Portret van Ernest Alexandre Honoré Coquelin in de rol van Trufaldin in L'Étourdie before 1880

This anonymous photograph, taken before 1880, shows the French actor Ernest Alexandre Honoré Coquelin in his role as Trufaldin in the play L'Étourdie. The image captures Coquelin in character, dressed in a costume that reflects the comedic nature of the play. The photograph is a poignant example of the art of portraiture used to immortalize performers and their characters, and it is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century theater. The photograph is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.