Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo shows actor Arthur Roberts, a common subject in late 1800s photography. Actors often posed for studio portraits to sell or share with fans. These photos helped people recognize performers without seeing them on stage. This print used a glass negative and albumen paper, a popular method then. Glass gave sharp images while albumen made prints glossy and sturdy. Look up W & A.H.Fry next.
