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Click the "Copy" button to get the SREF code. It's as simple as --sref XXXXX.
Combine your prompt with the SREF code. Don't forget the aspect ratio! e.g., --ar 16:9
Hugues Merle was a 19th-century French painter whose work is often associated with the Academic art movement. His style is celebrated for its sentimental and moralizing themes, frequently depicting women and children with an ethereal, almost porcelain-like quality. Characterized by smooth, flawless brushwork, soft lighting, and deep emotional resonance, his paintings possess a timeless elegance. In Midjourney, invoking the Hugues Merle style in your prompt will generate stunningly realistic and emotive portraits. This approach is perfect for creating images that blend classical technical precision with a tender, narrative sensibility.