Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph depicts Geraldine Ulmar as Gianetta in a production of The Gondoliers at the Savoy Theatre.
About this work
Overview
This photograph depicts Geraldine Ulmar as Gianetta in a production of The Gondoliers at the Savoy Theatre. It is an example of a 'carte de visite', a type of photograph mounted on card, popular during the Victorian era.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows Ulmar in costume, highlighting her role in the theatrical production. The Gondoliers, a comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, was performed at the Savoy Theatre, a prominent venue for such works.
Technique & Style
The photograph is an albumen print from a glass negative, attached to a card backing. This was a common technique for 'cartes de visite', which were widely collected during the 1860s.
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. Little's collection included various types of ephemera, and his bequest contributed to the V&A's Theatre Collections.
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