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the photograph is a black and white, closeup shot of a young, nude woman seated on a bed. the woman's body is curled inward, with her arms wrapped around her legs. her head is bowed, and her face is partially obscured by shadow. the lighting is dramatic, using chiaroscuro to highlight certain parts of her body while leaving others in shadow. the overall mood is sensual, intimate and slightly melancholic. the style suggests it may be from the mid20th century, possibly the 1930s or 1940s, reflecting a classic style of fine art photography. the background is dark and out of focus, drawing attention solely to the subject. the woman's pose and expression convey a sense of contemplation or introspection.

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Source: Danseuse nue du casino Monte Carlo by Germaine Krull on artnet

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Created by: Val (@fishlove)

Parent collection: Germaine Krull (1897 - 1985)

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Created at: 2024-12-07T03:44:19.808Z

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


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What is in the image: the photograph is a black and white, closeup shot of a young, nude woman seated on a bed. the woman's body is curled inward, with her arms wrapped around her legs. her head is bowed, and her face is partially obscured by shadow. the lighting is dramatic, using chiaroscuro to highlight certain parts of her body while leaving others in shadow. the overall mood is sensual, intimate and slightly melancholic. the style suggests it may be from the mid20th century, possibly the 1930s or 1940s, reflecting a classic style of fine art photography. the background is dark and out of focus, drawing attention solely to the subject. the woman's pose and expression convey a sense of contemplation or introspection.

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WDTagged Tags: solo, 1girl, nude, barefoot, sitting, monochrome, short hair, hairband, bed, feet, hugging own legs