A painted portrait of a woman with a white headscarf and dark shawl, looking forward
A painted portrait depicts a woman from the chest up, set against a dark, plain background. She is positioned slightly to the left of the center, with her body angled slightly to her right, and her head turned to face the viewer directly. Her eyes are light, and her lips are closed in a neutral expression. Her face is light-skinned with rosy cheeks. Her hair, a medium brown, is styled with volume around her face and partially covered by a white headscarf that wraps around her head and neck. A portion of her hair is visible above the scarf and cascades down her left shoulder. She wears a white garment with a low, rounded neckline, revealing her upper chest. A dark, possibly black or deep blue, shawl is draped over her shoulders, covering her arms and extending down the sides of the canvas. The background is a uniform dark brown or black, providing a stark contrast to the woman's light skin and clothing. The brushstrokes are visible, particularly in the background and the woman's clothing.