Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph depicts Leonora Braham as Yum-Yum in a production of The Mikado.
About this work
Overview
This photograph depicts Leonora Braham as Yum-Yum in a production of The Mikado. It is an example of a 'carte de visite', a type of photograph popular during the Victorian era.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows Braham on stage, dressed in a kimono with bright yellow sleeves and black trim, looking to the side. The photograph captures her portrayal of Yum-Yum, a character from the opera.
Technique & Style
The photograph is an albumen print made from a glass negative, mounted on card. It is characteristic of 'cartes de visite', which were small, standardized photographs often used for collecting and trading.
History & Provenance
The photograph was collected by Guy Tristram Little, a solicitor and collector, who bequeathed it to the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of a large collection of 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards'.
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