Artwork
The Schoolmistress
The Schoolmistress is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
To learn more about the style and technique used in this photograph, look up the movement: Realism.
The Schoolmistress is a photograph from 1886. It's a work by the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company.
This photograph is related to a production of a play, also called The Schoolmistress, by A. W. Pinero. The image features Miss Norreys and Arthur Cecil, and it was taken at The Court Theatre.
To learn more about the style and technique used in this photograph, look up the movement: Realism.
Overview
The Schoolmistress is a photograph created in 1886 by the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. It captures a scene from a theatrical production.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts Miss Norreys and Arthur Cecil in a scene from A. W. Pinero's play The Schoolmistress, performed at The Court Theatre. The photograph documents a moment from the production.
Technique & Style
The photograph is associated with the Realist movement, characterized by its focus on accurately representing reality. The London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company's work often embodied this style.
History & Provenance
The photograph was taken in 1886 at The Court Theatre, where the play was being performed. It is a product of the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company.
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.
