The image is a portrait of an elderly woman sitting on a chair. She is wearing a white headscarf with a red ribbon tied around it, covering her head. The woman is sitting with her legs crossed and her hands resting on her lap. She has a serious expression on her face and is looking directly at the viewer. The background is a dark blue color, and the painting is done in a realistic style with loose brushstrokes. The frame of the painting has a gold border with a floral pattern.