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 photograph is from the 19th Century. It's a work by Dr. Wallich. The photo is part of a collection that shows how photography was used to take portraits of actors and actresses. These portraits were often made into 'cartes de visite' or 'cabinet cards', which were popular collectibles during the Victorian era. To learn more about the techniques used in this photograph, look up the technique of sfumato.
