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the photograph is a black and white studio shot of a nude, androgynous figure. the model is standing with their body slightly turned, holding a cigarette.  their expression is neutral, and their gaze is directed slightly offcamera. the background is stark white, with a prominent shadow cast onto the background that seems to echo the model's posture. the overall style suggests high fashion photography from the mid20th century, aligning with the style of helmut newton. the model's features and pose contribute to an ambiguous sense of gender. the image is simple yet striking due to the contrast between the model's form and the plain backdrop.

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Source: Helmut Newton | Artnet | Page 3

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Created by: Val (@fishlove)

Parent collection: Helmut Newton (1920 - 2004)

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Created at: 2024-12-07T02:27:16.082Z

Updated at: 2025-03-15T00:17:20.616Z


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What is in the image: the photograph is a black and white studio shot of a nude, androgynous figure. the model is standing with their body slightly turned, holding a cigarette. their expression is neutral, and their gaze is directed slightly offcamera. the background is stark white, with a prominent shadow cast onto the background that seems to echo the model's posture. the overall style suggests high fashion photography from the mid20th century, aligning with the style of helmut newton. the model's features and pose contribute to an ambiguous sense of gender. the image is simple yet striking due to the contrast between the model's form and the plain backdrop.

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WDTagged Tags: monochrome, male focus, 1boy, greyscale, nude, realistic, solo, nipples, standing, shadow, full body, navel, holding, silhouette