Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Francesco la Monaca. 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 held 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 held in the Archive of Art and Design.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a bust of a woman with her hair pulled back, conveying a calm and serious expression. The subject's face is accentuated by strong lighting, creating defined shadows.
Technique & Style
The photograph exhibits a grainy texture, characteristic of an older print. The use of chiaroscuro creates a pronounced contrast between light and shadow, emphasizing the subject's facial features. The edges of the bust fade into the background, producing a softened outline.
History & Provenance
The photograph was bequeathed to the Archive of Art and Design in 1938 by William Kineton Parkes, who had received it in response to a questionnaire he distributed to sculptors in the 1920s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco La Monaca shot photos the way some people keep a diary—one roll of film at a time, no notes, no retakes.
