Untitled

Untitled

Johannes Haapasalo

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a black-and-white photo of a carved figure sitting on a low surface. The person’s body is rounded and simple, with smooth curves and no detail on the face. Their legs are bent, and their hands rest near their knees. The background looks like a rough wall, and the whole scene feels solid and still. The photo itself looks old, with a faded, slightly yellowed border. The figure’s form stands out sharply against the dark background, almost like it was carved from stone or wood. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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