Black girl with pearl. Photo credits Jenny Boot

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The_Human1st on December 9th, 2024 at 00:19 UTC »

“O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear; Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear! As yonder lady o’er her fellows shows.”

Romeo Montague

voxelghost on December 9th, 2024 at 00:39 UTC »

The background of the original looks black today due to ageing, but was originally something like emerald green if I remember correctly. Feel like that would have worked well here also.

Yukimor on December 9th, 2024 at 03:05 UTC »

So far, nobody has commented on this, but the lipstick is on point and the color really accentuates the photo by adding a little daub of color to an otherwise very dark and almost monochromatic piece.

It would be interesting to see this recreated with more colorful clothing choices, too.