Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by Herbert Watkins. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This photograph shows Frederick Robson.
It was taken by Herbert Watkins in the 19th Century. Photography was new back then.
People collected photos like these, called 'cartes de visite'.
They were like visiting cards with pictures on them.
The Victoria and Albert Museum has this photo.
You can learn more about this type of photography by looking at the work of artist: Watkins, Herbert.
Overview
This 19th-century photograph depicts Frederick Robson, a notable figure, captured by photographer Herbert Watkins.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows Frederick Robson, an actor, likely in a theatrical context, given the era and the photographer's focus on portraiture.
Technique & Style
The photograph is an example of a 'carte de visite', a format popular during the Victorian era, characterized by an albumen print mounted on card backing.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a collection assembled by Guy Tristram Little, a collector and solicitor, who bequeathed it to the Victoria and Albert Museum upon his death in 1953.
Artist & collection
