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A bare-chested performer stands before a pleated silver-grey drape, head tilted back with mouth open in an expressive pose. He wears multiple strands of pearls across his chest, a thin green beaded necklace at the throat, and an ornate gold armlet with a large white stone. A gold waist ornament is visible at the bottom edge. The red-and-white lettering on the right edge of the backdrop is partly cut off. The scene suggests a staged performance or devotional tableau rather than a formal sitting. The person's face is painted with dark lines around the eyes and red lips. Based on the appearance cues, he is not identifiable as a person with certainty.

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December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a single performer on a stage in front of pleated silver-grey drapery. He is bare-chested with a short dark hairstyle, a red-and-white tilak on his forehead, dramatic red-rimmed eye makeup and bright red lips, and his tongue is out in an exaggerated expression. He wears multiple strands of white pearl necklaces and a green beaded necklace, gold armlets on both upper arms, and a gold-and-purple dhoti. He is leaning forward with his hands behind his back. Identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the figure is described only by role as a performer.2009-12-24A performer on a stage in front of pale grey draped curtains stands with arms outstretched and face lifted upward, mouth open in an expressive dance pose. He is bare-chested, wearing layered white beaded necklaces, a green beaded collar, gold armbands and bangles, and a gold-and-purple striped dhoti with a wide gold waist belt. A small tilak mark is on his forehead and his face is painted with dramatic eye makeup and red lips, consistent with a classical dance or drama performance.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A performer in a theatrical costume kneels on a stage in front of a pale grey draped curtain. He is bare-chested, wearing a purple dhoti with gold and white trim, layered white pearl necklaces, a green and gold collar, and gold armlets on both upper arms. His face has bold red and pink eye makeup, red lipstick and a red tilak on the forehead, and he tilts his head with an exaggerated expression. This appears to be a costumed stage role rather than a ritual setting; the performer's identity is not established from appearance.2009-12-24A performer on a stage in front of pleated silver-grey drapery stands bare-chested, wearing a gold-trimmed purple and orange lower garment with an ornate gold belt. He wears multiple strands of white pearl necklaces, a green beaded necklace, gold armlets with red and white stones and bangles, and stage makeup with red lips and dark eyeliner. His head is tilted upward with eyes closed, one hand raised to his chin in a gesture of expression, consistent with a classical dance performance. No other people are visible.2009-12-24A performer stands on a stage before a pale gray curtain, bare-chested and wearing a multi-strand white pearl necklace, a green beaded collar and a gold-and-purple waistband. His arms are adorned with gold armlets and bangles, and his hands are painted red as he gestures in a classical dance pose. He has a red vertical forehead mark, dark eyeliner and pink lips. The photograph appears to show a single performer alone on stage with no other visible people.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A performer on a stage in front of a pleated silver-grey curtain, bent forward in a dance pose. He is bare-chested with a red tilak on his forehead, dark eyeliner and red lipstick, and wears layered pearl necklaces, a green beaded necklace, gold and jewelled armlets, bangles, and a purple dhoti with a gold-bordered hem. Faint dark lettering appears at the top edge of the backdrop. Appearance cues are ambiguous and the performance context is unclear, so identity is marked unsure.2009-12-24A performer on a stage in front of a white draped curtain with large red and maroon lettering behind him reading partly 'Ananda'. He is bare-chested and wears stylised dance makeup with heavy kohl-lined eyes, red lips and a red tilak on his forehead. He has multiple strands of white pearl necklaces and a green beaded necklace, gold and jewelled armlets, rings, and a gold-embroidered belt over a purple dhoti. He stands with one hand raised palm-out and the other arm extended, mid-gesture as if performing a dance or drama role. Appearance-based identity is not sufficient to confirm who he is.2009-12-24