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What is in the image: the image is a detailed pen and ink drawing of the head and shoulders of a young person, possibly an elf, given their pointed ears. the style is highly expressive, focusing on the character's intense gaze and subtle expressions around the mouth and eyes. the artist employed a variety of ink techniques including hatching and crosshatching to achieve a range of tonal values and textures, giving depth and form to the hair, skin, and clothing implied by the shading. the drawing is monochrome and shows great detail in the eyes and face, including prominent freckles. the background is a textured area, possibly showing clothing or a background element, rendered with crosshatching. the overall mood of the piece is somewhat melancholic or serious.

WDTagged Character:

WDTagged Tags: monochrome, solo, greyscale, freckles, pointy ears, traditional media, closed mouth, portrait, 1girl, graphite \(medium\), looking at viewer, hatching \(texture\), 1boy, sketch, male focus, simple background, hair between eyes, slit pupils