Portret van een acteur in kostuum 1855 - 1890

This carte-de-visite photograph by J. Lundbergh, titled "Portret van een acteur in kostuum," depicts an actor in a theatrical costume, likely a king or emperor, based on the crown and ornate robe. Dating from the 1850s-1890s, the image captures a popular genre of portraiture: theatrical photography. These small, affordable prints allowed fans to collect images of their favorite performers. This particular image, with its meticulous detail and formal pose, showcases the craftsmanship of the photographer and the popularity of theater during this era.