The series 'Homem Duplicado' explores the dualism of human nature from a distinct perspective by presenting double portraits with subtle variations in angle, timing, and lighting. The title is derived from the 2002 novel 'O Homem Duplicado' (English: 'The Double'), by Portuguese author José Saramago, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1998.

Roughly around 1850 early experiments in both psychology and photography started in Europe - reason for Bebárdo to utilize an early tintype style with its expressive patina of scratches and corroded edges, adding psychological depth to the images. 

The duplication of portraits not only suggests a more comprehensive representation, but also invites reflection on the concepts of self, identity, transhumanism (symbolizing the desire to transcend mortality through replication and digital preservation), the doppelgänger phenomenon (where encountering one's exact duplicate is often described as a harbinger of psychological turmoil) and multiple personality disorders, like described in R L Stevenson's 'Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde'.

Throughout the series, Bebárdo delves into the multifaceted nature of human psychology, philosophy and identity perception, offering a thought-provoking reflection on the human condition.