Woman carrying child, holding jug, stands by water with donkey in dark, wooded landscape
A woman carrying a child on her back is depicted in a dark, wooded landscape. The woman, positioned slightly right of center, faces forward with her head turned to her left, looking out of the scene. She has dark hair pulled back and wears a rust-red shawl draped over her shoulders and a mustard-yellow dress over a dark blue skirt. Her left arm is bent, holding a brown earthenware jug by its handle. The child, a small figure, sits on her back, facing the viewer, with a light-colored hat on their head. The child's arms are around the woman's neck, and their lips are curved slightly upwards. To the left of the woman, a dark, reflective body of water winds through the lower and middle ground, with a bright reflection in the distance. Dark green and brown trees and foliage fill the left side of the canvas, extending into the upper left background where a cloudy, light gray sky is visible. To the right of the woman, a dark brown donkey with a shaggy mane is partially visible, facing left, its head and upper body emerging from the shadows. More dark trees and dense foliage form the background on the right, with hints of lighter green and yellow leaves. The ground beneath the woman's feet is dark and uneven, leading to the water's edge. The overall palette is dominated by dark greens, browns, and grays, with the figures' clothing providing warmer tones.