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Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist B. J. Falk. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph depicts Helena Modjeska in character, captured by B.
About this work
The museum has a large collection of these types of photographs, and this one is an example of the work of B.
This photograph shows Helena Modjeska in character.
It was taken by B. J. Falk in 1889.
The photograph is part of a collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which holds many theatrical photographs from the Victorian era, including cartes de visite and cabinet cards, forms of photography that were popular during that time.
The museum has a large collection of these types of photographs, and this one is an example of the work of B. J. Falk, an artist similar to other Realism movement artists.
Overview
This photograph depicts Helena Modjeska in character, captured by B. J. Falk in 1889. It is part of a substantial collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows Helena Modjeska, a notable actress, in a theatrical role, reflecting the practice of actors having studio photographs taken in costume.
Technique & Style
The photograph is an example of late 19th-century photographic techniques, aligning with the Realism movement, which emphasized accurate representation.
History & Provenance
The photograph was collected by Guy Tristram Little, a solicitor and collector, who bequeathed it to the V&A as part of a large collection of cartes de visite and cabinet cards.
Context
During the Victorian era, cartes de visite and cabinet cards were popular formats for photographic portraits, often mounted on card and used for collecting and display.
Artist & collection
Artist
B. J. Falk had a knack for capturing the electric buzz of New York’s theater scene. He spent his nights backstage, turning actors’ fleeting expressions—half-lit between gas lamps and greasepaint—into photographs that…
Guy Little Theatrical Photographs
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photographs
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph