Duchenne Guillaume Benjamin Amand Collection

Figure 26: Expression of painful attention and attention, attentive gaze. 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 53: Whimpering and false laughter, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 39: The attention attracted by an object that provokes lascivious ideas and desires. 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 9: A study of m. frontalis in maximum contraction, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 15: Meditation, mental concentration, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 27: Expression proportionally more pained, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 81: Lady Macbeth, moderate expression of cruelty, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 42: Gaiety expressed by the ideas of lustfulness, cynicism, and lewdness. 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 10: Showing the expressive lines of m. frontalis in a young girl, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 55: Astonishment badly rendered by the subject: a ridiculous and inane expression. 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 21: Painful recollection and recollection or calling something to mind, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 71: Same head as in Plate 70, 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne, Adrien Alban Tournachon
Figure 71: Same head as in Plate 70, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 57: Astonishment, stupefaction, amazement, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 73: Head of Niobe, 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne
Figure 73: Head of Niobe, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 12: A study of the contraction of and the expression produced by the superior part of m. orbicularis oculi, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 47: A suggestion of this same weeping, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 56: Surprise, 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne
Figure 56: Surprise, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 63: Expression of terror, 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne
Figure 63: Expression of terror, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 34: Grimace, 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne
Figure 34: Grimace, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 4: The face in repose of a young man, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 3: The face of an old man... photographed in repose. 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 83: Lady Macbeth, ferocious cruelty, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 82: Lady Macbeth, strong expression of cruelty, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 8: Contraction of the right m. frontalis. 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 24: Extreme pain to the point of exhaustion, the head of Christ and memory of love or ecstatic gaze. 1854-56, printed 1862

Icono-photographique. Mecanisme de la Physionomie Humaine. Fig. 65, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 19: Suffering, 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne
Figure 19: Suffering, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 48: Mild weeping, pity and feeble false laughter, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 25: Not an expression of pain, 1854-56, printed 1862

Faradisation du muscle frontal, 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne
Faradisation du muscle frontal, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 52: Voluntary retraction of the lower lip, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 54: Voluntary lowering of the lower jaw, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 66: Head of Arrotino (the spy, the knife grinder, and so on), 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 22: No painful expression, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 49: Painful weeping and forward looking. 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 18: Aggression, wickedness, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 17: On the right, electrization of m. procerus: severity, aggression. On the left: attention. 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 60: Fright, 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne
Figure 60: Fright, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 70: Head of the Laocoon of Rome, 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne, Adrien Alban Tournachon
Figure 70: Head of the Laocoon of Rome, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 45: Pain and despair. 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne
Figure 45: Pain and despair. 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 6: The grimace produced is similar to a tic of the face, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 75: Nun saying her prayers, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 62: Terror, semiprofile, 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne
Figure 62: Terror, semiprofile, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 78: Scene of coquetry, 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne
Figure 78: Scene of coquetry, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 16: Expression of severity, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 50: Affected weeping and face in repose, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 36: Scornful laughter and scornful disgust, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 20: Profound suffering, with resignation, 1854-56, printed 1862

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"Duchenne Guillaume Benjamin Amand: Capturing the Depths of Human Expression" In a series of captivating photographs, Duchenne Guillaume Benjamin Amand delves into the intricate nuances of human emotion and expression. Figure 26 portrays the intense focus and painful attention that can consume one's gaze. Meanwhile, in Figure 53, we witness a juxtaposition of whimpering and false laughter, revealing the complexity of our emotional range. Figure 39 captures an intriguing moment where lasciviousness is provoked by an object, drawing attention with its irresistible allure. Moving on to Figure 9, we are presented with a study showcasing m. Frontalis in maximum contraction - a visual representation of tension and intensity. The power of meditation and mental concentration takes center stage in Figure 15 as individuals delve deep within themselves to explore their innermost thoughts. In contrast, Figure 27 showcases expressions that are proportionally more pained - reminding us that pain can manifest itself differently for each individual. Figure 81 introduces Lady Macbeth with her moderate expression of cruelty - highlighting how emotions can be channeled through theatrical performances. On the other hand, Figure 42 explores gaiety expressed through ideas such as lustfulness, cynicism, and levity. Duchenne's keen eye also captures youthfulness in Figure 10 by depicting expressive lines on a young girl's face - emphasizing that emotions know no age boundaries. However, not all attempts at capturing astonishment succeed perfectly; as seen in Figure 55 where it is rendered poorly resulting in ridiculousness rather than awe-inspiring wonder. Figure 21 delves into painful recollections or calling something to mind again - evoking memories both bitter and sweet within our hearts. Finally, we encounter Plate 71 which presents us with the same head as before but invites us to ponder what changes lie beneath its surface since Plate70.