Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1875
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1875
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photograph shows a woman, Grace Huntley, dressed in theatrical costume. She's posed in a studio setting. The photo is an example of how actors and actresses had their pictures taken to share with fans, a popular practice at the time. It was a way for people to collect pictures of their favorite performers. The woman in the photo is dressed up, and the picture is a simple portrait. To learn more about photography techniques like this, look at the technique: sfumato.
