Untitled

Untitled

Leon Sarteel

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a black-and-white photo of a plaster sculpture. The figure is a man holding a long stick, dressed in a loose, draped shirt with puffy sleeves. His left arm rests across his chest, and his head tilts slightly to the side, giving him a thoughtful look. The rough texture of the plaster shows where the artist’s hands shaped it, with visible finger marks and uneven spots. The lighting is simple, casting soft shadows on the figure’s face and body. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more sculptures like this.

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