A relaxed face (left); False joy or laughter (right)

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of two men. The man in the foreground is facing the camera and is seated with his shoulders slightly turned to the right. He has an aged face with pronounced lines and a mostly bald head with some hair on the sides. His facial expression suggests a slight smile. His clothing is a loosely worn shirt with a large V-neckline, revealing his chest and tied at the waist. The man behind him, partially visible, is seen from the side wearing glasses and a suit, seemingly interacting with the first man's face. The background is plain and neutral with no visible objects or scenery.