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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 costumes from the attached reference photos of Emperor Alexander III, King Umberto I, and their consorts. CRITICAL — CHARACTER ACCURACY (MAXIMUM PRIORITY): Emperor Alexander III: Must remain EXACTLY as in the reference photo — his specific face, beard, mustache, strong features, and imperial bearing. His face must be immediately recognizable. Do not alter his features — only change the rendering technique to ink lines. King Umberto I of Italy: Must remain EXACTLY as in the reference photo — his specific face, mustache, features, and royal bearing. His face must be immediately recognizable. Their consorts (Empress Maria Feodorovna and Queen Margherita of Italy): Must remain EXACTLY as in the reference photos — their specific faces, hair, expressions, and royal bearing. Their faces must be immediately recognizable. DO NOT change, idealize, or generalize their faces. Keep every unique, specific feature from the reference photos. DO NOT merge or mix the faces — each character must remain distinct and recognizable. Preserve their hairstyles, facial hair, and costumes exactly as in the reference photos. Scene: A grand Imperial concert hall in Saint Petersburg, late 19th century, evening. In the Imperial Box (royal box): Emperor Alexander III sits prominently, wearing his formal military uniform with decorations, his expression regal and attentive. Empress Maria Feodorovna sits beside him, elegant in a formal gown, with tiara and jewels. King Umberto I of Italy sits beside them, in formal attire, his expression interested and impressed. Queen Margherita of Italy sits beside the King, elegant in a formal gown, with crown or tiara and jewels. The box is ornate — draped in velvet and gold, with the Russian Imperial standard and Italian royal flags visible. The orchestra is playing below — musicians visible, bows moving, instruments glinting in the chandelier light. The hall is magnificent — chandeliers, columns, gold trim, a grand royal setting. The mood is triumphant, celebratory, and majestic — a performance for royalty, a moment of international diplomacy and cultural prestige. 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. All faces must be immediately recognizable (from references). Technical: Monochrome, black ink on white paper, Pushkin illustration style, characters strictly based on reference photos, maximum facial accuracy, Emperor Alexander III and Empress Maria Feodorovna, King Umberto I and Queen Margherita in royal box, orchestra below, grand Imperial hall, --ar 2.39:1