Jacob Epstein
1912
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1912
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This black-and-white photo shows a man standing in front of a large stone statue. The statue is missing its head and arms, but you can see the smooth curves of its draped cloth and one raised leg. The man wears a collared shirt and stands with his hands clasped, looking straight at the camera. The photo was taken around 1912, and the man is Jacob Epstein, a sculptor. Notice how the lighting in the photo highlights the statue’s textures while keeping the background simple. Look up Hoppé, Emil Otto to see more of his work.
