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In the work "Girl and Flowers," Duong Tuan Kiet places the female figure in a flat, static, and highly decorative space. The figure, with her oval face, elongated eyes, straight black hair, and purple dress, is simplified into soft, graceful lines. Beside her, a small red vase creates a subtle yet balanced focal point, evoking the gentle, discreet nature of her inner life.

The restrained palette of gray-blue, pink-purple, and black imbues the painting with a tranquil, somewhat nostalgic atmosphere. The delicate lines, elongated figure, and the omission of realistic depth transform the image from a concrete portrait into a symbol of feminine beauty—fragile and distant. Through the lacquer medium, the colors appear both flat and deep, harmonizing traditional decorative elements with a modern expressive sensibility.