Untitled
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a carved relief of two male figures in a tight embrace. The standing figure has one arm around the other, who is kneeling with his head resting on the first man’s shoulder. Their bodies are smooth and rounded, with careful attention to muscle and posture. The background is flat, focusing all the detail on the figures. The figures’ relaxed but intimate pose feels unusually calm for a sculpture. Their bare skin and close physical contact stand out against the simple, solid background. Next, look up Sargant, Francis William to see more of his work.
