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About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a tall statue of a robed woman standing on a rocky base. She has one arm bent, holding fabric draped over her shoulder. At her feet, four small faces peek out from behind a carved ledge, looking up at her. The statue’s folds of cloth are smooth and detailed, and the whole scene feels solid and three-dimensional. The photo was taken in a way that makes the statue look dramatic against the plain background. The lighting highlights the curves of the robe and the faces below, almost like a shadow play. This photo is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.