Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Oswald Herzog. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A black and white photograph mounted on a green card, bequeathed to the Archive of Art and Design in 1938 as part of the William Kineton Parkes collection.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a tall, narrow sculpture with a rough, textured surface, tapering to a point at the top. Its natural, organic shape and visible marks suggest a work that emphasizes raw materiality.
Technique & Style
The sculpture's uneven surface and visible grooves indicate a labor-intensive process. While the material is unclear, the texture and marks are consistent with carving in stone or wood.
History & Provenance
The photograph was sent to William Kineton Parkes, a novelist and art historian, in response to a questionnaire he circulated among sculptors in the 1920s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Oswald Herzog left behind two untitled photographs from the 1920s. Little else is known about them, but their grainy, candid look fits the snapshot style of that era. One shows a shadowed city corner; the other captures…
