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A rectangular, gold-painted wooden frame is centrally mounted on a light-colored, textured wall. The frame exhibits minor surface wear, chipping, and dust accumulation. A narrow, dislodged strip of paper or similar material protrudes from the bottom edge of the frame, beneath the picture glass. Inside the frame is a color print displaying a bust portrait of a male subject. The individual is depicted with long, voluminous, curly light hair, consistent with an 18th-century wig style. He wears a dark blue outer garment over a lighter-colored inner layer or cravat. A dark brown musical instrument, resembling a lute, is positioned across the lower left side of his body. The print shows significant degradation, including discoloration, fading, and areas of surface deterioration, particularly on the subject's hair on the left and parts of the instrument. Beneath the portrait, text is printed on the image, partially faded, which reads: "Йоан Кукузел от Сливен 1280-1360." This inscription identifies the subject as Yoan Kukuzel, a historical figure from Sliven, Bulgaria, with dates indicating his life from 1280 to 1360. The wall behind the framed image is uniform in color, an off-white or light gray, displaying minor textural variations. The scene is located in the city of Sliven, Bulgaria, as explicitly stated by the inscription within the framed image.
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