Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Max Läeuger. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A black-and-white photograph, mounted on a green card, is part of a collection in the Archive of Art and Design.
About this work
Overview
A black-and-white photograph, mounted on a green card, is part of a collection in the Archive of Art and Design. The image depicts a rough, clay-like sculpture of a seated woman.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture shows a woman hunched forward, arms wrapped around her knees, with her head resting on them. The raw, textured appearance of the sculpture suggests an emphasis on emotional authenticity.
Technique & Style
The uneven, almost wet or unfinished surface of the sculpture is a deliberate stylistic choice, conveying a sense of realism or emotional intensity.
History & Provenance
The photograph was received by William Kineton Parkes as a response to a questionnaire he distributed to sculptors in the 1920s. It was bequeathed to the Archive of Art and Design in 1938 as part of his collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Max Läuger? He was the guy who turned everyday things—peeling paint, rusted metal, cracked sidewalks—into something worth staring at. While most photographers chased big vistas or perfect faces, he stuck to close-ups…
