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Untitled, by Géza Horváth, photographic

Untitled

Géza Horváth

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a photographic by Géza Horváth, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Géza Horváth
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This image presents a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture, showcasing a nude woman seated on a pedestal. The woman's head is turned to her left, and her right hand rests on her right thigh, while her left hand is placed on the pedestal beside her. Her hair is styled in a low ponytail, and she sits with her legs bent at the knees. The sculpture is crafted from a light-colored material, possibly marble or plaster, and is positioned on a rectangular base. The background of the image is dark, which helps to accentuate the details of the sculpture. The photograph provides a detailed view of the sculpture, highlighting its intricate features and textures. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Horváth, Géza.

The story of this work

Overview

A photograph is mounted on a green card. It was part of a collection bequeathed by William Kineton Parkes in 1938. Parkes, a novelist, art historian, and librarian known for his work on sculpture, had sent questionnaires to sculptors in the 1920s. This photograph is one of several received in response to those questionnaires.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Géza Horváth

Géza Horváth made black-and-white photographs, though the details of their life are not recorded.

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