emphasizing realistic skin tones and subtle shadows that define facial contours prompts

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"Ultra-realistic, Highly Detailed Digital Painting / Photorealistic Illustration of Pierre Louis Dulong" Image Type: Ultra-realistic digital painting / Photorealistic illustration. (This clarifies the artistic medium, rather than a literal photograph). Overall Artistic Style: Highly detailed, reminiscent of a classical historical portrait, specifically a hand-colored engraving or lithograph. The rendering should achieve photorealistic quality for the subject's features while retaining the characteristic texture and coloring of such historical artworks, with a rich, almost cinematic illustrative quality. Likeness: Very strong and precise likeness to the provided historical portrait of Pierre Louis Dulong . Lighting: Soft, even, and natural-looking light, similar to an old studio portrait setup. The main light source should be subtly from the front-left or front-right, gently highlighting facial contours. Gentle fill light should soften any shadows. Avoid harsh shadows or overexposure. Depth of Field: Shallow depth of field to ensure the subject's face is in crisp, primary focus, with a softly blurred background that does not distract. Color Palette: Natural, rich, and historically appropriate colors. Emphasize warm yet slightly muted skin tones, vibrant deep blue eyes, and deep, textured clothing colors consistent with the original historical rendering. Subject Details: Age: Depicted as a man in his late 40s to early 50s. Expression: Calm, discerning, and contemplative. A dignified and intelligent gaze directed straight towards the viewer. Face Shape: Rounded but well-defined, with a strong, clean jawline. Hair: Color: Light ash blonde or rich golden-blonde, with subtle natural highlights and tonal variations. Style: Very thick, distinctly wavy to curly, appearing full around the head and ears. It should not be strictly swept back but rather voluminous and natural, as seen in the reference image. Sideburns: Very dense and full, extending low to cover a significant portion of the cheek, with defined but not razor-sharp edges, conveying a natural, bushy volume as in the original. Eyes: Color: Strikingly bright, deep blue, with clear whites and a focused pupil. Shape: Wide and slightly rounded, with an intelligent and direct gaze. Eyebrows: Moderately thick, naturally arched, and neatly groomed, precisely matching the hair color, enhancing the eye's expression. Nose: Straight, with a slightly broad bridge and a softly rounded tip. It should appear strong and proportional to his face. Mouth and Lips: Medium-full lips, naturally shaped, with a neutral to slightly contemplative expression, showing subtle definition. Chin: Clearly defined and proportional, projecting slightly, contributing to a strong and somewhat squarish lower face. Facial Pose: Direct frontal view, with a very subtle (1-2 degree) tilt clockwise, precisely mimicking the angle in the reference image. Clothing Details: Coat: A single-breasted (or not visibly double-breasted) wool frock coat in a deep, muted burgundy (dark reddish-purple) or deep maroon color. The fabric should exhibit a fine, tight, textured weave, characteristic of historical prints (e.g., a subtle stippled or cross-hatched appearance), not a smooth modern fabric. The lapels should be broad and well-defined. Cravat/Collar: A pristine white, high, stiff linen cravat or stock, wrapped neatly and tightly around the neck. Inner Garments/Tie: A small visible portion of a dark inner vest or waistcoat. A striped tie, with vertical stripes in dark, muted colors (e.g., dark red and brown), should be visible at the neck opening. Background & Atmosphere: Background: A soft, plain very light blue-grey background. Crucially, the background should feature a distinct stippled or cross-hatched texture, characteristic of historical engravings or lithographs, rather than a smooth, seamless sky. There should be minimal or no noticeable gradual shading effects. Overall Mood/Atmosphere: Calm, confident, and contemplative, conveying a sense of intellectual dignity and solemnity. Rendering Quality (Crucial for replication): Resolution: 8K resolution. Detail: Extreme textural detail for all elements: individual strands of hair, realistic skin texture (portraying it as a finely rendered surface, not smooth plastic), and the intricate weave/texture of his clothing. Color Gradations: Natural and subtle color gradations within the chosen artistic style. Lighting Definition: Clear and well-defined lighting that shapes the forms without harshness. Focus: A shallow depth of field to keep the primary focus on the subject.

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[Image Type: Ultra-realistic, high-resolution color photograph / Modern digital portrait] of Antoine Lavoisier, captured with sharp focus and intricate detail, as if taken by a professional photographer using a contemporary digital camera. Overall Photographic Style: - Lighting: Natural, soft, and sophisticated studio lighting or natural daylight, emphasizing realistic skin tones and subtle shadows that define facial contours. - Depth of Field: Shallow depth of field to keep Antoine Lavoisier in crisp, sharp focus while gently blurring the background. - Color Palette: Natural and balanced, reflecting realistic skin undertones, hair colors, and fabric textures. - Sharpness & Detail: Extreme sharpness on facial features, revealing individual pores, very subtle lines, and distinct hair strands. Subject Details (Antoine Lavoisier): - Age: Depicted in his prime to mature years (late 30s to early 50s), appearing refined and intelligent. - Expression: Calm, composed, and highly intelligent. His gaze is direct and thoughtful, suggesting deep intellect. - Face Shape: More rounded, maintaining his noble and balanced appearance. - Skin Tone: Fair to light complexion with realistic, healthy skin undertones. - Hair: - Color: A distinguished shade of powdered grey or white, with hints of light brown beneath. - Style: Styled in a voluminous, tightly curled wig or coiffure, pulled back from the forehead and sides. - Eyes: - Color: Clear light blue or bright blue. - Shape: More rounded at the center, giving a subtly softer gaze. - Eyebrows: Thin to medium density, neatly arched, and light-colored. - Nose: Prominent, straight, and well-proportioned. - Mouth and Lips: Medium fullness, slightly pursed, with a muted natural pink tone. - Chin: Well-formed, slightly rounded. - Distinguishing Features: The powdered wig and refined expression conveying scientific rigor. Body and Clothing Details: - Posture: Dignified and upright. - Clothing: Formal 18th-century attire with modern realism. - Tailored Coat: Dark-colored, rich fabric (e.g., deep charcoal grey, dark brown, or muted deep red/maroon). - Shirt/Cravat: White linen dress shirt with ruffles at the front (jabot) and a neatly tied white cravat. Background: - Style: Simple, elegant, softly out-of-focus background (e.g., blurred study, dark textured wall, muted professional backdrop). - Color Tone: Dark grey, deep brown, rich dark green, or subtle gradient. Overall Mood/Atmosphere: Intellectual, pioneering, distinguished, and profound, conveying his status as a foundational figure in chemistry.

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[Image Type: Ultra-realistic color photograph / Highly detailed realistic oil painting / High-resolution digital portrait] of Ernest Rutherford. Facial Details: Face Shape: Oval to somewhat rectangular, with strong, defined features. Skin Tone: Fair to medium, with a healthy, natural complexion, showing subtle variations in tone. Minor lines of age (e.g., subtle crow's feet or forehead lines) should be visible, especially around the eyes and forehead, for realism. Hair: Color: A blend of medium to dark brown and significant silver/white or light gray, particularly at the temples and top of the head. The underlying natural color should be a warm brown, with the gray/white highlights prominent, creating a salt-and-pepper effect. Length and Style: Short, neatly combed to the side, with a clear side part (typically on the left). It has a somewhat wavy or slightly unruly texture, especially at the front and sides, but maintains an overall well-groomed appearance. Eyes: Color: Clear light blue or a striking sky blue. Shape: Relatively wide-set, round to slightly almond-shaped, with a direct, intelligent, and focused gaze. The whites of the eyes should be clear. Eyelashes and Eyebrows: Eyebrows are light to medium brown, blending with gray/white hairs, well-defined, and fairly thick. Eyelashes are not heavily emphasized but present naturally. Nose: Straight, prominent, and well-defined, with a strong bridge and a slightly rounded tip. Mouth and Lips: Medium-full lips, typically closed in a neutral or slightly serious expression. The natural color of the lips should be a muted pink/rose. The corners of the mouth may show a hint of a slight upward curve, suggesting a thoughtful or gentle demeanor. Chin: Broad and strong, with a square or rounded appearance. Distinguishing Features: A prominent, thick, well-groomed mustache, matching the hair color (a blend of dark brown and gray/white), covering the upper lip. His ears are relatively close-set to his head. Body and Clothing Details: Body Build: Appears to be of solid, broad-shouldered build. The portrait typically shows the upper torso. Clothing: Dressed in formal attire typical of the late 19th/early 20th century. This includes a tailored suit jacket, specifically a medium grey, brown tweed, or dark charcoal wool. A crisp white or off-white dress shirt with a stiff, high collar is visible. A dark-colored tie, possibly a deep navy blue, maroon, or a tie with a subtle geometric pattern, should be neatly knotted (e.g., four-in-hand or a similar classic knot). A matching vest might also be subtly visible under the jacket. Background and Lighting: Background: Simple, plain, and often dark or muted, such as a solid dark brown, deep charcoal grey, or a rich olive green studio backdrop. The background should be non-distracting and softly out of focus, allowing the focus to remain entirely on the subject. Lighting: Soft, even, and well-distributed natural or studio lighting that highlights facial contours without harsh shadows. The light should illuminate his features clearly, with subtle highlights on the hair and the bridge of the nose. Overall Mood/Feeling: Dignified, intelligent, serious, and contemplative. He projects an aura of intellectual gravitas and quiet confidence.