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the image is a closeup, black and white portrait of a young man. he appears to be from the 1920s or 1930s, judging by his clothing and hairstyle. he is wearing a lightcolored suit with a subtle texture. his expression is serious and thoughtful, almost pensive. his hand is raised to his mouth, partially covering his lips. the lighting is dramatic, creating a strong contrast between light and shadow, typical of studio portraits from this era. the background is dark and indistinct, drawing all attention to the subject. the overall mood is one of quiet intensity and contemplation.

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Source: Jean Cocteau, Paris 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: 2024-12-07T03:49:07.656Z

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


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What is in the image: the image is a closeup, black and white portrait of a young man. he appears to be from the 1920s or 1930s, judging by his clothing and hairstyle. he is wearing a lightcolored suit with a subtle texture. his expression is serious and thoughtful, almost pensive. his hand is raised to his mouth, partially covering his lips. the lighting is dramatic, creating a strong contrast between light and shadow, typical of studio portraits from this era. the background is dark and indistinct, drawing all attention to the subject. the overall mood is one of quiet intensity and contemplation.

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WDTagged Tags: monochrome, solo, greyscale, 1girl, realistic, upper body, bracelet, jewelry, looking at viewer, hair bun, shadow, nude, hand up, traditional media