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Sculpture, relief of figure seated with attendant. London: British Museum

Unknown

1894

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Sculpture, relief of figure seated with attendant. London: British Museum is a 1894 photographic by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This image depicts a photograph of an ancient sculpture, showcasing a relief of a figure seated with an attendant. The central figure sits on a chair, holding a cup in his right hand and a curved object in his left. He is adorned with a long beard and wears a headdress. The attendant stands beside him, grasping a bow and arrow. The sculpture is crafted from stone, with intricate details and textures visible in the photograph. The overall scene exudes a sense of ancient grandeur and cultural significance. To learn more about this style of art, explore the Impressionism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A sepia-toned photograph depicts a stone relief featuring a seated figure accompanied by an attendant. The relief is part of a collection of topographical photographs acquired by the British Museum in 1897 from Messrs E. Parsons & Sons, previously owned by Dr. J.H. Middleton, former Director of the South Kensington Museum.

Read the full account in the museum source.