A woman sits in three-quarter view, her head tilted gently to the side and her gaze directed outward, her expression poised between reserve and introspection. Her face is elongated, with high, arched brows and lips painted a vivid red, framed by brown hair gathered in a loose updo that echoes the curve of her neck. She wears a dark garment that envelops her figure, its surface rendered with broad, textured strokes that absorb the surrounding light.

Her hands, delicately modeled in pale pink and ochre tones, rest atop her lap, holding a softly colored cloth or drapery that introduces a gentle contrast to the darkness of her dress. The background is a mottled field of grey and green, loosely brushed and subtly varied, with vertical lines faintly marking the wall behind her. Light falls from the left, illuminating her face and hands while leaving parts of her dress in deep shadow, accentuating the sculptural quality of her features.

The composition is vertically oriented, with the figure occupying most of the space and the head placed high within the frame, lending a sense of quiet monumentality. Small, deliberate details—such as the pink blush on her cheeks and the distinct curve of her lips—stand out against the broad, expressive handling of the paint elsewhere. Brushstrokes are visible throughout: the background’s surface is soft and textured, while the lines defining her face and hands are more precise and delicate.

Touches of green in the background echo the subtle greenish highlights along her dress and jaw, unifying the palette. Amedeo Modigliani painted this portrait in 1918.