Artwork
Lia
Lia is a photographic photography by Eugenio Maccagnani. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The photograph 'Lia' is a documentary image of a marble sculpture by Eugenio Maccagnani, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture depicts a seated woman with a cloth wrapped around her head, holding a garland of flowers. The base is decorated with various objects, including a bowl and fabric, adding to the overall symbolism.
Technique & Style
The sculpture is rendered in white marble, showcasing intricate details in the folds of the woman's clothing and the texture of the flowers.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a collection bequeathed to the museum in 1938 by William Kineton Parkes, who gathered images in the 1920s by sending questionnaires to sculptors, including Maccagnani.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eugenio Maccagnani couldn’t sit still. He started as a painter, then hopped to sculpture, and ended up behind a camera—just to keep things interesting. While most photographers of the 1880s were chasing sharp focus, he…
