Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by Somers. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph is part of a collection of theatrical images compiled by Guy Tristram Little.
About this work
Overview
This photograph is part of a collection of theatrical images compiled by Guy Tristram Little.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts Ethel Branscombe, an actress, likely in a theatrical costume or everyday dress.
Technique & Style
The photograph is an albumen print, a common technique used during the Victorian era for 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards', which were mounted on card backing.
History & Provenance
Guy Tristram Little, a collector and solicitor, bequeathed this and other photographs to the V&A, having removed them from their original card backings and mounted them in albums.
Context
The photograph is one of many 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards' produced during the Victorian era, which were popular for collecting and documenting portraits, scenic views, and other subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
This guy’s whole vibe was sneaking backstage at the opera, camera in hand, to catch singers mid-breath, wigs askew, spectacles smudged.
