Half-length portrait of a woman with dark curly hair, plum velvet dress, lace, and pearls
A half-length portrait depicts a woman against a dark, indistinct background. She is positioned slightly to the viewer's right, with her head turned to face forward, looking directly out of the frame. Her skin is pale, and her cheeks are lightly flushed. She has dark, voluminous curly hair that frames her face and extends over her shoulders, with a sheer, light-colored fabric draped over her right shoulder and behind her head. A single teardrop-shaped pearl earring hangs from her visible right ear. She wears a plum-colored velvet dress with voluminous, puffed sleeves. The neckline is wide and adorned with a white lace trim that also appears on the cuffs of her sleeves. A strand of pearls is draped across her chest, held by her left hand, which rests on her upper chest. The dress features ornate gold and dark jewel-encrusted brooches. One large brooch is visible on her right shoulder, securing a fold of fabric. Another, larger brooch with a dark blue or black central stone is positioned lower on her chest, surrounded by pearls and a white ribbon-like element. The background is a muted, dark greenish-gray, contrasting with the woman's pale skin and colored attire.