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 part of the Guy Little Theatrical Photograph collection. It's a 19th-century work by Plumier. The photograph shows M. Ferville, and it was likely made for a 'carte de visite' or 'cabinet card'. These types of photos were very popular during the 1860s and 1870s, and people would collect them as a hobby. You can learn more about the photography techniques used in this era by looking up the artist: Plumier.