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the image is a detail from john william waterhouse's painting, likely depicting the myth of narcissus. a young, partially nude man, adorned with a leaf garland, leans over a body of water, intently gazing at his reflection. his reflection is clearly visible in the still water, mirroring his pose. the scene is set amongst rocks and lush vegetation, including yellow irises and water lilies. the artist uses soft, painterly brushstrokes, characteristic of the preraphaelite style, to create a dreamlike and atmospheric rendering of the myth. the focus is on the interaction between the man and his reflection, highlighting the themes of selfobsession and beauty. the muted color palette enhances the mood of contemplation and mystery.

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Created by: Röny (@ronynen)

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Created at: 2024-12-17T12:58:01.779Z

Updated at: 2025-01-09T16:08:35.259Z


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What is in the image: the image is a detail from john william waterhouse's painting, likely depicting the myth of narcissus. a young, partially nude man, adorned with a leaf garland, leans over a body of water, intently gazing at his reflection. his reflection is clearly visible in the still water, mirroring his pose. the scene is set amongst rocks and lush vegetation, including yellow irises and water lilies. the artist uses soft, painterly brushstrokes, characteristic of the preraphaelite style, to create a dreamlike and atmospheric rendering of the myth. the focus is on the interaction between the man and his reflection, highlighting the themes of selfobsession and beauty. the muted color palette enhances the mood of contemplation and mystery.

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WDTagged Tags: male focus, 1boy, lying, black hair, on stomach, solo, water, faux traditional media, reflection, short hair, nude, laurel crown, fine art parody, traditional media, lily pad, closed eyes, painting \(medium\)