Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by Ltd Hana Studios. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This late 19th-century photograph by Hana Studios, Ltd depicts Marie Lloyd in character.
About this work
This photograph shows Marie Lloyd in character.
It was taken by Hana Studios, Ltd in the late 19th century.
The photo is an example of a type of portrait that was popular during the Victorian era, where actors and actresses would have studio photographs taken in costume.
You can learn more about this type of photography at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This late 19th-century photograph by Hana Studios, Ltd depicts Marie Lloyd in character. It is one of many 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards' collected by Guy Tristram Little, a solicitor and collector who bequeathed his photographs to the V&A.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph shows Marie Lloyd, an actress, in a theatrical costume. It represents a type of portrait popular among actors and actresses during the Victorian era, capturing their performances in character.
Technique & Style
The image is an albumen print, a common photographic process of the time, originally mounted on card with the photographer's name. It exemplifies the 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards' formats, which were widely used for portrait photography in the 19th century.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of Guy Tristram Little's collection, which he bequeathed to the V&A upon his death in 1953. Little was a collector of various ephemera, including photographs, and served as solicitor and executor for Mrs. Gabrielle Enthoven, whose collection contributed to the V&A's Theatre Collections.
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