Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by Martin & Sarrow. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph features Katie Seymour, an actress from the 19th century.
About this work
Overview
This photograph features Katie Seymour, an actress from the 19th century. It is an albumen print, a type of photographic print made from a glass negative, mounted on stiff card.
Technique & Style
The photograph was produced using the albumen print process, a common method during the Victorian era. It was likely created as a 'carte de visite' or 'cabinet card', formats popular for collecting portraits and other images.
History & Provenance
The photograph is part of a collection assembled by Guy Tristram Little, a collector and solicitor who bequeathed it to the Victoria and Albert Museum. Little also managed the estate of Mrs. Gabrielle Enthoven, whose theatrical collection contributed to the V&A's Theatre Collections.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martin & Sarrow turned 19th-century stage photos into stories. They shot actors mid-laugh or mid-curse, making the camera feel like a backstage sneak peek. One shot, Guy Little Theatrical Photograph, catches a performer…
