Five old foreign books are stacked on the arm of an antique leather sofa, tilted slightly to one side. The top book is open, with dried rose petals tucked between the pages. The books' leather covers are a deep burgundy and dark green, with the gold leaf decoration starting to peel. The title is engraved in Gothic font on the spine of the book. A pair of round, gold-rimmed glasses sits nearby, light reflecting off the lenses. A ceramic teacup and saucer sits next to the book, with cold tea remaining in the cup. The background is a dark, blurred study wall, faintly revealing an old, framed oil painting. Afternoon light filters in from the window at an angle, highlighting the texture of the book's pages and leather. The overall color palette is dark brown, burgundy, antique gold, and black. The close-up composition emphasizes the texture, and the shallow depth of field focuses on the book in the foreground. The atmosphere is romantic and melancholic.