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If this is a portrait of a Monsieur Le Texier, he is most likely Antony Le Texier, whose profession as a dramatic reader and performer may partly explain the man’s striking expression, which resembles a tête d'expression – a painted or sculpted head specifically created to display an emotion. Ducreux was known for his animated self portraits, which also show his fascination with physiognomy – the pseudo-science that claimed the study of a person’s outward appearance, particularly the head and face, reveals their personality or character.
Title
Portrait of a Man
Date
possibly 1791
Medium
Oil on canvas
Measurements
H 55.2 x W 45.7 cm
Accession number
NG2162
Acquisition method
Bought, 1907
Work type
Painting