Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by R. Alvino. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This is a photograph of Tommaso Salvini, an actor, captured in a theatrical setting.
About this work
Overview
This is a photograph of Tommaso Salvini, an actor, captured in a theatrical setting.
Technique & Style
The image is an albumen print, a common photographic process during the Victorian era, made from a glass negative and originally mounted on card with the photographer's name.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a collection of 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards' assembled by Guy Tristram Little, a collector and solicitor who bequeathed the images to the V&A.
Context
During the Victorian period, actors and actresses commonly had studio photographs taken, which were then distributed as 'cartes de visite' or 'cabinet cards', popular formats for collecting and sharing portraits and other images.
Artist & collection
Artist
R. Alvino spent their days lurking in the shadows of London theaters, camera in hand, waiting for actors to forget the pose and slip into something real. That’s how they caught Guy Little mid-laugh, one foot on a chair,…
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Gustavus Vaughan Brooke
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
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Johann Wilhelm Kaiser (1813-1900). Graficus, directeur van de Graveerschool en van het Rijksmuseum
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph