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Guy Little Theatrical Photograph, by Daniel Sargeant Stacy, photographic, 1850

Guy Little Theatrical Photograph

Daniel Sargeant Stacy

1850

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1850 photographic by Daniel Sargeant Stacy, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Daniel Sargeant Stacy
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a late 19th-century photograph of actor Charles Ashford. The image is one of many theatrical portraits made popular by new photography tech. Actors often posed in costume for these small, collectible prints. This one was likely sold to fans as a "carte de visite" or later "cabinet card." Look up more work by the artist at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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