Artwork
Plumed Knight
Plumed Knight is a photographic photography by Fortunato Depero. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Plumed Knight is a photograph by Fortunato Depero, mounted on a green card and preserved in the Archive of Art and Design.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a geometric, armored figure with a helmet resembling ram's horns, holding a spear. The figure's mask-like face and stiff pose evoke a sense of mechanized or futuristic militarism, blending ancient and modern elements.
Technique & Style
The photograph showcases Depero's distinctive style, characterized by sharp angles and a mix of organic and mechanical forms. The figure appears to be a sculpture, possibly made from wood or metal, set against a dark background.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a collection bequeathed to the Archive of Art and Design by William Kineton Parkes in 1938. Parkes, a novelist and art historian, had solicited responses from artists, including Depero, via questionnaires in the 1920s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fortunato Depero (30 March 1892 – 29 November 1960) was an Italian futurist painter, writer, sculptor, and graphic designer.
