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Pascal Vincent-Bertillon

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The image depicts the upper half of a man facing the camera directly. He is shown bare-chested under a loosely draped shirt, with pronounced facial features including a furrowed brow and deep-set eyes. He has thinning hair at the top, with longer, wavy strands at the sides. The man's open, wrinkled shirt is visible. The background is plain and sepia-toned, giving a vintage effect. A hand on the left side of the image is holding an object that extends towards the man's face, possibly touching his eyebrow.
Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne), Attention (left); Reflection (right), 1854-1856, printed 1862, albumen silver print, Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund, 2015.52.18

Attention (left); Reflection (right)

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne) · 1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.52.18

The image depicts the upper body of a man. The man has a prominent brow, deep-set eyes, a straight nose, and a thin mustache, with lips positioned slightly asymmetrically. His hair is wispy, slightly long, and receding on top. He is wearing a loose, open white shirt that partially reveals his chest. Another man with a bald head and a beard is partially visible on the left side, slightly turned towards the main subject. The background is plain and blurred.
Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne), A relaxed expression (left); Disgust (right), 1854-1856, printed 1862, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.52.26

A relaxed expression (left); Disgust (right)

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne) · 1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.52.26

The image displays a man's upper body, positioned at a slight angle. He has prominent facial features including a mustache and slightly wavy hair. He is wearing a loosely buttoned shirt, revealing part of his chest. The background is a plain, dark canvas. No accessories or other objects are visible in the image.
Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne), Extreme pain, the head of Christ (left); Memory of love or ecstatic gaze (right), 1854-1856, printed 1862, albumen silver print, W. Bruce and Delaney H. Lundberg Fund, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2015.52.8

Extreme pain, the head of Christ (left); Memory of love or ecstatic gaze (right)

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne) · 1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.52.8

The image shows an upper body portrait of a middle-aged man seated, captured from the chest upward. The man has a wrinkled face with pronounced lines and slightly sunken cheeks. His expression is tense, and his mouth is open. He has thin hair on top and longer strands at the sides. He wears a loose, light-colored, long-sleeved garment revealing part of his chest. Two hands, likely belonging to another person not fully visible, are extending from the right-hand side of the frame. These hands are manipulating wires attached to the man's face around his nose and mouth. The background is blurry and nondescript, with a neutral-toned surface focusing on the man and the hands interacting with him.
Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne), Discontent, bad humor, 1854-1856, printed 1862, albumen silver print, Edward E. MacCrone Fund, 2015.52.32

Discontent, bad humor

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne) · 1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.52.32

The image shows a man from the waist up. He has a mustache, medium-length wavy hair, and crossed arms. He is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The man is wearing a loose-fitting, light-colored shirt and there is no visible jewelry. The background is plain with a sepia tone. The photograph is presented within an oval frame with darkened edges.
Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne), Face in repose, 1854-1856, printed 1862, albumen silver print, W. Bruce and Delaney H. Lundberg Fund, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2015.52.2

Face in repose

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne) · 1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.52.2

The image shows a portrait of a person in a profile view facing right. The individual has prominent facial features, short combed-back hair, and wears a light-colored robe. There are no visible accessories. The background is dark, contrasting with the lighter foreground within an oval frame.
Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne), A portrait, seen in profile, of a man 42 years old, stupefied by the abuse of alcohol; his nose is aquiline, 1854-1856, printed 1862, albumen silver print, Edward E. MacCrone Fund, 2015.52.29

A portrait, seen in profile, of a man 42 years old, stupefied by the abuse of alcohol; his nose is aquiline

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne) · 1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.52.29

The image shows a man depicted from the waist up. His facial features include a furrowed brow and a slightly downturned mouth. He has thin, combed-back hair. The man is wearing a loose-fitting, open-collared shirt that reveals part of his chest. One of his hands is visible, resting against his torso. Another hand is holding an instrument or device against the side of his head. The background is dark.
Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne), Spasm of m. corrugator supercilii under very strong light (left); A relaxed face (photographed in full sunshine) (right), 1854-1855, printed 1862, albumen silver print, W. Bruce and Delaney H. Lundberg Fund, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2015.52.6

Spasm of m. corrugator supercilii under very strong light (left); A relaxed face (photographed in full sunshine) (right)

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne) · 1854-1855, printed 1862 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.52.6

The image shows a person's upper body, focusing on their head and shoulders. The individual is seated upright, with their face aimed directly at the camera. They have a noticeable bald head, with wrinkles crossing their forehead. Their facial expression appears neutral, and they have drooping eyelids. Their clothing consists of a light-colored, loose-fitting garment. There is another figure partially visible to the left side of the frame, who seems to be wearing dark clothing. This person is obscured and only partially visible. The background is plain and dark.
Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne), Attention, 1854-1856, printed 1862, albumen silver print, Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund, 2015.52.16

Attention

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne) · 1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.52.16

This photograph shows a realistic mannequin head with a bald top and some hair on the sides, displaying a surprised or pained expression. There are metal rods or wires connected to its face and neck. A person in the background, wearing a dark vest over a light shirt, is adjusting or manipulating the fixture on the mannequin. The lighting and focus create a dramatic atmosphere.
Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne), Expression of terror, 1854-1856, printed 1862, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.52.28

Expression of terror

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne) · 1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.52.28

The image shows the upper part of a man's body, focusing on his head and shoulders. He is seated upright with a neutral expression, staring straight ahead. The man has a mustache, and his hair is slightly wavy, extending to the sides of his head. He is wearing a light, open-collared shirt, revealing part of his chest. In front of him, two hands can be seen holding measuring instruments to his face, positioned at his eyebrows and nose. These hands belong to someone out of the frame, as their forearms are visible. The background is plain and dark.
Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne), Expression of severity, 1854-1856, printed 1862, albumen silver print, W. Bruce and Delaney H. Lundberg Fund, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2015.52.4

Expression of severity

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne) · 1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.52.4