A woman with light hair in a white dress sits on a reddish cushion, holding a fan
The image is a vertical portrait of a woman seated, facing slightly to her left, against a dark, almost black background. Her skin is pale, with rosy cheeks. She has light-colored, long, wavy hair that extends down past her shoulders and over her arms, blending into the background on the right. Her hair appears to be of various light tones. She is wearing a white, empire-waist dress with short sleeves and a low neckline. The fabric of the dress drapes loosely over her body, particularly around her midsection and legs. Her hands are clasped together in front of her, resting on her lap, and she holds a small, light brown, folded fan. She is seated on a plush, reddish-orange cushion or draped fabric that occupies the lower portion of the canvas. The cushion has visible folds and texture. The background is uniformly dark, providing a strong contrast to her pale skin and white dress. In the lower right corner, there is some faint, light-colored text, partially obscured, which appears to be a signature or inscription. It reads: "D. Ma. Teresa de Sureda. / Por Goya. 1804."