Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Max Meden. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This untitled black-and-white photograph depicts a small sculpture, mounted on a green card as part of a collection.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture shows a nude female figure bending forward, holding a rounded object to her face, conveying a sense of calm through its smooth curves and simple shape.
Technique & Style
The photograph has a faded, yellowed tone, indicating its age. The sculpture's smooth form and the photograph's subdued quality contribute to a serene atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a collection bequeathed by William Kineton Parkes in 1938, having been received by him as a response to questionnaires sent to sculptors in the 1920s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Max Meden carries a camera like a journalist carries a notebook—always ready, never flashy.
