Artwork

The Entent Cordiale

The Entent Cordiale, by Geo Garet-Charles, photographic, 1904
The Entent Cordiale, by Geo Garet-Charles, photographic, 1904

The Entent Cordiale is a photographic photography by Geo Garet-Charles. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A 1904 black-and-white photograph captures three dancers in a posed scene from a performance at London's Alhambra Theatre.

About this work

This is a black-and-white photo from 1904. Three dancers pose in a staged shot at London’s Alhambra Theatre. Geo Garet-Charles made it to show their performance of “The Entent Cordiale.”

The picture is a studio edit, not a snapshot. It keeps the moment fixed, like a stage still.

Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to view it in person.

Overview

A 1904 black-and-white photograph captures three dancers in a posed scene from a performance at London's Alhambra Theatre.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a moment from 'The Entent Cordiale', a performance by three dancers, frozen in a staged arrangement.

Technique & Style

The photograph is a studio-edited image, rather than a candid snapshot, presenting a static moment akin to a stage still.

History & Provenance

The photograph is associated with the Victoria and Albert Museum, suggesting it is part of their collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Geo Garet-Charles

This 1904 photograph captures a moment of political handshakes and stiff smiles between British and French officials.