Portret van Sophie Hamet als La Frochart in Les Deux Orphelines before 1874

This small-scale portrait photograph, "Portret van Sophie Hamet als La Frochart in Les Deux Orphelines," was taken by renowned French photographer Etienne Carjat before 1874. The image features actress Sophie Hamet in character as La Frochart, from the play "Les Deux Orphelines." Carjat's distinctive style, known for its sharp detail and focus on capturing the personality of his subjects, is evident in this intimate portrait. The photograph is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, highlighting Carjat's significant contributions to the development of photography in 19th-century France.