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the image is a black and white closeup portrait of a woman. she is wearing a darkcolored beret and a lightcolored, possibly knitted, sweater or top.  her hand is gently resting on her chin, and she has a thoughtful or contemplative expression on her face. the lighting is soft and diffused, characteristic of studio portraiture from the early to mid20th century. the overall style suggests a vintage or classic photograph, possibly from the 1930s or 1940s. the woman's gaze is directed slightly upward, adding to the contemplative mood of the picture. the focus is sharp on her face and hand, with a slightly softer focus on her shoulders and the background, which is subtly out of focus.  the image's aesthetic evokes a sense of elegance and sophistication.

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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: 2024-12-07T03:00:29.420Z

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 portrait of a woman. she is wearing a darkcolored beret and a lightcolored, possibly knitted, sweater or top. her hand is gently resting on her chin, and she has a thoughtful or contemplative expression on her face. the lighting is soft and diffused, characteristic of studio portraiture from the early to mid20th century. the overall style suggests a vintage or classic photograph, possibly from the 1930s or 1940s. the woman's gaze is directed slightly upward, adding to the contemplative mood of the picture. the focus is sharp on her face and hand, with a slightly softer focus on her shoulders and the background, which is subtly out of focus. the image's aesthetic evokes a sense of elegance and sophistication.

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WDTagged Tags: realistic, monochrome, solo, photorealistic, 1boy, male focus, greyscale, head rest, asian, hand on own face, looking at viewer, blurry, portrait, lips, closed mouth, jewelry, short hair, hand on own chin, upper body