Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by William Walton. 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 Henry Neville, an actor, likely in a theatrical role or costume.
Technique & Style
The photograph is an albumen print, a common technique used for 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards' during the Victorian era.
History & Provenance
The photograph was collected by Guy Tristram Little, a solicitor and collector, who bequeathed it to the V&A along with other 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards'.
Context
The image is part of a broader cultural phenomenon where actors and actresses had studio photographs taken for popular formats like 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards'.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir William Turner Walton was an English composer. During a sixty-year career, he wrote music in several classical genres and styles, from film scores to opera. His best-known works include Façade, the cantata…
