A woman with brown hair reclines across a fainting couch, her head propped on two large, ruffled white cushions. Her body stretches diagonally across the canvas, with her feet pointed forward and her right arm bent behind her head, creating a relaxed yet direct pose. Her gaze meets the viewer, and a subtle smile plays on her lips, lending the portrait an air of confidence and intimacy.

The light falls from the left, illuminating her face, dress, and the folds of the fabric, while the background remains a deep, shadowy brown. The white satin of her dress is rendered with smooth, fluid brushstrokes that capture the play of light and the soft texture of the fabric. The green upholstery of the couch peeks out beneath her, contrasting with the crisp whites and the warm golds of her clothing.

Small details, such as the delicate lace at her sleeves and the golden slippers on her feet, reveal the artist’s careful attention to fashion and ornament. The composition is tightly focused on the figure, with little to distract from her presence, and the horizontal format emphasizes her reclining posture. The background is a nearly featureless, dark brown field that fades into lighter tones near the lower left corner, with no objects or figures present behind the woman.

A soft shadow is cast along the lower edge of the couch, emphasizing the direction of the light and grounding the figure within the space. The lower right corner of the painting shows the edge of the green upholstery, with a deep shadow separating it from the lighter bedding. The woman’s white dress has a faint pink sash tied around her waist, its semi-transparent fabric catching the light and revealing subtle folds.

The ruffled edges of the white cushions are painted with loose, feathery brushstrokes, suggesting the softness of the material. Touches of yellow and black embroidery decorate the short jacket she wears over her dress, with the paint applied in small, textured dabs. The leftmost edge of the canvas reveals a portion of the white sheet draped over the couch, with visible creases and a cool bluish tint in the shadows.

Her left hand, resting on her head, is partially obscured by her dark hair, with the fingers blending softly into the curls.