Frederick Leslie Kenett (1924-2012) The Parthenon Sculptures, circa 1950s

six gelatin-silver prints, each depicting a section of the Marbles at the British Museum, London, comprising: a study in relief of two men from the South frieze; a nude study in relief of a man from the South frieze, no. 229; a study of a horse's head from the South frieze, no. 228; two women, one reclining, from the South frieze, no. 214; a sitting woman from the South frieze, no. 212; a study in relief of a horse's rear legs, no. 239, each stamped verso 'COPYRIGHT F. L. Kenett, The Studio, 4 Eldon Road, London W8', (6), 50 x 38cm; framed and glazed 63.5 x 53.5cm, 'Unquestionably the greatest photographer of sculpting in the world, who himself became a sculptor.' - T G Rosenthal in The Listener. Frederick Kenett was a significant, yet often overlooked, post-war British artist. In 1959, he was commissioned by the Egyptian government to photograph the treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb, becoming the first to capture the artefacts held in Cairo's museum. He also travelled across Europe, photographing classical art and architecture, often working with government authorities. During this time, he formed a close friendship with sculptor Henry Moore, leading to an exchange of knowledge, with Kenett teaching Moore photography, while Moore introduced Kenett to sculpting. Their travels together in France and the Low Countries deeply inspired Kenett, who began creating his own sculptures in the mid-1960s. Moore's influence is evident in Kenett's work. Condition Report, Condition Report, All in very good condition overall and ready to hang. Very light wear to the frames. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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