Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Ernst Kissling. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a black-and-white photograph mounted on a green card, part of a collection of images related to sculpture.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a stone bust with a calm, slightly tilted head, broad shoulders, and a simple base. The figure's facial expression is serene, without a smile.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by a faded, yellowed tone, indicating its age. The photograph's style is straightforward, focusing on the bust's form and detail.
History & Provenance
The photograph was sent to William Kineton Parkes in the 1920s, likely in response to his questionnaires on sculpture. It was bequeathed to the collection in 1938 by Parkes, a novelist, art historian, and librarian.
Artist & collection
Artist
A photographer active in the early 20th century, Ernst Kissling made haunting, untitled black-and-white prints.
