Italian terracotta sculpture group of two boys fighting
1890
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a photograph of two small terracotta statues of boys. They’re squatting on a rocky base, wrestling each other—one has his arms wrapped around the other’s neck. Their bodies are round and solid, with simple details like a belt around one boy’s waist. The rough texture of the terracotta shows up clearly in the photo. These statues were made by a British artist in the late 1800s, focusing on real, everyday moments. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of their collection.
