Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This is a photograph of Rose Norreys, part of a collection of theatrical photographs.
About this work
Overview
This is a photograph of Rose Norreys, part of a collection of theatrical photographs.
Technique & Style
The photograph is an albumen print, a common technique during the Victorian era, where the image is printed on a card backing.
History & Provenance
The photograph was collected by Guy Tristram Little, a solicitor and collector, who bequeathed it to the V&A along with other 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards'.
Context
During the Victorian era, actors and actresses commonly had studio photographs taken, often in costume, which were then distributed as 'cartes de visite' or 'cabinet cards', popular collectibles at the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
They snapped portraits for London’s theater crowd in the 1800s, turning actors and dancers into instant celebrities.
