Duchenne Collection

Electrical stimulation of facial muscles
Facial muscles being stimulated by a " reophore" (connecting wire of electric battery traversed by current) to demonstrate the mechanics of facial expression. Top left - normal

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

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"Duchenne: Unveiling the Complexities of Facial Expressions through Electrical Stimulation" Intriguingly captured in Figure 26, Duchenne's pioneering work on electrical stimulation of facial muscles reveals the intricate nuances of human emotions. Through his experiments, he unraveled the secrets behind expressions such as painful attention and attentive gaze, shedding light on our innermost feelings. One cannot help but be captivated by Figure 53, where whimpering and false laughter are frozen in time. Printed in 1862 but originating from 1854-56, this image showcases Duchenne's ability to capture raw emotions that transcend time. Figure 39 presents a thought-provoking study on how certain objects can elicit lascivious attention. It highlights the power of external stimuli to evoke deep-seated desires within us. Duchenne's exploration continues with Figure 9, which delves into the maximum contraction of m. Frontalis muscle. This study provides valuable insights into facial expressions associated with meditation and mental concentration (as seen in Figure 15), further unraveling the complexities of human cognition. Figure 27 unveils an expression proportionally more pained than others observed during Duchenne's research period. This finding challenges conventional notions about pain perception and prompts further investigation into its underlying mechanisms. Lady Macbeth takes center stage in Figure 81 as Duchenne captures her moderate expression of cruelty. His ability to depict complex emotions through facial features is truly remarkable. Figure 42 explores gaiety expressed through ideas of lustfulness, cynicism, and levity—an intriguing combination that invites contemplation about societal norms surrounding joyousness. The expressive lines etched onto a young girl's face (as depicted in Figure10) demonstrate how even at a tender age, we possess innate abilities to convey profound emotions nonverbally—a testament to our shared humanity across generations. However, not all attempts at capturing astonishment are successful, as Figure 55 humorously illustrates.