
Sam Hofman, Photographer, London
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A meticulously styled still life composition features a tall bottle of Penfolds brandy as the central subject, resting on a round wooden block atop a light wood tabletop. Adjacent to the bottle sits a stemless glass containing amber liquid, alongside various laboratory-style accessories including amber dropper bottles, a conical flask, and a retort stand holding a round-bottomed glass flask over a small spirit lamp. To the right, a pair of vintage eyeglasses rests upon a red book. The background consists of a vertical cream-colored section next to a ribbed terracotta panel that creates a warm, textured grid pattern. The lighting is soft and directional, casting gentle shadows across the wooden surfaces and highlighting the rich tones of the glassware and liquid.














