Seated woman in dark dress with white lace collar, holding a fan, against a column and city skyline
A painting depicts a seated woman, positioned slightly to the left of the center, looking directly forward. She has fair skin, light brown hair parted in the middle, and a full face with a slight smile. She wears a dark, long-sleeved gown with wide white cuffs and a large, round white lace collar that covers her shoulders. A dark, ornate headpiece with gold trim sits on her head, and a small, dark brooch is pinned to her chest. Her hands are clasped in her lap, holding a closed, light-colored fan. She wears two gold bracelets on her right wrist. A piece of light pink, draped fabric rests over her lap. To her left, a large, fluted classical column in a light stone color rises from the bottom edge, partially visible. To her right, a dark window opening reveals a city skyline under a dark sky. Tall spires and buildings are silhouetted against a lighter, orange-tinged horizon line. The overall lighting is soft, highlighting her face and the white elements of her attire. The background is darker, creating contrast.