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Expression of severity

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper part of a man's body, focusing on his head and shoulders. He is seated upright with a neutral expression, staring straight ahead. The man has a mustache, and his hair is slightly wavy, extending to the sides of his head. He is wearing a light, open-collared shirt, revealing part of his chest. In front of him, two hands can be seen holding measuring instruments to his face, positioned at his eyebrows and nose. These hands belong to someone out of the frame, as their forearms are visible. The background is plain and dark.

Artwork Details

Date
1854-1856, printed 1862
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
3073 × 4274 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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