This delicate portrait captures a woman adorned in an elaborate hat that commands attention with its wild, sweeping feathers rendered in bold, black strokes, contrasting vividly against the soft, pale background. The artist’s light, almost whisper-like sketching technique reveals the elegant contours of her face and the softness of her curly, golden hair, delicately tinted to retain a gentle warmth. Her eyes, a striking blue, seem to hold a quiet, enigmatic allure — her faint smile suggesting an introspective, serene poise. The figure's hand rests lightly near her face, lending a sense of intimacy and subtle elegance.

The interplay of refined detail on the face and hat contrasts harmoniously with the looser, almost ethereal sketches of her clothing and posture, evoking a delicate balance between presence and suggestion. This contrast draws the viewer into the mystery of the subject’s personality, inviting contemplation. Executed with remarkable finesse, this work exemplifies early 20th-century portraiture's fascination with beauty, fashion, and charm, capturing the lightness and sophistication of an era poised between tradition and modernity. The artist’s masterful use of line and subtle color highlights the emotional depth and atmospheric grace within a seemingly simple gesture, making this piece both a quiet celebration of feminine elegance and an evocative narrative paused in time.