Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Edna Manley. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This untitled photograph depicts a sculpture of three nude women and a child. The image is part of a larger collection of photographs received by William Kineton Parkes in response to questionnaires he sent to sculptors in the 1920s.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture shows three women standing around a seated child, who wears a necklace. The women's downward gazes suggest they are caring for the child. The level of detail in the carving is evident, with the figures emerging from a rectangular stone block.
History & Provenance
The photograph was bequeathed to the Archive of Art and Design by William Kineton Parkes in 1938. Parkes, a novelist, art historian, and librarian, had received the image as part of a series of responses to his questionnaires.
Technique & Style
The photograph is mounted on a green card, indicating it was prepared for archival or display purposes. The level of detail captured in the image highlights the sculptor's skill in carving the stone.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edna Manley was a Jamaican artist who worked in the 20th century, creating bold, expressive sculptures and photographs.
