Untitled

Untitled

Giovanni Prini

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a black-and-white photo of a grave marker. Two carved figures stand on either side of a tall, narrow stone. One holds a long tool, the other a bundle wrapped in cloth. The base slab has faded letters spelling out a name. The scene looks like a quiet cemetery at night, with other tombstones and a building in the background. The figures are simple but striking, with smooth curves and solid forms. The lighting makes the stone look almost three-dimensional. The photo’s grainy texture adds a sense of age and mystery. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.

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