Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Hendrik Albertus van der Eijnde.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Untitled

Untitled is a photographic photography by Hendrik Albertus van der Eijnde. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This black‑and‑white photograph captures a stone sculpture rendered in close detail, mounted on a green card within a museum collection.

About this work

Overview

This black‑and‑white photograph captures a stone sculpture rendered in close detail, mounted on a green card within a museum collection. The image focuses tightly on the central figure, isolating it from its surroundings and highlighting the smooth, lightly colored stone surface and the subtle texture of the drapery.

Subject & Meaning

The sculptural group presents a bearded, crowned central figure flanked by two smaller attendants. The composition suggests a hierarchical arrangement, possibly alluding to a mythological or religious narrative, though the photograph itself offers no explicit identification of the characters.

Technique & Style

Carved from a light‑hued stone such as marble or limestone, the work exhibits a refined finish with smooth planes contrasted by the carved folds of the robes. The photograph employs a shallow depth of field, rendering the background out of focus to emphasize the sculptural details and surface treatment.

History & Provenance

The print forms part of a collection donated by William Kineton Parkes in 1938. Parkes, a novelist, art historian, and librarian noted for his scholarship on sculpture, amassed the photograph through a 1920s questionnaire campaign that solicited images from contemporary sculptors. It resides in the Archive of Art and Design alongside related correspondence.