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 Norman & Norton, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photograph is from the late 19th century. It's a work by Norman & Norton. The photo is of Kate Lawler, an actress. Photography was new and exciting back then. You can learn more about the techniques used in this photograph, such as albumen prints, at the museum, but for now, consider looking into the work of the artist: Norman & Norton.
This photograph by Norman & Norton depicts Kate Lawler in the mid-19th century, an era when photography was a new and medium. Produced as an albumen print from a glass negative, the image was likely intended for a carte de visite, a small portrait card popularized in the 1860s for collecting and trading. The photograph forms part of a larger collection of theatrical cartes de visite and cabinet cards assembled by Guy Tristram Little, who later donated them to the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Read the full account in the museum source.
These two Victorian brothers ran a London photo studio where actors lined up for portraits between shows.
See the richer artist page
