The scene takes place inside an antique-filled study. An old, massive wooden desk occupies majority of the frame, covered with wax-sealed letters, ink pots, and illuminated by a single, dimly lit, vintage desk lamp, casting shadows everywhere. The walls, richly panealed in dark mahogany, are lined with countless, venerable books, their spines emblazoned with the label ‘Mythopoeia’. The room is bathed in rich warm undertones with a shallow depth of field focused on the desk, giving it an air of importance while bringing a sense of imbalance and mystery.
In the perspective of the camera, just beyond the desk, a man in a tailored tweed suit is meticulously preparing a dish of durum wheat pasta, garnishing it with a generous drizzle of homemade remoulade sauce. The oddity of his actions in such a setting piques interest. The camera angle is slightly below eye level emphasizing the dominance of the scene and the man in it.
There are slow, deliberate movements in this composition, as the man stirs and tastes the sauce – a calm in the eye of a tumultuous storm that the room suggests, unique details bringing everything into a captivating ensemble.