Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1855 photographic by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows a man dressed as a character from a play. He's wearing fancy clothes and a serious expression. The photo is a picture of Charles Kean as Wolsey in Henry VIII, taken at the Princess's Theatre in 1855. This was a common practice back then, with actors getting photos taken in costume or regular clothes for special cards. To learn more about how this photo was made, look up the technique: chiaroscuro.
