Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Anna Vaughn Hyatt-Huntingdon. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This untitled photograph is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, depicting a sculpted scene of two lions on a flat base.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture shows two lions in relaxed yet distinct poses: one lies calmly with its head lowered, while the other has its mouth open and head slightly raised, capturing a moment of contrast between serenity and agitation.
History & Provenance
The photograph was received by William Kineton Parkes as a response to a questionnaire he distributed to sculptors in the 1920s and was later bequeathed to the museum in 1938 as part of his collection.
Technique & Style
The sculpture appears to be made of stone or metal, with textured fur, suggesting a high level of detail and realism in its execution.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anna Vaughn Hyatt-Huntingdon sculpted animals with a sharp eye for stance and muscle.
