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

This carte de visite, created by Napoleon Sarony in 1869, features a staged portrait of actor Joseph Jefferson as the character of Rip Van Winkle. The image captures Jefferson in character, standing with a long beard and a cane in hand, as if he is lost in thought. This image highlights the popularity of theater and photography in the 19th century, and is a valuable document of both a famous actor and a beloved literary character.