Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Henry Spencer Moore. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a black-and-white photograph of a carved stone figure, mounted on green card.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is depicted reclining with its head resting on one arm, conveying a sense of relaxation. The smooth, rounded shapes of the stone and the simple lines of the body suggest a serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The photograph highlights the sculptor's use of deep shadows and soft curves to create a sense of depth and texture. The stone figure's simple, clean lines are also emphasized.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a collection bequeathed by William Kineton Parkes in 1938. Parkes had gathered responses from sculptors in the 1920s, including this image, through questionnaires now held in the Archive of Art and Design.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Spencer Moore filled sketchbooks with long, flowing lines and blocky volumes to plan his sculptures.
