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Winged Apsara with a Horn (recto)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Winged Apsara with a Horn (recto) by Nicholas Roerich shows a female figure with wings. She wears a yellow dress with a red sash draped across her body. The figure has green wings and a gold headdress. She has dark hair and wears jewelry including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. The background is a light tan color. The female figure is kneeling on one knee.

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625 × 900 px
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