Two women preparing food in a dimly lit kitchen, one standing, one kneeling
An oil painting depicts two women engaged in food preparation within a rustic, dimly lit kitchen. On the left, a woman stands beside a tall, multi-paned window, which allows a soft light to illuminate her and the immediate area. She wears a white cap, a white blouse, and a dark skirt, and is focused on peeling or preparing items in a bowl on a wooden counter. Several round, light-colored objects, possibly vegetables or fruit, are on the counter next to a plucked bird. Various earthenware pots and a metal pitcher are stacked on a shelf below the counter. To the right, a second woman kneels on the tiled floor, wearing a white cap, a dark green top, and a reddish-brown skirt. She is actively cleaning or preparing fish in a wooden tub or bucket. Several fish lie on the floor in front of her. The background of the kitchen is dark and features a large fireplace or oven structure. On the far right, a small, dark cat sits near a large metal pot filled with what appears to be more food. Other kitchen implements, including a large brass pot, a smaller dark pot, and a slotted spoon, are scattered on the floor. The overall palette is dominated by dark browns and greens, with lighter tones highlighting the women's faces and the prepared food.