Who painted Guy Little Theatrical Photograph?

Guy Little Theatrical Photograph was painted by Window & Grove in 1893.

Where can I see Guy Little Theatrical Photograph?

Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Guy Little Theatrical Photograph?

Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Guy Little Theatrical Photograph

Window & Grove , 1893

Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Window & Grove. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph depicts Ellen Terry as Fair Rosamund in a production of Becket at the Lyceum Theatre.

About this work

This photo shows Ellen Terry acting on stage. It was taken in London, February 1893. The image comes from a glass negative printed on card.

Actors often used these small photos to share their work. Fans collected them like trading cards. This one is bigger than the usual “carte de visite.”

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Overview

This photograph depicts Ellen Terry as Fair Rosamund in a production of Becket at the Lyceum Theatre. It is part of a collection of theatrical photographs assembled by Guy Tristram Little.

Subject & Meaning

The image captures Ellen Terry in character, likely during a performance or promotional session for the 1893 production of Becket.

Technique & Style

The photograph is an albumen print made from a glass negative, a common technique for producing photographic prints during the late 19th century. Its size and presentation suggest it is a 'cabinet card', a format that gained popularity in the late 1870s.

History & Provenance

The photograph was collected by Guy Tristram Little, a solicitor and collector, who bequeathed it to the Victoria and Albert Museum upon his death in 1953. Little's collection included various types of photographs, often removed from their original card backings and mounted in albums.