A masterful example of Irving Penn's meticulous studio photography, this work transforms a discarded cigarette into a compelling object of aesthetic contemplation. Penn's signature precision and exacting eye elevate the mundane into the monumental, rendering the cigarette with extraordinary detail and tonal richness against a stark, neutral ground. The work is authenticated through Penn's own hand, bearing his signature, date, and numbering as part of a limited edition of 42 prints, alongside institutional annotations that speak to the rigorous archival standards maintained throughout his practice.