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Quill pen, glass inkwells and dried roses arranged on a dark oak table with dramatic chiaroscuro lighting

About this photo

A moody vertical still life with warm low-key chiaroscuro lighting, perfectly matching dark academia aesthetic. This tall composition works beautifully as a desktop or mobile wallpaper for vintage writing and literary themes.

Prompt: “vertical dark academia still life of a quill and an inkwell beside dried roses on dark oak, chiaroscuro” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well composed and moody, with only very soft focus on the far background that does not detract from the usable wallpaper format.

Also searched as: dark academia wallpaper · quill and inkwell still life · vintage writing supplies · dried roses still life

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this dark academia quill still life photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Dark Academia Quill Still Life” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/dark-academia-quill-still-life-a7299d71) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×2048 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical dark academia still life of a quill and an inkwell beside dried roses on dark oak, chiaroscuro” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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