Erhu on Stand Under Neon Light Tivaouane Night

Glossy red lacquer of the erhu reflects the harsh pink and blue glow of nearby neon signage. The instrument rests on an intricately carved wooden stand, its dark grain against the wet, slick pavement. Humid air hangs heavy, visible as a soft haze around the glowing lights. Rain has left the street corner glistening, with water droplets clinging to the carved wood and the silk strings. The background dissolves into a blur of bokeh, isolating the fiddle in a moment of quiet stillness after a performance. The cool season air condenses slightly on the cold metal tuning pegs, while the wet ground mirrors the fractured neon colors in distorted streaks.