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Guy Little Theatrical Photograph

Window & Grove

1906

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1906 photographic by Window & Grove, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Window & Grove
When & what style?: 1906
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This photo shows Ellen Terry playing Hermione in *The Winter’s Tale* on stage in 1906. It’s a theatrical portrait meant for fans or collectors. The image belongs to the Guy Little Collection. Victorian actors often posed in costume for keepsake photos. These were pasted on stiff cards and sold as souvenirs. Photography was new and exciting back then. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more Victorian theater photos.

The story of this work

Overview

This sepia photograph depicts Ellen Terry in the role of Hermione in a 1906 production of *The Winter’s Tale* at His Majesty’s Theatre. The image is part of the Guy Little Collection, which consists of albumen prints on card mounts, including both *cartes de visite* and *cabinet cards*, photographic formats popular in the 19th century. The collection was assembled by Guy Tristram Little and later donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum. The photograph was presented to the museum in the early 20th century as part of this collection.

Read the full account in the museum source.