Portrait of Constant Coquelin, known as Elder Coquelin (1841-1909), in the role of Cyrano de Bergerac

Portrait of Constant Coquelin, known as Elder Coquelin (1841-1909), in the role of Cyrano de Bergerac, is a 1901 painting by Théobald Chartran. 



The artwork depicts Constant Coquelin, a famous French actor, in his role as Cyrano de Bergerac. Coquelin is shown standing outdoors at night, beneath a tree, his body angled slightly to the left, his head tilted upward. He is dressed in period costume, including a dark, long-sleeved jacket, breeches, and boots. He holds a sword in his left hand and his right arm is raised. The background is dark and indistinct, suggesting a nighttime setting. The overall style is dark and dramatic, emphasizing the mood of the scene. The painting's dimensions are 0.59 meters wide and 0.738 meters high. It is housed in the Musée Carnavalet.