Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Corrado Alberto Mazzei. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This untitled photograph is part of a collection bequeathed to the Archive of Art and Design in 1938 by William Kineton Parkes. It depicts a small sculpture of a reclining lion, likely made of clay or plaster.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture shows a lion lying on its side with its head tilted upwards and front legs tucked under its chest. The photograph's low angle and dark background emphasize the lion's powerful physique, suggesting the artist's interest in capturing its grandeur.
Technique & Style
The photograph is mounted on a green card and taken from a low vantage point, creating a sense of monumentality. The dark background isolates the sculpture, drawing attention to its texture and form.
History & Provenance
The photograph was received by William Kineton Parkes as a response to a questionnaire he distributed to sculptors in the 1920s. It was later bequeathed to the Archive of Art and Design as part of his collection in 1938.
Artist & collection
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