Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Mateo Hernández. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This untitled black-and-white photograph depicts two kangaroos. It is mounted on a green card and is part of a collection acquired through a bequest.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows an adult kangaroo sitting upright with a joey clinging to its belly. The simple composition and soft lighting emphasize the tender interaction between the two animals.
Technique & Style
The photograph exhibits characteristics of an older print, with a faded border and an inset image possibly showing the original material of a related sculpture. The lighting is straightforward, resulting in soft shadows that add to the overall subdued tone.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a collection bequeathed by William Kineton Parkes in 1938. Parkes had solicited images from sculptors in the 1920s as part of his research, and this photograph was one of the responses he received.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mateo Hernández is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Tomayapo.
