Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The photograph shows Adah Isaacs Menken as Mazeppa in Mazeppa at Astley's Theatre. It was taken by Jean Laurent in October 1864. This photo is part of a collection of 'cartes de visite', which were popular in the 1860s. People collected these small photos, often of actors or scenic views. Check out the movement Realism to learn more about this style of photography.
