François Joseph Talma was a French actor.
1823 portrait of Talma by Aimée Perlet
Talma as Nero in Racine's Britannicus, painted by Eugène Delacroix.
1800 passport issued to François-Joseph Talma
The Comédie-Française or Théâtre-Français is one of the few state theatres in France. Founded in 1680, it is the oldest active theatre company in the world. Established as a French state-controlled entity in 1995, it is the only state theatre in France to have its own permanent troupe of actors. The company's primary venue is the Salle Richelieu, which is a part of the Palais-Royal complex and located at 2, Rue de Richelieu on Place André-Malraux in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.
Comédie-Française, late 18th century
A performance of Marivaux's La Double Inconstance in 2015
Iconic corner, entry to the Salle Richelieu, 2009