Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Jean Laurent. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A theatrical photograph featuring Alexandre Dumas and Adah Isaacs Menken.
About this work
Overview
A theatrical photograph featuring Alexandre Dumas and Adah Isaacs Menken.
Technique & Style
This albumen print was originally a 'carte de visite' or 'cabinet card', mounted on card with the photographer's name. These formats were popular in the Victorian era, with 'cartes de visite' emerging in the 1860s and 'cabinet cards' following in the late 1870s.
History & Provenance
The photograph is part of a collection assembled by Guy Tristram Little, a collector and solicitor who bequeathed it to the V&A. Little was also executor of Mrs. Gabrielle Enthoven, whose theatrical collection contributed to the V&A's Theatre Collections.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Laurent carried a camera the way most people carry change—in his pocket, always.
