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This officer looks like he should be lashed to the bow as a kind of ship's figurehead. His pose is as stiff as that of a cigar store Indian (Mediterranean Sea sailor). Meanwhile, he stolidly maintains his bearing among the cross hatch of rigging, surveying the deck without expression.

A unique style Michail we seem to pick up right away. I like the shadows that fall across the mans face, cascading right to left, framed by ropes, ropes and more ropes, set against a nice blue background, the contrast in colors are captivating.