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Lit brass desk lamp and inkwell sit on a leather-topped desk with blurred old bookshelves in the background.

About this photo

Warm low lighting falls on a worn leather-topped study desk, evoking the moody, cozy dark academia aesthetic. Works well for writing, literature, or vintage office editorial projects.

Prompt: “dark academia home study with a leather-topped desk, a brass desk lamp, an inkwell and shelves of old books out of focus” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with natural warm lighting, shallow depth of field, and no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: old bookshelf background · leather desk · home study interior

Direct file: 1408×1056 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this dark academia study desk 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 Study Desk” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/dark-academia-study-desk-fd3cb4e7) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1408×1056 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “dark academia home study with a leather-topped desk, a brass desk lamp, an inkwell and shelves of old books out of focus” 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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