one holds a tool, the other leans back. Scaffolding and wooden planks surround the right side. The figures look like workers, maybe builders or laborers, frozen in a moment of rest. The photo’s grainy look makes the scene feel old, even though the building itself looks modern. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.

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