Artwork
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Untitled is a photographic photography by George Alexander. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This untitled photograph is part of a collection bequeathed to the Archive of Art and Design in 1938 by William Kineton Parkes. It is mounted on a green card.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a carved wooden column base with intricate scrollwork, featuring a design of leaves and flowers. The image presents a detailed, close-up view of the carving, suggesting it may be from an old building or piece of furniture.
History & Provenance
The photograph was received by William Kineton Parkes as a response to questionnaires he distributed to sculptors in the 1920s. It was later bequeathed to the Archive of Art and Design as part of his collection in 1938.
Artist & collection
Artist
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