Withered Beauty

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A detailed still life photography captures a muted and melancholic scene, rendered in an ornate and elaborate baroque style. In the center, three large, light brown dried roses with delicate petals bloom from thin stems in a clear, ribbed glass vase, partially obscured by smoke. The light brown, dried leaves on the stems accentuate their withered beauty. To the right, a gilded, ornate oval mirror reflects a blurred image of the roses. On the left, another large, dried rose lies on a piece of paper, with two smaller, dark pink roses nestled nearby. Further right, a dark golden decorative jar with its lid and intricate patterns rests beside a small, dark golden cup. Another small bunch of dark golden dried roses is placed to the right, adjacent to a decorative lamp that resembles a gas lamp, with the rightmost flower of the bunch laying separately from the others. The entire arrangement is set on a dark golden tablecloth, delicately draped over a table, with ethereal white smoke weaving through the background, enhancing the somber and antique ambiance of the image. The backdrop is a smooth, dark brown wall.