Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by Martyr & Morgan. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This small albumen print photograph depicts Kate Saville, an actress from the 19th century.
About this work
Overview
This small albumen print photograph depicts Kate Saville, an actress from the 19th century. It was created by the photographic firm Martyr & Morgan.
Technique & Style
The photograph is characteristic of the 'carte de visite' format, a small, card-mounted albumen print made from a glass negative. This format was popularized in the 1860s and featured portraits of notable figures, including actors and actresses.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a large collection assembled by Guy Tristram Little, a collector and solicitor who bequeathed it to the Victoria and Albert Museum. Little's collection included various photographic formats, such as 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards', which he mounted in albums.
Artist & collection
Artist
They snapped quick, sharp portraits of actors mid-play, catching the moment a laugh turned to rage or a whisper tightened into a scream.
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph