Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by L. Angerer. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph depicts Mlle.
About this work
Overview
This photograph depicts Mlle. Fürstenberg, a 19th-century actress, in a studio portrait. It is an example of a 'carte de visite', a small, albumen print on glass negative, mounted on stiff card backing.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Mlle. Fürstenberg, is portrayed in theatrical costume, highlighting her profession. The image served as a collectible representation of the actress for fans.
Technique & Style
Created by photographer L. Angerer, the piece utilizes a glass negative to produce an albumen print, adhered to a visiting-card-sized, stiff card backing, characteristic of 'cartes de visite'.
History & Provenance
Originally part of a large collection assembled by Guy Tristram Little, the photograph was later bequeathed to the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), where it resides as part of the Theatre Collections.
Context
Produced during the mid-to-late 19th century, when 'cartes de visite' (patented in 1854) were highly popular collectibles, this photograph reflects the intersection of emerging photography technology and Victorian theatrical culture.
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