In this compelling self-portrait, the artist captures herself seated in a wheelchair, holding a richly detailed painter's palette and brushes, evoking both vulnerability and creative determination. The setting is a modest, sparsely furnished room with muted yellowish walls and a blue horizontal stripe that contrasts calmly against the earthy wooden floor. The presence of an easel beside her holds a striking, larger-than-life portrait of Doctor Farill, whose stern gaze and neat attire introduce a somber, dignified counterpoint to the artist's own composed and introspective expression.

The artist’s technique is clean and precise, with clear lines defining forms and careful attention to textures—the smoothness of the portrait, the reflective metal of the wheelchair, and the folds of the fabric in her traditional attire. The color palette is restrained yet warm, balancing the cool blues and neutral tones with flesh tones and the black skirt's weight. Emotionally, the work vibrates with quiet resilience and complex narrative; it acknowledges pain and limitation but elevates dignity and craft above all. Created in 1951, this piece resonates deeply within its historical moment, reflecting personal suffering alongside a steadfast commitment to art, marking an essential testament to the artist’s enduring legacy.