A woman in an elaborate reddish-pink and silver patterned gown holding a small white dog
A half-length portrait of a woman is depicted, seated against a dark, plain background. She faces directly forward, her gaze meeting the viewer. Her skin is fair, and her blonde hair is pulled back, revealing her ears. She wears a pearl necklace and pearl drop earrings. Her expression is neutral, with full cheeks and a small mouth. She is dressed in an elaborate gown made of textured fabrics with intricate patterns. The bodice is a deep reddish-pink velvet with silver-blue floral patterns, and a central panel of vertical white and reddish-pink stripes. Her shoulders are covered by a sheer, light-colored fabric with small gold star-like embellishments. The sleeves are voluminous, made of the same reddish-pink velvet with silver-blue patterns, and are puffed at the shoulders with slashes revealing a lighter fabric underneath. Her right hand, adorned with rings, holds a crumpled white cloth. Her left hand, also with rings and a gold bracelet, gently cradles a small, fluffy white dog with dark eyes, which rests on her lap. The dog looks towards the viewer. The voluminous skirt of her gown, also in the reddish-pink and silver-blue pattern, fills the lower part of the frame. A glimpse of a dark, ornate chair arm is visible behind her right arm. The background is uniformly dark brown or black, contrasting with the figure.