Black and white portrait of a woman in a cap, ruffled collar, and dark necklaces
A black and white, waist-up portrait depicts a woman positioned slightly to the left, gazing directly forward. Her pale face is framed by a light-colored cap that covers her hair and ears, with soft folds around her head. She has dark, almond-shaped eyes, a small nose, and closed lips. A ruffled, light-colored collar encircles her neck, sitting atop a dark, high-necked garment. Her shoulders are visible, showing the dark fabric of her attire, which appears to have subtle volume at the sleeves. Over her chest, several strands of dark, possibly beaded or linked, necklaces are draped in a layered fashion, forming a V-shape. The background is uniformly dark and plain. Strong lighting illuminates her face and light-colored accessories, contrasting with the dark background.