Framed Watercolor Painting of Mongolian Nomadic Life

This original watercolor painting on paper depicts a serene landscape and scene of nomadic life, likely set in the Mongolian Steppe. The composition features two traditional yurts (gers) on the left, one with smoke rising from its chimney, and two figures mounted on horses traveling toward the right against a vast, atmospheric sky. The color palette is composed of muted earth tones—ochre, burnt sienna, and charcoal for the ground—contrasted with a soft, wash-rendered sky of pale blue and grey. The painting measures approximately 12x18 inches (visual estimate) and is professionally matted with a double mat: a thick off-white inner mat and a secondary vibrant orange/red border mat. It is housed in a contemporary black wooden or composite frame with a satin finish. The brushwork on the figures and horses is fine and detailed, while the sky and foreground use broader, wet-on-wet watercolor techniques showing good command of the medium. No visible moisture damage or foxing is present on the paper. The frame appears in excellent condition with no significant chips or scuffs. While a signature is not clearly legible in this view, the style suggests a late 20th or early 21st-century contemporary piece, likely created by a regional artist specializing in Central Asian themes. The quality of the paper and the tension of the mount indicate a well-preserved work of art.