Fréderick Lamaître (French actor and playwright, 1800-1976) c. 1876

This 1876 photograph by Etienne Carjat depicts Fréderick Lemaître, a well-known French actor and playwright of the 19th century. The portrait shows Lemaître in a formal pose, with his gaze directed at the viewer. Carjat was a renowned photographer who captured many prominent figures of the time, making this work a testament to his skill and the importance of portraiture in 19th-century art. It is currently on display at The Art Institute of Chicago.