A young woman in a pale blue costume sits at the edge of a reflective pool, her bare feet touching the water and her chin resting on her hand in a gesture of quiet contemplation. She wears an elaborate headdress and a long veil, with a richly patterned sash draped across her lap, suggesting a theatrical or exotic role. To her left, another woman stands on a rock, dressed in a golden robe and holding a stringed instrument, her long hair flowing over her shoulders as she gazes toward the seated figure.

On the right, a brown horse lowers its head to drink from the pool, its body partially blocking a third woman who kneels on a white cloth at the water’s edge. The kneeling woman wears a deep red dress with a black sash and lets her hair fall loosely, her hands resting on the cloth as she looks down, absorbed in her own thoughts. Behind the figures, a rocky outcrop and patches of greenery create a secluded, almost stage-like setting, with soft, diffused light illuminating the scene and casting gentle reflections in the water below.

The surface of the painting reveals delicate, visible brushstrokes, especially in the rendering of the water, the folds of fabric, and the horse’s coat, while the background is handled with looser, more atmospheric touches. The composition arranges the three women and the horse in a diagonal sweep from left to right, guiding the gaze across the tableau and down to the shimmering reflections at the bottom edge. Small details, such as the discarded slippers near the horse’s hooves and the intricate embroidery on the costumes, add layers of narrative and texture to the scene.