Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by Blanford & Co. Caldesi. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 19th-century photograph is the work of Caldesi, Blanford & Co.
About this work
You can learn more about the techniques used in this photograph at the museum, but for now, check out the artist: Caldesi, Blanford & Co.
This photograph is from the 19th Century. It's a work by Caldesi, Blanford & Co.
The photo is part of a collection that includes studio photographs of actors and actresses. These photos were often made into 'cartes de visite' or 'cabinet cards', which were popular during the Victorian era.
You can learn more about the techniques used in this photograph at the museum, but for now, check out the artist: Caldesi, Blanford & Co.
Overview
This 19th-century photograph is the work of Caldesi, Blanford & Co., a notable photography firm of the time. It is part of a larger collection of theatrical photographs.
Technique & Style
The photograph is likely an albumen print, a common technique during the Victorian era, where images were produced from glass negatives and mounted on card backings.
History & Provenance
The photograph was collected by Guy Tristram Little, a solicitor and collector, who bequeathed it to the V&A along with other 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards'.
Context
During the Victorian era, 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards' were popular formats for photographic portraits, often featuring actors and actresses in costume or everyday dress.
Artist & collection
Artist
They ran a London studio where actors struck poses longer than they held them onstage, because in the 1860s a sharp photograph sold better than a blurry one.
