# Black and White Chiaroscuro Portrait

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Portraits (@library.portraits)](/@library.portraits.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits
- AI keywords: portrait, photo, dramatic, editorial
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- Published: 2026-10-31
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## Prompt

```text
Portrait of a woman with {hair_style}, looking up and to the side. {color_scheme} with strong chiaroscuro accentuating facial features. Dramatic lighting, focused on the face, with a dark, blurred background. The expression is {expression}, with the mouth slightly open. A high-resolution, fashion aesthetic with fine detail.
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{hair_style}` | hair style | long, wavy hair |
| `{color_scheme}` | color scheme | Black and white |
| `{expression}` | expression | pensive |

## About

A pensive black and white portrait featuring strong dramatic lighting and a fashion-inspired aesthetic.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.portraits on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/black-and-white-chiaroscuro-portrait-t2wfvy
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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