Artist

Rodger

Rodger is an artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Rodger spent his life behind a camera, snapping actors the moment the spotlight hit them. One evening in 1873, he caught a tragedian mid-switch from laughter to tears, still wearing the same grin the audience had just applauded, so sharp you can see the oil paint on the man’s cheek. Why he’s here: look up Guy Little Theatrical Photograph; the curl of the actor’s little finger is the whole story, and it’s in your pocket in seconds.

Works by Rodger

Collections represented

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