Artwork
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Untitled is a photographic photography by Abelardo Linares. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a photograph from a collection of 611 images once owned by John Singer Sargent, an artist known for his travels and diverse artistic interests.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a donation of 611 images given to the Museum by Sargent's sisters, Emily and Violet, in August 1925, following his death. The sisters had previously and subsequently gifted other artworks to the Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph is likely one of many in the collection depicting architecture, sculpture, and art objects from various countries, possibly documenting Sargent's research for his mural project, The Triumph of Religion.
Technique & Style
While Sargent was an amateur photographer, many of the photographs in the collection were probably purchased from local professional photographers, rather than being taken by Sargent himself.
Artist & collection
Artist
Abelardo Linares spent his days haunting the backrooms of flea markets, hunting for old photographs that felt like time capsules.
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Processional sculpture of Our Lady of Regla, housed in the Chapel of San Andrés in Seville
Sculpture of the Patroness of Granada, Nuestra Señora de las Angustias (Our Lady of Sorrows), housed in the altarpiece of the Basilica de las Angustias
Sculpture of the Virgen del Sagrario, patron of Toledo, housed in the altarpiece of the Capilla del Sagrario in the Cathedral of Toledo
Tomb of Cardinal Tavera in the Hospital de Tavera in Toledo
Processional statuary group belonging to the Fraternity of the Chapel of La Carretería, Seville
Altarpiece in Toledo Cathedral, Spain
Processional statuary group belonging to the Fraternity of the Parish of San Vicente, Seville
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Processional statuary group belonging to the Fraternity of the Parish of Santa Marina, Seville, with children in special dress in the foreground
Interior of the Cartuja (Chapterhouse) de Miraflores, in Burgos
Out of Rome - House of the Blessed Virgin at Loreto. Sculpture of the figures of Prophets, A.D. 1520
National Photographic Record and Survey
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Church and Altar Decoration, S. Cesareo - Altar with Confessio under it, shewing Cosmati Mosaic-work and Sculpture
Bas-relief depicting the Virgin and Child on blue ground Luca della Robbia ware