Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Ernst Barlach. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1914 photograph by Ernst Barlach is mounted on green card and features a wooden sculpture of a bearded man in a long robe.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture depicts a somber figure with downcast eyes, carved from a single piece of wood with visible grain and texture, conveying simplicity and elegance.
Technique & Style
The dark background highlights the intricate details of the carving, emphasizing the figure's somber expression.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a collection assembled by William Kineton Parkes, who gathered images from sculptors in the 1920s, and was bequeathed to the collection in 1938.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ernst Heinrich Barlach (2 January 1870 – 24 October 1938) was a German expressionist sculptor, medallist, printmaker and writer.
