Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This is a photograph of Mlle Fargeuil, taken in a studio setting.
About this work
Overview
This is a photograph of Mlle Fargeuil, taken in a studio setting. The image shows her dressed in a theatrical costume, posing for the camera.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the photograph is Mlle Fargeuil, an actress. Her theatrical costume suggests that the image was intended to promote her career or a specific role she played.
Technique & Style
The photograph is a 'carte de visite', a small albumen print mounted on card, a format popularized during the Victorian era. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds depth to the image.
History & Provenance
The photograph was collected by Guy Tristram Little, a solicitor and collector of photographs, who bequeathed it to the V&A along with other 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards'.
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