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This nighttime outdoor scene in Surabaya, Indonesia, depicts a man, likely an artist, displaying his portrait sketches. A middle-aged man with short, dark, curly hair, dressed in a dark polo shirt, shorts, and slide sandals, sits contemplatively on a low ledge. He holds a small, dark object in his hands, appearing either pensive or weary. Arranged on the pavement directly in front of him are seven portrait sketches, rendered in monochrome on white boards. These "sketsa wajah" (face sketches) depict various individuals. A small sign positioned behind the sketches advertises "SKETSA WAJAH" and states that they "BISA DITUNGGU" (can be waited for). It also lists prices for "KEPALA - PUNDAK" (head - shoulder) portraits at "30rb - 50rb" (30,000 - 50,000 Indonesian Rupiah), adding "BELUM TERMASUK PIGURA" (not including frame). Behind the sketches and the man is a row of well-maintained green bushes, separating the sidewalk from a grey wall that features a subtle, textured relief pattern. The ground is paved with light-colored, textured tiles, with a darker square tile visible in the foreground. The dim, artificial lighting indicates it is evening or night, casting soft shadows across the scene. The overall impression is one of a quiet street artist patiently waiting for patrons.
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