Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist W. & D. Downey. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
These types of photographs were popular during the Victorian era, and people would collect them as a way to remember their favorite actors and actresses.
This photograph is titled Guy Little Theatrical Photograph. It was created by W. & D. Downey in 1895.
The photograph is of Phyllis Broughton, an actress who had studio photographs taken for 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards'. These types of photographs were popular during the Victorian era, and people would collect them as a way to remember their favorite actors and actresses.
You can learn more about the techniques used in this photograph by looking up the movement: Realism.
Overview
This 1895 photograph, titled Guy Little Theatrical Photograph, is a portrait of actress Phyllis Broughton. Created by W. & D. Downey, it is one of many theatrical photographs collected by Guy Tristram Little.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts Phyllis Broughton, an actress of the time. It represents a typical example of a theatrical portrait from the Victorian era, capturing the likeness of a performer.
Technique & Style
Produced using techniques common for 'cabinet cards', this albumen print was made from a glass negative. The style is characteristic of Realism, a movement that focused on accurately representing subjects.
History & Provenance
Guy Tristram Little, a collector and solicitor, amassed a large collection of 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards', from which this photograph originates. He bequeathed the collection to the V&A upon his death in 1953.
Artist & collection
Artist
These sisters turned a London studio into a backstage pass for Victorian theater.
