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 is from the 19th century. It's a work by Kilburn, William Edward, an English artist. The photograph is of Jenny Lind, and it was made during a time when photography was new and exciting. People would often have studio photographs taken to create 'cartes de visite' or 'cabinet cards', which were popular collectibles. You can learn more about this type of photography by looking up the work of artist: Kilburn, William Edward.