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Transform this image into a pen-and-ink drawing in the style of Pushkin's manuscript illustrations, while strictly preserving the exact facial features, expression, and costume from the attached reference photo of Andreev. CRITICAL — CHARACTER ACCURACY (MAXIMUM PRIORITY): Andreev: Must remain EXACTLY as in the reference photo — his specific face, eyes, nose, mouth, cheekbones, blond hair, and expression. His face must be immediately recognizable. Do not alter, idealize, or generalize his features — only change the rendering technique to ink lines. Costume: Must be EXACTLY as in the reference — he wears a formal black tailcoat, black formal trousers, white shirt, white cravat (tie). Expression: His face shows thoughtfulness and quiet reflection — he is making a decision. DO NOT change, idealize, or generalize his face. Keep every unique, specific feature from the reference photo. Preserve his hairstyle and hair color exactly as in the reference photo (blond). INSTRUMENT ACCURACY (CRITICAL): Balalaika: Must be EXACTLY as in the attached reference image — identical shape, proportions, color, and details. Do not alter or generalize its form. Violin: Standard classical violin with golden-brown body, dark fingerboard, four strings. Cases: Violin case (velvet-lined, dark, brass latches) and balalaika case (dark leather, shaped to match the instrument, brass latches). Scene (single frame, one composition): A 19th-century music studio or backstage room, Saint Petersburg, late 19th century, night. Andreev stands at a wooden table in his formal black tailcoat, white shirt, and white cravat. On the table in front of him: Left side: An open velvet-lined violin case — the violin is being placed inside by Andreev's left hand. Right side: A balalaika case (dark leather, shaped to match the instrument) — open, ready to receive it. Center: The balalaika — EXACTLY as in the reference image. Andreev's action: With his left hand, he is guiding the violin into its open case. With his right hand, he is reaching for the balalaika on the table — or holding it, examining it. His gaze is directed at the balalaika — thoughtful, weighing his decision. The balalaika is prominently visible and matches the reference exactly. Lighting: Warm light from a table lamp or wall sconce, casting soft shadows on the instruments and Andreev's face. Atmosphere: Quiet, reflective, charged with meaning — a musician choosing between two worlds. Style: Pure black ink on clean white paper — no colors, no sepia, no grey tones. Pushkin's characteristic style: light, flowing pen strokes, delicate linework, generous white space, slightly sketchy and unfinished quality. The instruments are drawn with precision — the violin's elegant curves, the balalaika exactly as in the reference. Andreev's face must be immediately recognizable (from reference). Technical: Monochrome, black ink on white paper, Pushkin illustration style, character strictly based on reference photo, maximum facial accuracy, exact formal costume, violin being placed in case, balalaika EXACTLY as in the reference image, balalaika case open, single composition, dramatic moment of choice, --ar 2.39:1