Portret van Charles Jean Joseph Thiron in de rol van Meester André in Le Chandelier before 1880

This black and white photograph, “Portret van Charles Jean Joseph Thiron in de rol van Meester André in Le Chandelier,” is a formal portrait of Charles Jean Joseph Thiron in character as Master André, from the play Le Chandelier. Created by an anonymous artist before 1880, the photograph captures Thiron in a theatrical pose. He stands with a confident expression, his right hand resting on his hip, while his left hand rests on a chair with an ornate floral design. The composition emphasizes the dramatic costume and the actor’s presence. The photograph is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum.