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A god amongst men in art history (lemmy.world)
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[–] PugJesus 19 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (4 children)

Explanation: Joseph Ducreux was a painter in the 18th century, during which the style was for very 'dignified' depictions of oneself and others in art, especially portraits. Monsieur Ducreux, however, opted for a much more dynamic, and charming style of self-portrait...

[–] rtxn 13 points 1 week ago (2 children)

It's an expression of pain.

Same magnitude, but opposite polarity.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That's some hide the pain Harold meme expression there. Maybe his great grandfather?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

It's from Disco Elysium

[–] deathmetal27 2 points 1 week ago

Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau

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