Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by Frans Francken the Younger. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 19th-century photograph depicts M.
About this work
Overview
This 19th-century photograph depicts M. Lassouche, an actor or actress of the time. It is an albumen print from a glass negative, mounted on card stock.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph is a portrait of M. Lassouche in a theatrical context, capturing the likeness of a performer from the Victorian era.
Technique & Style
The image was produced using the albumen print process from a glass negative, a common technique during the 19th century. It was then attached to a card backing, characteristic of 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards'.
History & Provenance
The photograph was part of a large collection assembled by Guy Tristram Little, a collector and solicitor who bequeathed it to the V&A. Little was also involved in the management of Mrs. Gabrielle Enthoven's theatrical collection, which contributed to the V&A's Theatre Collections.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frans Francken the Younger (1581, Antwerp – 6 May 1642, Antwerp) was a Flemish painter and the best-known and most prolific member of the large Francken family of artists.
