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Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne (1806-1875) was a French neurologist who made pioneering contributions to the study of facial expressions. He used electrical stimulation to map the muscles responsible for different expressions, capturing his findings in the book "Mécanisme de la physionomie humaine." Duchenne's photographic studies of patients, often displaying exaggerated facial contortions, became iconic for their scientific and artistic impact. His work continues to influence the fields of psychology, art, and even animation.
Born
1806-09-17
Birth place
Boulogne-sur-Mer
Died
1875-09-15
Death place
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Figure 56: Surprise
Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne
1855
Figure 21: Painful recollection and recollection or cal...
Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne
1855
Figure 47: A suggestion of this same weeping
Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne
1855
Figure 9: A study of m. frontalis in maximum contraction
Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne
1855
Figure 15: Mediation, mental concentration
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1855
Figure 60: Fright
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1855
Figure 82: Lady Macbeth, strong expression of cruelty
Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne
1855
Figure 6: The grimice produced is similar to a tic of t...
Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne
1855
Figure 63: Expression of terror
Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne
1855
Figure 34: Grimace
Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne
1855
Figure 27: Expression proportionally more pained
Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne
1855
Figure 50: Affected weeping and face in repose
Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne
1855
Figure 42: Gaiety expressed by the ideas of lustfulness...
Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne
1855
Figure 81: Lady Macbeth, moderate expression of cruelty
Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne
1855
Figure 18: Aggression, wickedness
Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne
1855