Artist

Rodger

Rodger is an artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Rodger spent his life behind a camera, snapping actors the moment the spotlight hit them. One evening in 1873, he caught a tragedian mid-switch from laughter to tears—still wearing the same grin the audience had just applauded—so sharp you can see the oil paint on the man’s cheek. Why he’s here: look up Guy Little Theatrical Photograph; the curl of the actor’s little finger is the whole story, and it’s in your pocket in seconds.

Works by Rodger

Collections represented

Victoria and Albert Museum

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum in the United Kingdom is the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects.

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