A young woman in a grey dress and pearl necklace, seated against a dark background
A young woman is depicted seated in an ornate chair against a dark, muted background. She has light skin and dark hair, pulled back and adorned with a thin gold band. She looks slightly to her left, with a neutral expression. Around her neck is a single-strand pearl necklace and a high, ruffled white lace collar. She wears a grey or silver dress with a fitted bodice and a full skirt. The dress features elaborate sleeves with dark trim and a pattern of small, dark dots or embellishments. The bodice also has dark trim outlining its shape. Her right hand, resting on her lap, holds a crumpled white cloth. Her left hand, also resting on her lap, holds a long, thin gold chain ending in a decorative gold tassel. She is seated in a chair with a curved, ornate gold frame and a visible section of red velvet upholstery on the left. The background is dark, featuring a dark green panel framed by a dark architectural element, possibly a pillar or pilaster, on the left. Lighting highlights her face and the details of her dress and jewelry.