Clay sculpture matte studio scene

A single clay sculpture rests on a low plinth in a quiet studio, posed to read as a calm still life with contemplative mood and tactile intent. The surfaces display a matte clay tone reminiscent of #BFA185 and #8A6F5A, with secondary neutral highlights in #D9CFC3 and soft off-white reflections in #ECE9E5. The background remains neutral and subtly lit to frame the form, allowing gentle gradient transitions that suggest space without competing for attention. Shadows are soft and diffuse, wrapping the curves to reveal texture and microvariations in the clay rather than sharp edges. Focus resolves crisply on the sculpture's front plane with a shallow to moderate depth that yields layered separation from background planes. The composition fits a 16:9 horizontal crop, framed medium-wide with the subject offset slightly left to create balanced negative space on the right. A single small wooden tool and a folded linen cloth sit nearby as quiet story cues, supporting the handmade narrative. Render as a photoreal studio photograph with careful attention to touchable textures and calm, minimal presentation.