Artwork
Head with other sculptured stones
Head with other sculptured stones is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Osbert Salvin. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This stereoscopic photograph, titled 'Head with other sculptured stones (No. 19)', captures ancient stone carvings at Copán, Honduras. The image is a black-and-white representation of weathered sculptures partially buried in the ground.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph features two intricately carved stone heads, adorned with detailed chest ornamentation, possibly depicting armor or symbolic motifs. The carvings are surrounded by dirt, rocks, and trees, conveying a sense of age and abandonment.
Technique & Style
The photograph is mounted on yellow card and includes printed text with the title, dimensions of the stone, and its position in a series, indicating a systematic documentation approach.
Artist & collection
Artist
Osbert Salvin was an English naturalist, ornithologist, and herpetologist best known for co-authoring Biologia Centrali-Americana (1879–1915) with Frederick DuCane Godman.
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