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Untitled, by Holger Wederkinch, photographic

Untitled

Holger Wederkinch

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Untitled is a photographic by Holger Wederkinch, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Holger Wederkinch
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a photograph of a sculpture. The sculpture is of a bird with its wings spread out, and it appears to be made of stone or a similar material. The bird is perched on top of a decorative base. The base has an intricate design carved into it, with lines and shapes that add to the overall aesthetic of the piece. The background of the photograph is dark, which helps to highlight the details of the sculpture. The sculpture is a beautiful example of artistry and craftsmanship. To learn more about this style of sculpture, you can explore the work of Wederkinch, Holger.

The story of this work

Overview

A photograph by Holger Wederkinch is mounted on green card. It was part of a collection bequeathed by William Kineton Parkes in 1938, who was a novelist, art historian, and librarian known for his work on sculpture. Kineton Parkes distributed questionnaires to sculptors in the 1920s, and this photograph is one of many responses he received. The image is now held in the Archive of Art and Design.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Holger Wederkinch

This artist left behind a single black-and-white photograph called *Untitled (Photograph)*.

See the richer artist page
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