A young male and a tabby cat are positioned for a close-up indoor portrait

A young male and a tabby cat are positioned for a close-up indoor portrait. The male subject, with dark, curly hair and light skin, directly faces the camera. His lips are slightly downturned, and his right hand supports his chin/jawline. He wears a black t-shirt with a white, patterned design visible on the left side. The domestic short-haired tabby cat, displaying brown and grey stripes with prominent yellow-green eyes, is held by the male, primarily supported by his left arm/hand. The cat also looks directly forward. In the background, a light-colored, ornate lace curtain is visible, possibly covering a window. A segment of dark, curved wooden furniture, possibly a chair back, is also visible behind the male's head. The scene is illuminated by an artificial light source, characteristic of an interior room.