

A female figure standing in a landscape holding a four-stringed “khuuchir” and a lotus
The image depicts a female figure standing in a landscape holding a four-stringed “khuuchir” and a lotus. The woman wears a pink dress with a blue shawl draped over her shoulders. She has brown hair pulled back into a bun, adorned with a decorative piece featuring a white feather. Her attire includes a necklace, earrings, bracelets, and a belt around her waist. In her right hand, she holds a stringed instrument with a long neck and a round body, while her left hand holds a pink lotus flower. The background features a desert-like landscape with a hill, trees, and a building in the distance. A cluster of colorful flowers is painted to the right of the woman. The artwork is framed by a gold border with blue accents.
Artwork Details
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- 641 × 900 px
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