Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Georgine Schwartze. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a black-and-white photograph mounted on a green card, part of a collection bequeathed in 1938.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a young person in a white shirt with a high collar and puffy sleeves, clasping their hands and gazing upward with a serious expression, set against a dark background with a textured wall and carved ledge.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by simple, focused lighting that highlights the subject's face against the shadows, suggesting an early 20th-century origin.
History & Provenance
The photograph was submitted by its creator as part of a survey conducted by William Kineton Parkes in the 1920s, gathering responses from sculptors, which are now held in the Archive of Art and Design.
Artist & collection
Artist
Georgine Schwartze was a Dutch sculptor. She is most notable for her design and execution of a marble tomb for her sister Thérèse which was declared a national monument by the Dutch government.
