The image is a black and white portrait photograph of Hollywood actress Veronica Lake from the 1940s. She has long, complementing the airy, dramatic expression on her face. Her features are accentuated by the high contrast lighting and shadows. She has short, with her head tilted back and eyes closed in a relaxed, feathery headpiece or accessory extends upwards from her head, adding a sense of luxury and opulence. The lighting in the photograph is dramatic, white fur garment or stole draped over her shoulders, androgynous style characteristic of the early to mid-20th century era. She is wearing a crisp