Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Oskar Icha, photographic
Untitled, by Oskar Icha, photographic

Untitled is a photographic photography by Oskar Icha. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This untitled black-and-white photograph is part of a collection bequeathed in 1938. It depicts a sculpture of three nude women and is mounted on a green card.

Subject & Meaning

The sculpture shows three women in distinct poses, with the central figure dancing and adorned with flowers. The women's varied expressions and postures convey a sense of movement and elegance.

Technique & Style

The sculpture is made from a light-colored material, likely marble or stone, and is set against a dark background, creating a striking contrast. The photograph captures the sculpture's elegance and sophistication.

History & Provenance

The photograph was part of William Kineton Parkes' archive, an art historian and novelist who collected responses from sculptors to questionnaires he distributed in the 1920s.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Oskar Icha

Artist

Oskar Icha

Oskar Icha was an Austrian sculptor who specialized in reliefs.