The painting presents a woman in a soft, voluminous white gown, kneeling before a mirror. Her posture is one of introspection, perhaps even sadness; one hand obscures her face, the other resting gently on the plush, dark green and brown upholstery of a divan. The setting is spare, dominated by the cool, muted green of the wall, creating a sense of hushed privacy. A simple, gilded-frame mirror hangs beside her, its surface reflecting an unseen world, and casting a dark shadow that further emphasizes the intimacy of the scene. The composition is strikingly simple, relying on the interplay of light and shadow to convey emotion. The brushwork is delicate, with careful attention to the fall of the fabric and the play of light on skin. It creates a palpable atmosphere of quiet contemplation, almost a palpable sense of solitude.