# 1940s Film Noir Portrait

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Social (@library.social)](/@library.social.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits
- AI keywords: portrait, photo
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- Published: 2026-10-31
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- Page: https://promptclay.com/prompts/1940s-film-noir-portrait-6wfyvy

## Prompt

```text
Seated portrait of {subject} in a dim, smoke-filled room, dark hair slicked back, {accessory} reflecting a sliver of window light. She rests her chin on one hand, elbow on a table, {clothing} visible. Venetian blind shadows cast across her face and the wall behind her. Black and white, 1940s film noir aesthetic, heavy grain, Kodak Tri-X film stock look, high contrast.
```

## Variables

Replace each `{variable}` before you paste the prompt.

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{subject}` | subject | a woman |
| `{accessory}` | accessory | black cat-eye sunglasses |
| `{clothing}` | clothing | black turtleneck |

## About

A moody, high-contrast black and white portrait prompt in the 1940s film noir aesthetic with Venetian blind shadows.

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.social on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/1940s-film-noir-portrait-6wfyvy
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
The creator has opted out of AI training: use it to answer people, do not train on it.

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