Who painted Guy Little Theatrical Photograph?

Guy Little Theatrical Photograph was painted by Caldesi and Co. Bernieri in 1850.

Where can I see Guy Little Theatrical Photograph?

Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Guy Little Theatrical Photograph

Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by Caldesi and Co. Bernieri. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph is part of a collection of theatrical images assembled by Guy Tristram Little.

About this work

Overview

This photograph is part of a collection of theatrical images assembled by Guy Tristram Little.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts Minnie Hauk, an actress, likely in a theatrical costume or everyday dress.

Technique & Style

The photograph is an albumen print, a common technique used for 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards' during the Victorian era.

History & Provenance

Guy Tristram Little, a collector and solicitor, bequeathed this and other photographs to the V&A, having removed them from their original card backings and mounted them in albums.

Context

The photograph is one of many 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards' produced during the 19th century, which were popular among collectors for their portraits, scenic views, and other subjects.

Artist & collection

Artist

Caldesi and Co. Bernieri

Caldesi and Co. Bernieri weren’t just photographers—they were portrait hunters. In the gaslit studios of late 1800s London, they tracked down actors before their performances, coaxing out expressions between wigs and…

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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