Geënsceneerd portret van Joseph Jefferson als de oude Rip Van Winkle 1869

"Geënsceneerd portret van Joseph Jefferson als de oude Rip Van Winkle" is a carte de visite photograph taken by Napoleon Sarony in 1869. The photograph depicts the renowned actor Joseph Jefferson in character as Rip Van Winkle, a character from Washington Irving's classic short story "Rip Van Winkle." Sarony, a prominent photographer of the time, captures Jefferson's portrayal with striking realism. The image is a significant example of the use of photography to document and promote theatrical performances, providing insight into the aesthetics and popular culture of the 19th century.