Guillaume Benjamin Ama 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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"Exploring the Depths of Human Expression: Guillaume Benjamin Ama" In the captivating world of 19th-century photography, Guillaume Benjamin Ama's work stands as a testament to his profound understanding of human emotions. Through his lens, he captured the intricate nuances and complexities that lie within our expressions. Figure 26 portrays painful attention and an intense gaze that seems to pierce through one's soul. The subject's eyes reveal a depth of emotion that is both mesmerizing and haunting. Moving on to Figure 53, we witness a unique blend of whimpering and false laughter frozen in time. Ama masterfully captures this paradoxical expression, leaving us intrigued by its enigmatic nature. Figure 39 draws our attention towards an object provoking lasciviousness. The subject's alluring yet scandalous gaze hints at hidden desires, inviting us into a world where passion intertwines with curiosity. A study of m. Frontalis in maximum contraction can be seen in Figure Here, Ama delves into the physical manifestations of concentration and meditation, showcasing how these states shape our facial features. Figure 15 takes us deeper into the realm of introspection as we witness someone lost in thought – their mind fully immersed in deep contemplation. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos, moments for inner reflection exist. The pained expression depicted in Figure 27 evokes empathy within us; it reminds us that suffering is universal and transcends time itself. Through this image, Ama captures raw vulnerability etched onto the face before him. Lady Macbeth makes her appearance in Figure 81 with a moderate display of cruelty etched upon her countenance. This portrayal encapsulates Shakespearean tragedy while highlighting humanity's capacity for darkness. Figure 42 explores gaiety expressed through lustfulness, cynicism, and levity – an intriguing combination indeed. It challenges societal norms by presenting unconventional facets of joy and happiness.