Nostalgic Vintage Study: Elderly Man with Book and Cup

An elderly man sits in a vintage study bathed in warm amber lamplight. He wears a soft cardigan over a button-down shirt, glasses perched on his nose, and white hair with a gentle smile. In one hand he cradles a steaming cup, in the other a well-worn hardcover. He is seated in a high-back leather chair beside a heavy mahogany desk. Surrounding him are tall shelves filled with leather-bound books, an antique globe, a brass inkwell and quill, a ticking clock, and a Persian rug. Dust motes float in the air, amplifying a nostalgic atmosphere. The color palette is rich browns, golds, and sepia tones; the scene can be rendered as a painterly oil painting or a photorealistic image with soft film grain. Suggested aspect: 3:4.