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the image is a black and white, closeup profile portrait of a man. the photograph is taken from the side, showing his facial features clearly.  he appears to be middleaged, with a serious or contemplative expression. his features are sharply defined, and the lighting creates strong contrasts, highlighting the texture of his skin. the background is dark and unfocused, drawing attention solely to the subject.  the overall style suggests a classic or artistic approach to portrait photography, possibly from the mid20th century.

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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: 2024-12-07T02:59:46.283Z

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 profile portrait of a man. the photograph is taken from the side, showing his facial features clearly. he appears to be middleaged, with a serious or contemplative expression. his features are sharply defined, and the lighting creates strong contrasts, highlighting the texture of his skin. the background is dark and unfocused, drawing attention solely to the subject. the overall style suggests a classic or artistic approach to portrait photography, possibly from the mid20th century.

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WDTagged Tags: solo, monochrome, 1boy, male focus, portrait, profile, greyscale, realistic, bald, closed mouth, from side, grey background, expressionless, simple background