Portret van Étienne Laray als Jacques in Les Deux Orphelines before 1875

This is a photograph by Etienne Carjat, taken before 1875, depicting the French actor Étienne Laray in his role as Jacques in the play "Les Deux Orphelines". The image is part of a larger publication, likely a theatrical program or magazine, showcasing Laray's performance. The photograph captures Laray in a pose, dressed in the costume of his character, against a neutral backdrop. The ornate frame surrounding the photograph, reminiscent of the elaborate stage sets of the time, emphasizes the importance of theatricality and spectacle in nineteenth-century performance.