The Poignancy of Unrequited Love | The Rejection Collection

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This portrait depicts an elegantly dressed black-haired man with an air of sadness lingering in his deep eyes. His full lips are downturned, his shoulders slumped, and his eyes are trained on the empty seat across the table - the seat his beloved was supposed to be in. It's clear that his beloved hasn't shown up for their date, yet he remains patiently waiting in the hopes that she might still arrive. Despite his disappointment, he still looks handsome and dignified, with his dapper suit and slick black hair. It's a poignantly beautiful portrait that speaks to the loneliness of unrequited love.