Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by Daniel Sargeant Stacy. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This late 19th-century photograph depicts actor Charles Ashford in a theatrical setting.
About this work
Overview
This late 19th-century photograph depicts actor Charles Ashford in a theatrical setting.
Subject & Meaning
The image is a portrait of Charles Ashford, an actor, likely in costume, reflecting the practice of actors posing for photographs to be collected by fans.
Technique & Style
The photograph is one of many theatrical portraits made possible by advancements in photography technology during the Victorian era, characterized by small, collectible prints.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a collection assembled by Guy Tristram Little, a collector and solicitor, who bequeathed it to the V&A upon his death in 1953.
Artist & collection
Artist
Daniel Sargeant Stacy spent his life behind a camera, chasing the flicker of stage lights.
