Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Elliott & Fry. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Photograph of Frank Wyatt as Ravennes (a thief) in Erminie at the Comedy Theatre.
About this work
The photo is an example of a 'carte de visite', a type of photograph that was popular during the Victorian era.
This photograph shows Frank Wyatt as Ravennes in Erminie at the Comedy Theatre.
It was taken by Elliott & Fry in November 1885.
The photo is an example of a 'carte de visite', a type of photograph that was popular during the Victorian era.
People collected these photos, which featured various subjects, including actors in costume.
You can learn more about this type of photography at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
A sepia photograph from 1885 depicts Frank Wyatt in character as Ravennes, a thief, in the production *Erminie* at the Comedy Theatre. The image is an albumen print affixed to a card backing, typical of the "cabinet card" format popular in the late 19th century. It was part of a larger collection of theatrical photographs assembled by Guy Tristram Little, later donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum. The photograph reflects the Victorian practice of documenting stage performances through portable studio portraits.
Artist & collection
Artist
These London guys snapped the 19th century’s biggest stars in quick, bright portraits you’d see outside the stage door.
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
J.H. Barnes (1850-1925)
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
H Beard Print Collection
Guy Little Theatrical Photographs
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph