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Trajan in the Cast Court

Natasha Lien

2014

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Contemporary Interior

Dominant colour

Trajan in the Cast Court is a 2014 by Natasha Lien, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Natasha Lien
When & what style?: 2014
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a busy indoor space with high ceilings and lots of old-style columns. People are scattered around—some standing, some sitting, and one man is stretched out on the floor. Statues, books, and a baby carriage fill the room, while a tall pillar and arched windows add to the grand feel. The artist focused on everyday life mixed with classical details, like the statues and old books. The lighting is simple but adds depth to the scene, making shadows and shapes stand out. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A solar photo etching by Natasha Lien from 2014 presents a view of visitors and objects within the Cast Courts at the Victoria and Albert Museum, focusing on a depiction of Trajan.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Natasha Lien

Natasha Lien’s prints show quiet moments in museum spaces. In *Trajan in the Cast Court* (2014), she captures the towering plaster casts of classical statues that line the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Cast Courts. The…

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