Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Antonio Maraini. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This untitled photograph is part of a collection bequeathed to the Archive of Art and Design in 1938 by William Kineton Parkes. It is mounted on a green card.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a sculpture of a seated woman embracing a standing child. The tender scene conveys intimacy, with the pair kissing. The woman wears a short-sleeved dress, while the child is nude with a cloth draped over their shoulder.
Technique & Style
The sculpture is rendered in a light material, likely marble or plaster, and is set against a dark background. The contrast highlights the figures, emphasizing their emotional connection.
History & Provenance
The photograph was received by William Kineton Parkes as a response to questionnaires he sent to sculptors in the 1920s. It was later bequeathed to the Archive of Art and Design in 1938 as part of his collection.
Context
The artist who created this photograph is Antonio Maraini.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antonio Maraini always carried a camera where others carried a notebook. He shot what others ignored—scuffed café chairs, rain-streaked windows, faces lit by the wrong color bulb. One afternoon in Trastevere he captured…
