Artwork
Quadriga
Quadriga is a photographic photography by Clayton Evans. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This black-and-white photograph captures the quadriga sculpture atop London's Wellington Arch. Taken by Evans, Clayton in 1950, it presents a monumental statue of a winged figure guiding a four-horse chariot.
Subject & Meaning
The statue depicts a woman in a flowing robe, her right arm raised and left arm holding the reins, surrounded by horses arranged in a circular formation. The composition conveys grandeur and majesty, emphasizing the sculpture's size and importance through a low-angle view.
Technique & Style
The use of black-and-white photography lends a timeless, classical quality to the image. The low vantage point and monochrome palette work together to accentuate the statue's monumental presence against a cloudy sky.
Artist & collection
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