Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by László Beszédes. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This untitled black-and-white photograph, mounted on a green card, depicts a stone statue of a figure in loose, draped clothing with a shawl, standing confidently with one hand on their hip and the other on their thigh.
Subject & Meaning
The statue's pose conveys bold confidence, as if poised to step forward. The deeply carved fabric folds suggest a focus on realistic detail in the sculpture's creation.
Technique & Style
The sculpture's style is characterized by realistic rendering of drapery and a dynamic, naturalistic pose, though specific artistic movements or dates are not immediately discernible from the image alone.
History & Provenance
The photograph was collected by William Kineton Parkes in the 1920s as part of a survey of sculptors, via questionnaire responses now archived in the Archive of Art and Design. It was bequeathed to the collection in 1938.
Context
Part of a broader collection gathered through a survey of sculptors, this photograph provides insight into early 20th-century sculptural practices and the network of artists engaged with Kineton Parkes.
Legacy
As part of the Kineton Parkes collection, the photograph contributes to the archival record of sculptural art, offering a visual counterpart to the written responses in the Archive of Art and Design.
Artist & collection
Artist
László Beszédes (1874–1922) was a Hungarian sculptor, noted for his small bronze and terracotta statuettes, and his speciality of creating figurines of farmers.
