A woman sits upright in a wooden chair, her hands folded loosely in her lap and her gaze directed slightly away from the viewer. Her face is softly modeled, with pale skin and reddish-brown hair parted in the center and gathered back, while her features remain calm and reserved. She wears a simple, high-collared dress in muted blue-grey, the broad brushstrokes lending her clothing a textured, almost sculpted appearance.

Behind her, a patterned backdrop fills the right side of the canvas, dotted with teardrop shapes in blue and white, set against a golden ochre ground. Light falls evenly across the composition, illuminating the woman’s face and hands while leaving the background in a gentle haze of blended colors. The brushwork is visible throughout, with layered strokes and patches of color that create a sense of volume and solidity, especially in the sitter’s figure and the folds of her dress.

Small details, such as the subtle shadow beneath her chin and the soft transitions of color on her cheeks, reveal the artist’s careful observation and painterly touch. A vertical strip of deep brown runs along the left edge of the painting, contrasting with the lighter ochre and gold tones beside it. The lower right corner contains a patch of reddish color beneath the patterned backdrop, suggesting a cushion or fabric detail.

The greenish area at the bottom foreground appears loosely brushed, with visible strokes creating a textured surface that separates the sitter from the background. The woman’s right sleeve is outlined with a darker, almost black line, emphasizing the contour of her arm against the chair and backdrop. The painting’s surface is animated by the artist’s distinctive handling of paint, with areas of thick and thin application that build up the sense of mass and presence.