A painted portrait of a woman in a white bonnet and dark dress, looking directly forward
The painting is a bust-length portrait of a woman, positioned slightly to the viewer's left but with her gaze directed forward. Her fair-skinned face is the focal point, featuring rosy cheeks and lips, and dark eyes. Her dark, wavy hair is visible beneath a white bonnet that covers the top and sides of her head, with a soft yellow-gold trim along its brim. A white, silken scarf or cravat is tied in a prominent bow at her throat, its folds cascading down her chest. She wears a dark garment, possibly a dress or cloak, which appears to be black or a very deep blue. The fabric of her garment features ruffled or gathered details over her shoulders and upper arms, creating texture and volume. The background behind her is predominantly dark, almost black, in the upper right portion of the canvas. Towards the left and lower left, the background transitions into lighter tones of muted blue and green, with a narrow strip of darker, indistinct land or foliage visible at the very bottom edge of the painting on the left side. The light source appears to come from the upper left, highlighting her face and the white elements of her attire.