Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a photographic photography by Leon Underwood. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a black-and-white photograph mounted on green card stock, depicting a stone sculpture.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture shows a bare-chested figure crouching, holding a long, narrow object, with a simple and direct style characterized by smooth, blocky forms and minimal detail.
Technique & Style
The photograph has a dark border and a faint date stamp, indicating its age. The image captures the sculpture's straightforward, unadorned style.
History & Provenance
The photograph was produced by Leon Underwood and sent to William Kineton Parkes as part of a 1920s survey of sculptors. It was later accessioned in 1938 as part of a bequest of Parkes's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Claude Leon Underwood (25 December 1890 – 9 October 1975) was a British artist, although primarily known as a sculptor, printmaker and painter, he was also an influential teacher and promotor of African art.
