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Untitled, by Wilfrid Norton, photographic

Untitled

Wilfrid Norton

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a photographic by Wilfrid Norton, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Wilfrid Norton
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a black-and-white photo of a small sculpture. It shows a person’s head and shoulders from the side, with their hands clasped together in front. The material looks like stone or plaster, and the face has a smooth but slightly worn look. The hands are the most detailed part, with fingers pressed tightly. The photo itself is simple, with no extra colors or background. If you like this kind of sculpture, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A photograph is mounted on green card. This image is part of a collection bequeathed by William Kineton Parkes in 1938. Kineton Parkes, a novelist, art historian, and librarian known for his work on sculpture, solicited responses to questionnaires from sculptors in the 1920s. The photograph is one of numerous responses received and retained in the Archive of Art and Design.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Wilfrid Norton

Wilfrid Norton took photos that feel like quiet moments. He likely spent a lot of time observing the world around him. His Untitled photograph gives a glimpse into his eye for detail. To learn more about his style, look…

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