Expressions Collection (page 81)

Duchennes physiognomy studies, 1860s
Duchennes physiognomy studies. Man with a facial expression induced by electrical probes applied by French neurologist Guillaume Duchenne (1806-1875)

BERT2, humanoid robot. BERT is the Bristol Elumotion Robotic Torso 2, an upper torso robot designed at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, UK

Human facial muscles, artwork
Human facial muscles. Artwork of the facial and other muscles of a human head and neck, seen from an oblique frontal angle

Primate Expressions
Illustration of a primate showing the expression of emotion from the book by British naturalist, Charles Darwin, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, published in 1872 Date: 1872

A printers portrait gallery, 1885
Amusing portraits created from type faces, after an American magazine. The man who does not advertise is contrasted with the man who does advertise. 1885

The Peace Illuminations - A Street Scene by G. Thomas, 1856
A crowd gathers in the street to marvel at the peace illuminations in celebration of the end of the Crimean war. Date: 1856

Theatre going: audience in the pit
A theatre audience enjoying a performance from the view of the pit. Date: c.1850

Theatre going: the audience, 1858
An array of upper class characters find their seats before a theatre performance begins. A young man clutching a pair of opera glasses stares dolefully up at a box containing a young lady

Theatre going: audience mirth
An upper class theatre audience enjoying a performance of Gloriana at the Globe Theatre. Date: c.1850

Electricity & Face
French doctor Duchenne (de Boulogne) demonstrates how facial expressions can be altered by applying electrical current to different muscles of the face Date: circa 1860

Jeremiah, interactive virtual head created by Dr Richard Bowden of the University of Surrey, England. Jeremiah is capable of recognising people and objects

Domestic Cat, Angora, adult male, snarling, close-up of head

Domestic Dog, Basset Hound, adult male, sitting, England, july

Friederichstrasse, Berlin, Germany
A wonderful three-section fold-out postcard of the Friederichstrasse in Berlin, Germany. The detail is superb, right up to the expressions on the pedestrians faces, horse cabs

An altercation
A lady flings her arms around her lover, shielding him from the other gentleman who seems to be bringing unwelcome news. It seems that three definitely is a crowd

The Passing Cloud
Four men talking to a woman in the sea at the seaside, flirt while a crab nips their legs and the sun goes behind a cloud

A War Dictionary
A number of new war-influenced expressions in one cartoon including the strafe (punish) and blighty (Britain), during First World War

Driving cattle for rent in Ireland
A mans livestock is being driven away in lieu of outstanding rent. The owner and his family can only stand by and watch. Two young women carrying wood and water stand sadly

Emigration. The land of Promise. Emigrants Catching their Fi
Moving illustration showing in close up the expressions on the faces of young emigrants as their ship enters the St Lawrence River and the passengers catch their fist sight of Canadian land

Three Victorian Cyclists Mending a Puncture, 1901
Illustration of three Victorian cyclists, gathered around a bicycle with a puncture. It would appear that the man has stopped to offer his assistance with the puncture

Little Bridesmaids
Five little bridesmaids wait at the church door with their baskets of primroses and anxious expressions

A Girls Education
A handsome girl is taught to dance, watched by her mother who knows how valuable this accomplishment is in making an advantageous marriage... the facial expressions are superb!

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Characterful Faces
A selection of unsavoury characters showing different emotions including ruthlessness & loathing. A toothless old hag, a drunkard, a baby & an axeman are shown

Clerics at Station
Clerical pilgrims arrive at the railway station - note the facial expressions!

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"Expressions: A Kaleidoscope of Emotions and Moments" Moscow Olympic Games British athlete Sebastian Coe celebrates as he crosses the finish line, embodying pure joy and triumph. The young Little Owl's portrait captures its curious expression, reflecting innocence and wonder in nature's beauty. The English Springer Spaniel's portrait showcases its alertness and enthusiasm, a true embodiment of the breed's energy. Winston Churchill, the iconic British Prime Minister, exudes determination while holding a Thompson submachine gun with his signature cigar in hand. Wrestlers Shirley Crabtree (Big Daddy) and Martin Ruane display fierce expressions during an intense match, showcasing their dedication to their craft. Fifteen-year-old skinhead Chris Harward poses at home with his mother Joan, revealing a mix of rebellion and vulnerability within youth culture. The Tricolour Border Collie puppy's adorable expression radiates playfulness and intelligence that are characteristic of this beloved breed. A close-up shot of a Tarantula spider reveals its menacing face, evoking both fear and fascination for these creatures of the wild. An engraving depicting a bag of gold symbolizes wealth and prosperity throughout history—a timeless expression of material abundance. Two men dramatizing an inequity in society through an engraving capture powerful emotions like anger or frustration towards social injustices. Two wigged men burlesque the Magna Carta in an engraving that portrays satire or mockery towards historical events or institutions. One man dribbles wine from a glass upon another person in an engraving representing indulgence or excessiveness. In this collection capturing diverse moments frozen in time—from sporting victories to intimate portraits—expressions become windows into human emotions, animal instincts, cultural symbols, historical narratives; each frame telling its unique story through eyes wide open to life’s kaleidoscope.