Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1899
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1899
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1899 photographic by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows a woman in a curly wig and fancy coat, posing like a nobleman. The background is plain, so the costume and pose stand out. The glass negative made her face sharp and her clothes glossy. Backstage photos like this were new in 1899. People bought small prints to collect actors they loved. Evie Greene was a big star in “L’Amour Mouillé.” See more stage photos at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
A sepia-toned photograph depicts Evie Greene in the role of Prince Carlo for the production *L'Amour Mouillé* at the Lyric Theatre. The image is part of a larger collection of 19th-century theatrical photographs assembled by Guy Tristram Little and later donated to the V&A. The photograph was originally produced as an albumen print on card backing, typical of the "cartes de visite" and "cabinet cards" popular during the Victorian era. This particular print was removed from its backing and mounted in an album before becoming part of the museum's holdings.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
