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the image is a black and white closeup portrait of a man. his face is partially obscured by his hand, which is covering most of his eyes and part of his face. the lighting is dramatic, with deep shadows and highlights, creating a moody and somewhat mysterious atmosphere. the man's expression is difficult to discern, but it appears pensive or contemplative. the overall style suggests it is vintage photography from the 1930s, with artistic use of light and shadow to convey emotion. the grain and texture of the photograph add to the vintage feel. he is wearing a lightcolored jacket or shirt.

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Source: Germaine Krull. Jean Cocteau. 1929 | MoMA

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Created by: Val (@fishlove)

Parent collection: Germaine Krull (1897 - 1985)

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Created at: 2024-12-07T03:42:17.210Z

Updated at: 2025-03-15T00:18:18.124Z


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What is in the image: the image is a black and white closeup portrait of a man. his face is partially obscured by his hand, which is covering most of his eyes and part of his face. the lighting is dramatic, with deep shadows and highlights, creating a moody and somewhat mysterious atmosphere. the man's expression is difficult to discern, but it appears pensive or contemplative. the overall style suggests it is vintage photography from the 1930s, with artistic use of light and shadow to convey emotion. the grain and texture of the photograph add to the vintage feel. he is wearing a lightcolored jacket or shirt.

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WDTagged Tags: 1boy, male focus, solo, monochrome, realistic, greyscale, necktie, hand on own face, upper body, blurry, shirt, short hair, facial hair