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Face in repose

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from the waist up. He has a mustache, medium-length wavy hair, and crossed arms. He is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The man is wearing a loose-fitting, light-colored shirt and there is no visible jewelry. The background is plain with a sepia tone. The photograph is presented within an oval frame with darkened edges.

Artwork Details

Date
1854-1856, printed 1862
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
3326 × 4364 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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