A woman sits in a relaxed pose, her head resting on her right hand, her gaze directed outward with a thoughtful expression. Her left arm cradles a small white and brown dog, which sleeps contentedly across her lap, its face nestled against her hand. The sitter wears a loose, softly painted dress in warm beige and cream tones, its collar edged with white lace and fastened by a large, dark brooch at her throat.

Her hair, streaked with grey, is swept back from her face, softly blending into the glowing red and ochre background. The background is a haze of deep reds and browns, with hints of green and yellow on the right, suggesting a patterned wall or drapery and a greenish table at her side. Light falls gently across her face and hands, lending a warm, luminous quality to her skin and the folds of her dress.

The artist uses loose, visible brushstrokes, especially in the dress and background, creating a soft, almost shimmering effect that contrasts with the more defined features of the woman's face and the sleeping dog. Touches of pink and peach enliven her cheeks and lips, while the shadows are rendered in subtle greens and browns. The composition centers the woman and her companion, with her thoughtful pose and the gentle curve of her arm leading the viewer's attention to the dog.

Small details, such as the gold ring on her right hand and the delicate lace at her wrist, add to the sense of intimacy and domestic comfort. Pierre-Auguste Renoir painted this work in 1910, during the later years of his career.