Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Einar Jónsson.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Untitled

Untitled is a photographic photography by Einar Jónsson. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This black‑and‑white photograph, mounted on a green card, records an interior filled with a variety of sculptural works.

About this work

Overview

This black‑and‑white photograph, mounted on a green card, records an interior filled with a variety of sculptural works. The image captures a dimly lit space that resembles an early‑20th‑century studio or gallery, its simple columns framing a collection of figures, fragmented forms, and a prominent winged figure clutching a globe.

Subject & Meaning

At the left side of the frame a dramatic sculpture dominates: a winged figure stands upon a rugged base, holding a globe, suggesting themes of aspiration or global reach. Surrounding it are seated figures, abstract broken shapes, and a solitary head on a pedestal, indicating a range of artistic investigations into the human form and abstraction.

Technique & Style

The photograph is grainy and dated, characteristic of early photographic processes, which lends it an unpolished, documentary quality. The composition is straightforward, presenting the sculptures without decorative staging, allowing the varied styles—from realistic to abstract—to be observed directly.

History & Provenance

The image forms part of a collection bequeathed by William Kineton Parkes in 1938. Parkes, noted for his writings on sculpture, circulated questionnaires to sculptors in the 1920s; the photograph was one of the visual responses he received. The entire assemblage now resides in the Archive of Art and Design.

Context

The photograph reflects the practice of early 20th‑century sculptors documenting their work for scholarly exchange, a process encouraged by Parkes’s questionnaire project. The setting, likely an artist’s studio, provides insight into the working environment and display conventions of the period.

Artist & collection

Artist

Einar Jónsson

Einar Jónsson left behind a single black-and-white photograph in the collection. No paintings, no sculptures, no known body of work—just this lone Untitled photograph. It’s unsigned and undated, so we can’t say where or…