Portret van Louis Arsène Delaunay in de rol van Valère in Le Joueur before 1880

This black and white photographic portrait of Louis Arsène Delaunay, a French actor, was taken sometime before 1880. The image shows Delaunay in costume, likely for his role as Valère in the play "Le Joueur." The image was likely captured in a studio setting and conveys the dramatic nature of theatrical performance, highlighting Delaunay’s stage presence. The photograph, now part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection, is a glimpse into 19th-century theater history and the artistry of photographic portraiture.