White Cube Casting a Smooth Shadow Scene

A single white cube occupies a calm, neutral studio plane and reads as a study in form and proportion within a 16:9 horizontal frame. The intent is quiet contemplation and clarity, with the cube resting slightly off center to create a measured tension and to guide the eye across the rectangle. Surfaces remain unlettered and clean so that the pale white faces and subtle seams speak as abstract planes, and micro markings reduce to faint lines. The air is clear with a gentle cool bias that hints of pale gray and slate blue in the shadow skin. Materials emphasize matte plaster on the cube, a soft paperlike tabletop, and a faintly textured wall background. Focus is precise on the near corner of the cube with shallow to moderate depth so the closest plane resolves crisply and the shadow edge softens with distance. Light sculpts form with a soft, directional quality that yields smooth falloff and gentle gradient transitions across faces and cast shadow. Composition stays within a 16:9 crop with a medium-wide feel, eye-level view, balanced negative space on the right, and the cube placed on the left third to respect visual flow. The image should feel like a refined studio photograph with minimal props and a calm, architectural mood.