Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by Lombardi & Co.. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This photograph depicts Signor Campi, created by Lombardi & Co. in the 19th century. Mounted on stiff card, it exemplifies the common photographic practice of its time.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Signor Campi, is portrayed in a theatrical context, though the specific role or play is not identified. The image reflects the Victorian era's fascination with theatrical personalities.
Technique & Style
The photograph is an albumen print from a glass negative, adhered to a stiff card backing—a standard format for both cartes de visite and cabinet cards during the Victorian period.
History & Provenance
Originally part of a collection of cartes de visite and cabinet cards, this photograph was removed from its backing, mounted in an album by collector Guy Tristram Little, and later bequeathed to the V&A.
Context
Produced during the heyday of cartes de visite (1854-1870s) and the subsequent rise of cabinet cards, this photograph was part of a popular collecting trend among Victorians, who amassed these images like souvenirs.
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