Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by Taylor, C. B.. 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 assembled by Guy Tristram Little.
About this work
Overview
This photograph is part of a collection of theatrical images assembled by Guy Tristram Little.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts Lydia Howard, an actress, likely in a theatrical costume or everyday dress, a common practice for studio photographs during the Victorian era.
Technique & Style
The photograph is an albumen print, a typical process for 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards', which were popular formats for photographic portraits in the 19th century.
History & Provenance
The photograph was bequeathed to the V&A by Guy Tristram Little, a collector and solicitor who also played a role in shaping the Theatre Collections at the museum through his work with Mrs. Gabrielle Enthoven.
Artist & collection
Artist
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
A portrait of 'Mdlle Zaré Thalberg as Zerlina in Don Giovanni'
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
A portrait of 'Miss Nellie Nesbit'
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph