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What is in the image: the image is a black and white engraving or etching depicting a bust of a man. the bust is highly detailed, showing texture in the stone and subtle shading on the man's face and clothing. the man’s expression is serious and contemplative, he is looking to his right. the bust is set against a dark background with hatched lines suggesting depth and shadow. below the bust is an ornate, blank frame decorated with stylized floral elements at the top and bottom. the style is reminiscent of late 19th or early 20thcentury art. the overall tone is dark and somewhat somber, but also elegant due to the detail in the artwork. there is a small, barely legible inscription at the bottom of the image.

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WDTagged Tags: monochrome, greyscale, solo, 1boy, male focus, border, closed mouth, signature, traditional media, flower, portrait \(object\), portrait, old