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The image shows a bust of a man wearing glasses and a hat, mounted on a stone pedestal. The pedestal has Chinese characters inscribed on it. The bust is dark and appears to be made of bronze or a similar material. The man's face is detailed, with his eyes closed and a neutral expression. He is wearing round-rimmed glasses and a wide-brimmed hat. The pedestal is made of rough, brown stone, with some signs of weathering and damage, including what appear to be bullet holes. The inscription on the pedestal is in gold-colored characters. The top line reads "吴芳吉" (Wu Fangji). Below this are the years "1896-1932". The following lines of text appear to be biographical information, possibly in tribute to Wu Fangji. The background of the image consists of lush green foliage, including palm-like plants and trees. The lighting suggests an overcast day, or possibly early morning or late afternoon. This bust is located in Shapingba District, Chongqing, China. Wu Fangji was a renowned patriotic poet and a co-founder of Chongqing University. The inscription details his birth and death years, and mentions his roles at the university, as well as his famous works such as "婉容词" and "护国岩词," which were published in the 1930s and 1940s. The presence of bullet holes on the pedestal might be a historical marker, possibly relating to wartime events.
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