Bukhara soldier

About this work

The painting depicts a man dressed in traditional Bukhara attire, standing in a field of tall grass and wildflowers. He wears a long, red robe with a white collar and cuffs, and a black hat with a white band. The man holds a bow and quiver of arrows in his left hand, and a sword at his side. The background of the painting is a clear blue sky, with no other figures or objects visible. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and focus, as the man appears to be lost in thought. This painting is held at the Tretyakov Gallery.

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