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Joseph, Baron Ducreux (26 June 1735 24 July 1802) was a French noble, portrait painter, pastelist, miniaturist, and engraver, who was a successful portraitist at the court of Louis XVI of France, and resumed his career after the French Revolution. He was made a baron and premier peintre de la rein

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two paintings of an old man making the middle finger sign with his mouth and hands

Nationalmuseum has acquired two physiognomic self-portraits painted by the French artist, Joseph Ducreux, one of the foremost artists at the court of Louis XVI. Ducreux’s portraiture exhibits strong influences of naturalism and is characterized by the artist’s ability to capture a specific facial expression or emotional state.

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Joseph Ducreux (1735-1792) was a renowned French painter celebrated for his unconventional self-portraits. In 1769, he created a portrait of Marie Antoinette, which was sent to Louis XVI of France to give him a glimpse of his future bride before their meeting. During the onset…

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three paintings of men with hats and one has a caption that reads, john ducreux 156 - 1802, which is an painter famous for his voodoo self portraits

Factsdailyy on Instagram: "Joseph Ducreux (1735–1802) was a French painter known for his unique and unconventional self-portraits, which broke away from the traditional, formal style of portraiture of his time. He often depicted himself in humorous or exaggerated poses and expressions, showcasing a sense of playfulness and individuality that set his work apart. Ducreux’s self-portraits have gained renewed attention in recent years, partly due to their popularity in meme culture. Although he…

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an old man wearing a black hat and holding his finger up to his mouth with the caption, when your spouse catches you eating your kid's candy

Sometimes you just need a little somethin' sweet! 🍭 Joseph Ducreux’s self-portraits, painted in 1790, were extremely unorthodox at the time. His exaggerated expressions were in stark contrast to the classical styles of portraiture of the time. These self-portraits have also been famously used for memes centuries later. #parenthoodmeme #meme #childrensmagazine

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a painting of a man with his hands in the air

This late 18th century French Fine Arts History artwork features Joseph Ducreux yawning, and is indicative of the artist’s endeavor to explore facial expressions that fell beyond the range of facial positions usually used for portraits. As a successful portrait painter and miniaturist, Joseph Ducreux was made baron by King Louis XVI of France and after a short break during the French Revolution, he once again resumed his career as a painter.

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