Artwork
Ivory Figurine, Study in Detail
Ivory Figurine, Study in Detail is a photographic photography by Ronald George Fennah. It dates from 1943 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph documents a small ivory sculpture.
About this work
Overview
This photograph documents a small ivory sculpture. The image is sepia-toned, presenting the sculpture in a muted, earthy hue.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture depicts an adult figure carrying two children, one on the hip and the other on the shoulder. The adult wears simple, loose clothing and a tall hat, suggesting a specific cultural or historical context.
Technique & Style
The ivory is intricately carved, with detailed renderings of the figures' faces and hands. The smooth texture of the ivory is accentuated by the chiaroscuro effect, where strong contrasts between light and dark create a sense of depth and volume.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ronald George Fennah made three mid-1940s photographs held in the collection: Madonna and Child (ca.
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