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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 as the same person. 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, white shirt, white cravat (tie), and formal trousers. Expression: His face still carries disappointment from the audition, but there is a hint of determination or resignation as he prepares to enter the restaurant. 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). Scene: In front of the restaurant "ПРОГРЕСС" (Progress) in Saint Petersburg, late 19th century, summer evening. Andreev steps out of a horse-drawn carriage and walks toward the entrance of the restaurant. The restaurant "ПРОГРЕСС" is a well-known establishment — an elegant but lively place with large windows, a glowing entrance with lanterns, and a sign above the door reading "ПРОГРЕСС" in ornate 19th-century Cyrillic letters. Andreev is in full formal attire — black tailcoat, white shirt, white cravat — exactly as in the reference photo. He looks back briefly at the carriage, as if saying goodbye to his hopes, then turns toward the restaurant entrance. His carriage stands behind him — the driver waits, the horse stamps its hoof impatiently, the carriage lanterns glow softly. The street is lively — other carriages pass by, pedestrians stroll along the boulevard, streetlamps cast pools of warm light on the cobblestones. Through the restaurant windows, silhouettes of patrons are visible — people dining, talking, laughing. A pianist is visible inside, playing. Andreev's body language shows a mix of emotions — his shoulders are still slightly slumped, but there is a sense of forward movement, of not giving up completely. The mood is transitional — leaving the isolation of the carriage, entering the world of people, music, and life. Atmosphere: The mood is bittersweet — disappointment mixed with the decision to move forward The restaurant represents warmth, community, and the possibility of connection The contrast between the quiet carriage and the lively restaurant is palpable A sense of entering a new chapter, even if uncertain 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 character's face must be drawn with the highest precision — every line should serve to preserve his identity. Hand-drawn quality with visible searching lines and slight imperfections. Atmospheric and cinematic — the scene captures a moment of transition from isolation to connection. Technical: Monochrome, black ink on white paper, Pushkin illustration style, character strictly based on reference photo, maximum facial accuracy, exact formal costume (black tailcoat, white shirt, white cravat), blond hair, stepping out of carriage, entering restaurant "ПРОГРЕСС", sign in Cyrillic, --ar 2.39:1