Astonishment, stupefaction, amazement

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a man seated in profile, turned to his right, with his face tilted slightly upward and his mouth open. His facial features include a prominent nose, visible wrinkles on his forehead, and he has medium-length hair that appears slightly unkempt. The man's shirt is partially open, exposing his collarbone area. A hand is applying a device to the top of the man's head. The background is dark.