Not currently on display at the V&A

Scene V of 'Carmen'

Photograph
1912 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Stage photograph of Scene V (Plaza de Toros) in the ballet Carmen, produced for the Alhambra Theatre, London, 24 January 1912. The choreography was by Augustin Berger, with music by Georges Bizet arranged by George Byng, and costumes by Alias.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleScene V of 'Carmen' (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photograph on card
Brief description
Photograph of Scene V (The Plaza de Toros) in the ballet Carmen, created for the Alhambra Theatre, London, 1912.
Physical description
Stage photograph of Scene V of the ballet Carmen, set in the square outside a bullring. The photograph shows José pleading with Carmen (played by Maria La Bella) to return to him.
Dimensions
  • Height: 310mm
  • Width: 225mm
Credit line
Alfred Moul Collection / Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Object history
This photograph is part of an archival collection relating to the Alhambra Theatre, London, under the management of Alfred Moul. It was given to the V&A's Gabrielle Enthoven Collection before the formation of the V&A Theatre Museum. The collection comprises papers, correspondence, scripts and photographs covering the period 1902-1913 and has been assigned the archive number THM/75. Photographs of Alhambra ballets have been treated as museum objects and have been formally accessioned.
Summary
Stage photograph of Scene V (Plaza de Toros) in the ballet Carmen, produced for the Alhambra Theatre, London, 24 January 1912. The choreography was by Augustin Berger, with music by Georges Bizet arranged by George Byng, and costumes by Alias.
Associated object
THM/75 (Archive record)
Collection
Accession number
S.892-2017

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdAugust 11, 2017
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest