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Figure 12: A study of the contraction of and the expression produced by t
Figure 12: A study of the contraction of and the expression produced by the superior part of m. orbicularis oculi, 1854-56, printed 1862
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Figure 12: A captivating glimpse into the world of 19th-century electrophysiology and facial expression experimentation. This remarkable albumen silver print, captured between 1854-56 by Adrien Alban Tournachon, offers a fascinating study of the contraction and expression produced by the superior part of m. orbicularis oculi. The image transports us to Boulogne, France, where Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne de Boulogne conducted groundbreaking research on electrical stimulation and its impact on human emotion. Using faradic current and guinea pigs as his subjects, Duchenne explored the intricate connection between electricity and facial expressions. In this particular photograph, we witness a male subject undergoing an experimental session with electric shock. The black-and-white composition adds an air of mystery to the scene while highlighting every nuanced detail on the man's face. Duchenne's pioneering work not only advanced our understanding of physiology but also laid the foundation for modern-day studies in psychology and neurology. His meticulous documentation through photography revolutionized scientific research methods during that era. This Heritage Art print serves as a testament to Duchenne de Boulogne's invaluable contributions to medical science. It invites us to contemplate how emotions are intricately woven into our physical beings while marveling at the ingenuity behind this extraordinary experiment.
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