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Transform this image into a pen-and-ink drawing in the style of Pushkin's manuscript illustrations, while strictly preserving the exact facial features, expressions, and character identities from the attached reference photos. CRITICAL — CHARACTER ACCURACY (MAXIMUM PRIORITY): Marie: Must remain EXACTLY as in the reference photo — her specific face, eyes, nose, mouth, cheekbones, hair, and expression. Her face must be immediately recognizable as the same person. Do not alter, idealize, or generalize her features — only change the rendering technique to ink lines. Nina: Must remain EXACTLY as in the reference photo — her specific face, eyes, nose, mouth, hair, and expression. Her face must be immediately recognizable as the same person. Do not alter, idealize, or generalize her features — only change the rendering technique to ink lines. DO NOT change, idealize, or generalize the faces. Do not make them more "beautiful" or "generic." Keep every unique, specific feature from the reference photos. DO NOT merge or mix the faces — Marie and Nina must remain two distinct individuals with their own specific features. Preserve their hairstyles and hair colors exactly as in the reference photos. Preserve their expressions — Marie's bright, confident smile; Nina's gentle, thoughtful smile. The result should look like Pushkin sketched these exact people from life — portraits of the specific individuals from your reference photos. Scene: A street in Saint Petersburg leading to the Yusupov Palace, late 19th century, summer. Marie and Nina — two close friends — are hurrying together along the sunlit street toward the Yusupov Palace, where a concert is about to begin. The street is elegant — lined with grand neoclassical mansions, cast-iron streetlamps, and cobblestones bathed in warm summer light. In the distance, the magnificent facade of the Yusupov Palace is visible with its columns, arched windows, and ornate entrance. Marie and Nina walk side by side, close friends: Marie — EXACTLY as in the reference photo. She is radiant and confident, her arm linked with Nina's. She wears a stunning light-colored summer gown with delicate lace, a fashionable hat with a feather, a pearl necklace. Her face is bright with excitement, her eyes sparkling. She is animated, talking to Nina, gesturing with her free hand. Nina — EXACTLY as in the reference photo. She is gentle, modest, thoughtful. She wears an elegant but simpler dress in soft tones, a light shawl, a small straw hat. She walks close to Marie, listening with a kind smile. Her expression is calm and warm, her eyes thoughtful. Her small book is tucked under her arm. Their friendship is evident — they are comfortable together, their steps synchronized, their body language warm and familiar. Marie is the lively one, Nina the calm center. They complement each other perfectly. Behind them: A few other young ladies in elegant summer gowns, all hurrying toward the Yusupov Palace. A gentleman in a top hat pauses to watch them pass. A carriage rolls slowly along the street. Foreground details: The hem of their dresses lifts slightly as they walk. Marie's parasol is tilted to shade them both. Their shadows fall together on the cobblestones. Style: Pure black ink on clean white paper — no colors, no sepia, no grey tones. Pushkin's characteristic style: light, flowing pen strokes, delicate linework, generous white space, slightly sketchy and unfinished quality. The characters' faces must be drawn with the highest precision — every line should serve to preserve their identity. Hand-drawn quality with visible searching lines and slight imperfections. Atmospheric and cinematic. Technical: Monochrome, black ink on white paper, Pushkin illustration style, characters strictly based on reference photos, maximum facial accuracy, specific costumes preserved, recognizable individuals, Marie and Nina together as close friends, --ar 2.39:1