Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photograph captures Julia Gwynne, a 19th-century actress. It’s a studio portrait, likely used for fans or collectors. The print is on stiff card, a common format then. Back then, photos like this were brand new. Actors posed for “cartes de visite” in costume or daily clothes. These small prints sparked collecting trends in the 1860s. Check out more work by this photographer next. artist: Bassano, Alexander
