A woman sits in a wooden chair, her hands folded in her lap and her gaze directed slightly downward. Her hair is a vivid orange, braided and coiled at the crown of her head, contrasting with the yellow-green tones of her face and hands. She wears a dark green dress with voluminous sleeves, the fabric rendered in broad, textured brushstrokes that follow the contours of her body and arms.

The woman’s expression is calm and introspective, her lips pressed together and her eyes heavy-lidded, giving her a sense of quiet endurance. A thick black outline defines her figure, separating her from the patterned background and emphasizing the solidity of her presence. Behind her, the wall is covered in a decorative motif of white flowers and swirling yellow lines set against a field of blue-green dots, creating a lively, almost rhythmic backdrop.

The chair’s arms are a warm reddish-brown, and the seat beneath her is rendered in a flat, bold orange, providing a strong contrast to the cooler greens of her clothing. Light falls evenly across the scene, illuminating the woman’s face and hands while casting subtle shadows that model her form. The composition is tightly framed, focusing attention on the sitter and her immediate surroundings, with little space left around her figure.

Every surface is alive with visible brushwork, from the textured strokes in her dress and skin to the stippled and swirling marks in the background. This is a portrait of Augustine Roulin, as identified in the museum’s records.