Bust-length portrait of a woman in a dark dress, elaborate feathered hat, and light collar
A bust-length oil portrait depicts a woman facing slightly left, her gaze directed to the left side of the frame. Her fair skin is highlighted by rosy cheeks, and her dark eyes are set beneath light brown eyebrows. Her brown hair is visible beneath an elaborate dark blue or black hat. The hat features a checkered band around its crown, a large, dark feathery plume on the right side, and a lighter blue fabric element on the left. A small, dark earring hangs from her visible left ear, and a dark ribbon is tied around her neck, visible on the left. She wears a dark blue or black dress with puffy sleeves and a wide, light blue collar or shawl that sits over a white chemise or blouse. The bodice of the dress has a gathered or ruched detail running down its center. The background is a muted, dark brown, with a slightly lighter tone around her head, offering no distinct features. The painting exhibits visible brushstrokes, characteristic of an oil medium.