Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1890
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1890 photographic by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photograph shows Effie Clements dressed as Charlotte in La Cigale. She's posing in a theatrical costume. The photo was likely used for 'cartes de visite' or 'cabinet cards', which were popular ways for actors to share their portraits. These cards were made from glass negatives and attached to card backing with the photographer's name. The cards were a big part of Victorian culture, allowing people to collect and trade photos of their favorite performers. Check out the technique used in this photo, such as chiaroscuro.
A sepia photograph depicts Effie Clements in the role of Charlotte from the play *La Cigale* at the Lyric Theatre. Produced during the late 19th century, the image is an albumen print mounted on card, typical of the "cartes de visite" and "cabinet cards" popular at the time. The photograph is part of a larger collection of theatrical portraits assembled by Guy Tristram Little, later donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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