Tissue Stereograph
Photograph
1860s (made)
1860s (made)
| Artist/Maker |
Daniel Auber’s opera La Muette de Portici (The Mute Girl
of Portici) premiered in Paris in 1828. Its dramatic plot of
political uprising and seduction made it extremely popular.
The opera’s historical setting and spectacular effects were
particularly suited for stereoscopic photography, which
often gives a stage-set-like appearance to reality.
of Portici) premiered in Paris in 1828. Its dramatic plot of
political uprising and seduction made it extremely popular.
The opera’s historical setting and spectacular effects were
particularly suited for stereoscopic photography, which
often gives a stage-set-like appearance to reality.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Tissue Stereograph (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Tissue stereograph |
| Brief description | Tissue stereograph by unknown artist depicting the scene 'Fete Napolitaine' from the opera 'La Muette', about 1860s |
| Physical description | Framed, two-part set of tissue stereographs in a yellow surrounding. Each of the two scenes depicts costumed cast members gathered on-stage. This scene features a festive occasion, complete with dancing and musicians. In the background, mountainous countryside and trees can be seen. |
| Dimensions |
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| Gallery label | Photography Centre 2018-20:
Unknown photographer
Scenes from La Muette de Portici
1860s
Daniel Auber’s opera La Muette de Portici (The Mute Girl
of Portici) premiered in Paris in 1828. Its dramatic plot of
political uprising and seduction made it extremely popular.
The opera’s historical setting and spectacular effects were
particularly suited for stereoscopic photography, which
often gives a stage-set-like appearance to reality.
Modern copies of hand-coloured tissue stereographs:
1. Scene One: La Sorentina
Museum no. RPS.1305-2018
2. Scene Two: Fenella Implore La Duchesse
Museum no. RPS.1306-2018
3. Scene Three: Amour Sacré de la Patrie
Museum no. RPS.1307-2018
4. Scene Four: Depart de Mazaniello
Museum no. RPS.1308-2018
5. Scene Five: Le Marché
Museum no. RPS.1309-2018
6. Scene Seven: La Conjurés
Museum no. RPS.1311-2018
7. Scene Eight: Sommeil de Fenella
Museum no. RPS.1312-2018
8. Scene Ten: Le Triomphe
Museum no. RPS.1314-2018
9. Scene Eleven: Fête Napolitaine
Museum no. RPS.1315-2018
The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Art Fund |
| Credit line | The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund. |
| Object history | From a set of 12 tissue stereographs in original housing depicting different scenes from the opera 'La Muette' |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | Daniel Auber’s opera La Muette de Portici (The Mute Girl of Portici) premiered in Paris in 1828. Its dramatic plot of political uprising and seduction made it extremely popular. The opera’s historical setting and spectacular effects were particularly suited for stereoscopic photography, which often gives a stage-set-like appearance to reality. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | RPS.1315-2018 |
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| Record created | June 19, 2018 |
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