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Figure 22: No painful expression, 1854-56, printed 1862
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Figure 22: No painful expression, 1854-56, printed 1862
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Figure 22 - No painful expression, 1854-56, printed 1862
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. This print captures a moment of scientific experimentation in the 19th century. Taken by Adrien Alban Tournachon, also known as Duchenne de Boulogne, this albumen silver print showcases his pioneering work in electrophysiology. In the image, we see a male subject with an intriguingly neutral facial expression. The man's face is illuminated against a dark background, drawing our attention to the intricate details of his features. This photograph was part of Tournachon's groundbreaking research on facial expressions and emotions. Tournachon used electrical stimulation to induce various facial expressions in his subjects. By applying faradic current through electrodes placed on different parts of their faces, he aimed to understand how muscles contribute to emotional expressions. This particular image demonstrates one such experiment where no painful expression is elicited from the subject. Through his meticulous documentation and experimentation, Tournachon made significant contributions to both medicine and photography. His work paved the way for further understanding of human emotion and laid the foundation for modern-day studies on facial expressions. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of heritage art, we are reminded not only of Tournachon's innovative spirit but also of the boundless possibilities that lie at the intersection between science and art.
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