Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Leonard Jennings. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A black-and-white photograph mounted on a green card depicts a bronze statue of a dog.
About this work
Overview
A black-and-white photograph mounted on a green card depicts a bronze statue of a dog.
Subject & Meaning
The statue shows a dog sitting on a low block, its head lowered as if sniffing, with a hunched body and tucked front paws. The simple collar is almost imperceptible amidst the folds of its neck.
Technique & Style
The bronze statue is characterized by smooth curves and rough patches where the metal was shaped, giving it a heavy and solid appearance.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a collection bequeathed by William Kineton Parkes in 1938. It was sent to Parkes in response to a questionnaire he distributed to sculptors during the 1920s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Leonard Jennings left behind a small set of photographs labeled simply Untitled, taken between 1910 and 1927.
