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Joseph Ducreux (1735-1802) was a successful French painter known for his unorthodox self-portraits. In 1769, he created a portrait of Marie Antoinette, which he sent to Louis XVI of France, allowing him to see his bride before their meeting. During the French Revolution in 1789, Ducreux relocated to London, where he produced the final portrait of Louis XVI before the king's execution by guillotine in 1793 at the Place de la Révolution when he was 38 years old. Following the King's demise, Ducreux returned to Paris and continued his artistic career. His house became a popular gathering place for many artists and musicians who frequently commissioned him to paint their portraits. Due to his lack of signature on his works, some of his paintings have been wrongly attributed to other artists.

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Madhur Sharma @MadhurGovindam

@historyinmemes This work got a lot of mileage 👀 pic.twitter.com/VTmZskDKbC

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Ordull @ordulls

@historyinmemes pic.twitter.com/jRz4PqOt0d

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Rajit @rajitsingh

@historyinmemes If you think his work seems familiar, this is why pic.twitter.com/RvKV10Mbnc

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Digital Advice @DigAdvice

@historyinmemes Portrait of Madame Ducreux, the artist’s mother, 1770s. pic.twitter.com/PjOOzHCQwN

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Today in History @HistoryNutOTD

@historyinmemes This is what he painted for Louis XVI so he could see Marie Antoinette before their wedding. pic.twitter.com/RreNldURBx

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The Coffee Hacks @HacksCoffee

@historyinmemes Meme Pioneer: His self-portrait, in which he is pointing and smirking, has become an online meme. Modern internet users have coupled the image with archaic, formal language renditions of famous song lyrics. pic.twitter.com/oDqjsjvz2T

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Detective Tiger's stories @TBBOB2

He moved to Vienna to work at the court of Marie Antoinette’s mother, Maria Theresa of Austria, before becoming a court painter in France. Despite his royal associations, Ducreux survived the French Revolution, a dangerous period for anyone connected to the aristocracy. He received special permission to leave France during the Revolution, though he eventually returned. His daughter, Rose-Adélaïde Ducreux, also became a painter and exhibited her works at the Salon, the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

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붱 Bwong 🦉☕️👍 @bwong_e

@historyinmemes It's really interesting that there was someone who painted such witty portraits in the 18th century. In fact, wit has probably always existed throughout history. It's just that sincere greed and jealousy trampled it. pic.twitter.com/35yL7UyICA

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Sachin Yadav @imsachinyadav1

@historyinmemes His paintings have a certain charm and have even become popular in internet memes. It's fascinating to see how his art continues to capture people's attention even today! pic.twitter.com/OE8XR4z2oN

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Meisoo History @MeisooHistory

Joseph Ducreux’s unconventional self-portraits, often showing him in various expressive poses and facial expressions, were ahead of their time. These portraits, which playfully broke from the formal conventions of the 18th century, have become internet memes in the 21st century, bridging a gap of over 200 years and introducing Ducreux to a new generation.

VisionaryVoid @VisionaryVoid

An interesting fact about Joseph Ducreux is that he was fascinated by physiognomy, the study of facial expressions and their relation to personality and emotions. He experimented with different poses and gestures in his self-portraits, trying to capture a range of emotions and moods that were uncommon in formal portraiture. He also used props, costumes, and accessories to enhance his expressions and create humorous or dramatic effects. Some of his self-portraits show him yawning, sneezing, laughing, pointing, or wearing a hat or a mask. He also painted himself as a harlequin, a beggar, a monk, or a moqueur (a mocker). His self-portraits are considered to be some of the earliest examples of tronies, a genre of painting that focuses on the facial features and expressions of the subject rather than their identity or social status. One of his most famous self-portraits is Portrait de l’artiste sous les traits d’un moqueur (Portrait of the Artist in the Guise of a Mocker), which shows him with a sly smile and a raised eyebrow, as if he is mocking the viewer or himself. He also holds his hand near his mouth, suggesting that he is whispering a secret or a joke. The painting is considered to be an example of his playful and innovative approach to portraiture, as well as his interest in physiognomy and psychology. The painting has also become popular in the internet culture, as it has been used as a template for creating memes that use archaic language to reinterpret modern phrases or situations. For example, one meme shows the painting with the caption “Disregard females, acquire currency”, which is a translation of the rap lyrics “Fuck bitches, get money”.

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Universe 🌌🌍 @Amr10062

@historyinmemes His ability to capture the essence of his time through his brushwork is truly remarkable

VisionaryVoid @VisionaryVoid

@historyinmemes Delve into Joseph Ducreux's mysterious artistry! Did you know, his lack of signature led to some of his works being mistakenly attributed to other artists, adding an intriguing layer to his legacy? 🎨🔍 pic.twitter.com/jiA2eEVZwI

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