Contemplative Portrait of a Young Girl

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A young girl, approximately 7-9 years old, with medium-dark skin tone and dark brown, straight hair styled in a high, slightly messy bun secured with a bright red ribbon bow featuring small white floral patterns. Her expression is serious, slightly pouty, with large, dark brown eyes looking directly at the camera, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation or mild defiance. She wears a vibrant, short-sleeved t-shirt with bold vertical stripes in alternating colors: magenta, black, bright yellow, turquoise, and royal blue, with a black ribbed crew neckline. The lighting is soft and even, likely studio or natural window light, highlighting her facial features without harsh shadows. The background is a plain, off-white or light beige wall, slightly out of focus, with a vertical edge on the right side suggesting a corner or doorway. The composition is a close-up portrait, framed from the chest up, centered on her face, capturing a candid, emotionally nuanced moment.