Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph depicts two actors in costume, posed on a stage.
About this work
Overview
This photograph depicts two actors in costume, posed on a stage. It is an example of a theatrical photograph from the Victorian era.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows John Ryder as Bolingbroke and Charles Kean as Richard II in a scene from Shakespeare's Richard II, performed at Princess's Theatre in 1857. The photograph captures a moment from a theatrical production, providing insight into the costumes and staging of the time.
Technique & Style
The photograph is an albumen print, a common technique used during the Victorian era. It was likely produced as a 'carte de visite', a format patented in 1854 and popular during the 1860s, characterized by its small size and attachment to a card backing with the photographer's name.
History & Provenance
The photograph was collected by Guy Tristram Little, a solicitor and collector of photographs, greetings cards, and games. It was part of a large collection of 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards' that Little bequeathed to the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1953.
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