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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 (3 children)

It's an expression of pain.

Same magnitude, but opposite polarity.

[–] deathmetal27 2 points 6 days ago

Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau

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