Mr Alta

Also known as Alta
  • Artist (Painter)
Mr Alta was a scenic artist at the Alexandra Theatre in Melbourne, known for his wild appearance and 'elaborately realistic' scenery. He worked at a time when the scenic artist and stage carpenter played as important a part as the leading actor.
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Name
Mr Alta
Also known as Alta
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Active Period
  • c.1889 - c.1894
Residence
  • Melbourne, Vic.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Legacy data. Source 'unknown'

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References [<ExternalResource: Williams, Margaret, 'Australia on the Popular Stage', Includes a photograph of 'Alta', a bearded man, p.156.>, <ExternalResource: (1889), Argus, 01-21.>, <ExternalResource: (1889), Australasian, 01-26.>, <ExternalResource: Sydney, NSW : Bulletin.>, <ExternalResource: (1890), Table Talk, 02-20.>] [<ExternalResource: Williams, Margaret, 'Australia on the Popular Stage', Includes a photograph of 'Alta', a bearded man, p.156.>]