Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1850 photographic by C. Boyer, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This albumen print depicts Sarah Bernhardt in costume for the role of L'Aiglon, produced as a carte de visite in the 1860s. The photograph was created from a glass negative and mounted on card bearing the photographer's name, typical of theatrical portraits of the period. It forms part of a larger collection of cartes de visite and cabinet cards assembled by Guy Tristram Little and later donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum. The image reflects the Victorian practice of collecting actor portraits alongside scenic views and artworks.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Cecil Boyer spent his days chasing shadows—literally. He snapped photos of actors mid-performance, freezing their exaggerated poses before the footlights melted into the dark. Those pictures aren’t just stage records;…
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