Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Frederick Lessore. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A mounted photograph, part of the William Kineton Parkes bequest of 1938, depicts a sculpture of a woman in a flowing dress on an intricately carved pedestal.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture portrays a serene, elegantly draped female figure with a headpiece, conveying refinement and poise. The subject's calm expression and relaxed pose emphasize tranquility.
Technique & Style
Crafted from smooth, polished stone or marble, the sculpture showcases classical influences in its draped dress and ornate pedestal adorned with leaf and flower carvings.
History & Provenance
Received by William Kineton Parkes in response to his 1920s sculptor questionnaires, the photograph is now archived in the Archive of Art and Design.
Context
Part of a broader collection responding to Parkes' inquiries into sculptural practices of the time, highlighting early 20th-century artistic exchanges.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frederick Lessore carried a camera everywhere, even on his lunch break, snapping pictures of strangers’ hands wrapped around coffee cups or sandwiches half-eaten on park benches.
