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Face in repose

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man facing the camera with a slight turn to his right. He has a stern expression, prominent cheekbones, a furrowed brow, thinning hair on the top of his head, and slightly unkempt longer strands on the sides. He wears a light-colored, partially unbuttoned shirt revealing his chest, and dark pants or a belt. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain with a subtle gradient from light to dark.

Artwork Details

Date
1854-1856, printed 1862
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
3115 × 4224 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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