Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by Bowman. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This is a mid-19th-century photograph of 'Professor' John Henry Anderson, taken by Bowman.
Technique & Style
The photograph is an example of a 'carte de visite', a small albumen print mounted on card, a popular format during the Victorian era.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a collection assembled by Guy Tristram Little, a collector and solicitor who bequeathed it to the V&A.
Context
During the 1860s, 'cartes de visite' became a fashionable collectible, featuring portraits, scenic views, and works of art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Chris Bowman had a knack for capturing drama before the spotlight hit the stage—he spent years photographing actors backstage, their powdered faces half-lit in the gloom of gas lamps.
