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the image is a striking black and white closeup portrait of a woman. her face and hands are prominently featured, while her body is partially obscured. the most notable characteristic is a textured, meshlike overlay or effect applied to the photograph giving a screenprinted or halftonelike appearance. her expression is serious and slightly enigmatic. the hands are posed expressively, framing the face. the overall style evokes a sense of mystery and artistry, reminiscent of early to mid20thcentury experimental photography. the dark tones and the textured effect add to the image's dramatic and somewhat surreal quality.

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Source: Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitzky) | MoMA

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Created by: Val (@fishlove)

Parent collection: Man Ray (1890 - 1976)

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Created at: 2024-12-07T02:59:32.834Z

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


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What is in the image: the image is a striking black and white closeup portrait of a woman. her face and hands are prominently featured, while her body is partially obscured. the most notable characteristic is a textured, meshlike overlay or effect applied to the photograph giving a screenprinted or halftonelike appearance. her expression is serious and slightly enigmatic. the hands are posed expressively, framing the face. the overall style evokes a sense of mystery and artistry, reminiscent of early to mid20thcentury experimental photography. the dark tones and the textured effect add to the image's dramatic and somewhat surreal quality.

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WDTagged Tags: solo, monochrome, male focus, 1boy, realistic, greyscale, traditional media