Artwork
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Samuel Alex Walker. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph is part of a collection bequeathed to the V&A by Guy Tristram Little.
About this work
Overview
This photograph is part of a collection bequeathed to the V&A by Guy Tristram Little.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts Phyllis Broughton as Maimoune in the theatrical production Camaralzaman at the Empire Theatre.
Technique & Style
The photograph is an albumen print, a common technique used for 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards' during the Victorian era.
History & Provenance
Guy Tristram Little, a collector and solicitor, assembled a large collection of 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards', from which this photograph originates.
Context
During the Victorian era, photography became a popular medium, with 'cartes de visite' and 'cabinet cards' being used to capture portraits, scenic views, and works of art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Walker spent his days tucked in the back rows of London theaters, not on stage but with a camera.
