Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Alan Lydiat Durst. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a black-and-white photograph mounted on a green card, part of a collection bequeathed in 1938.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts two stone figures: a large, rough-hewn block with a carved head and arms, and a smaller, smooth seated female figure holding a ball. The contrast between the two sculptures is highlighted by the lighting, which creates shadows on the stone.
Technique & Style
The photograph showcases the textures and forms of the sculptures, with the large figure appearing to be carved from a single block of stone. The image emphasizes the differences in style and finish between the two figures.
History & Provenance
The photograph was sent to William Kineton Parkes in the 1920s as part of a survey on sculpture, and is now held in the Archive of Art and Design.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alan Durst kept a studio cat named Boris, who posed so often his tail shows up in at least three negatives.
