Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Edward Bainbridge Copnall. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This untitled photograph, held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, depicts a sculpture of a reclining woman. The image is part of a collection bequeathed in 1938.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture shows a woman lying on her side in a relaxed pose, with attention to the curves and contours of her body. The rough, textured material used adds a tactile quality to the piece.
History & Provenance
The photograph was sent to William Kineton Parkes, a novelist and art historian, in response to a questionnaire he distributed to sculptors in the 1920s. It was bequeathed to the museum in 1938 as part of his collection.
Context
The image provides insight into the artistic process of sculptor Edward Bainbridge Copnall, offering a glimpse into his study of the human form.
Artist & collection
Artist
This bricklayer-turned-sculptor carved his name into London’s postwar skyline without ever calling himself an artist.
