Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1850 photographic by Walery, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows Emma Albani, a famous singer from the 1800s. It’s a theatrical shot by Walery, a well-known photographer of performers. The picture was made as a carte de visite, a tiny albumen print on stiff card. These little photos became huge in the 1860s. People collected them like trading cards. They were cheap and easy to swap or paste in albums. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum next time you’re in London.
