Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Señan y Gonzales. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This black-and-white photo shows a scene from the lamentation of christ. The artist is Señan y Gonzales, and it’s part of Sargent’s big photo collection now at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The photos were gifts from Sargent’s sisters right after he died in 1925. They cover architecture, sculpture, and art objects from lots of countries.
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Overview
This untitled black-and-white photograph is part of a large collection of 611 images once owned by John Singer Sargent, donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum by his sisters in 1925.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a scene from the Lamentation of Christ, a religious subject, attributed to the artist Señan y Gonzales. Its inclusion in Sargent's collection reflects his broad artistic interests and research pursuits.
Technique & Style
While Sargent was an amateur photographer, this work is likely a purchase from a local professional photographer, given the collection's overall characteristics and Sargent's travel habits.
History & Provenance
Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in August 1925 as a gift from Emily Sargent and Violet Sargent Ormond, shortly after the artist's death. Initially valued for educational purposes in the Library Photograph Collection and Sculpture Department.
Context
Part of a subset within Sargent's collection focusing on historical, often religious, Spanish architecture and art. Sargent's travels and research, including for his Boston Public Library mural project, The Triumph of Religion (1890-1916), influenced the collection's scope.
Legacy
Now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's holdings, contributing to the institution's educational and research resources, particularly in sculpture and architectural studies.
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