This intimate portrait captures a young woman presented against a striking, plain yellow backdrop that both contrasts with and illuminates her dark hair and clothing. The artist masterfully balances the subject’s serene but slightly pensive expression, rendered with soft, deliberate brushstrokes that hint at both realism and mild abstraction. The muted and subtle palette focuses on earthy tones with the warmth of flesh highlighted by touches of pink on the cheeks and lips, creating a human intimacy that beckons viewers to ponder her thoughts.

The composition is elegantly simple yet deeply expressive; the head is slightly turned, eyes meeting from a side glance with a quiet, almost enigmatic emotion. The delicate texture of the hair and fabric contrasts against the more fluid brushwork of the background, adding dimension and depth. Painted in the late 19th century, this work reflects the transition from traditional portraiture to the artist's emerging exploration of emotion and symbolic color, demonstrating a pivotal moment in artistic innovation and personal expression.